OUR TEAM

Joseph DaGrosa Jr. is the Founder and Chairman of DaGrosa Capital Partners LLC. Mr. DaGrosa has over 30 years of experience in successfully identifying and capitalizing on investment opportunities to deliver long-term value across a wide spectrum of industries including sports & entertainment, retail, food & beverage, insurance, real estate, hospitality, healthcare, and aviation. To date, Mr. DaGrosa has led investments of approximately $2 billion in capitalized transactions.

Mr. DaGrosa also serves as Chairman of a number of DCP’s portfolio companies, including Kapital Football Group LLC, a soccer platform holding company that invests in controlling and influential minority stakes in top soccer clubs and academies globally, as well as Soccerex Ltd, the world’s largest organizer of soccer business conferences. Mr. DaGrosa also served as Chairman of GACP Sports LLC, which acquired F.C. Girondins de Bordeaux, a first division French soccer team.

In 2019, Mr. DaGrosa co-founded Quinn Residences, a real estate trust focused on the acquisition and development of single-family home rentals in prime rental-growth cities in the U.S. Quinn Residences is one of the fastest growing companies in the single-family home rental market.

Previously, Mr. DaGrosa was Co-Founder and Senior Partner at 1848 Capital Partners LLC (“1848”), where he was responsible for all aspects of the firm’s private equity investments. In 2003, Mr. DaGrosa and his partners formed Heartland Food Corp. (“Heartland”), an acquisition vehicle that acquired 248 Burger King franchises out of bankruptcy, and successfully led the turnaround and sale of Heartland to GSO Capital (now part of Blackstone). In 2008, Mr. DaGrosa co-led the acquisition of Jet Support Services Inc. (“JSSI”), the largest independent provider of warranties for maintenance on private jets in the world. Mr. DaGrosa served as Vice-Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer of JSSI until the sale of the company in 2020 to GTCR.

Prior to 1848, Mr. DaGrosa was a Partner at Maplewood Partners LP, a Miami-based private equity firm, where he served as Chief Administrative Partner and Co-Head of Transactions. Mr. DaGrosa began his career in 1986 at Paine Webber, Inc. in the firm’s Capital Markets Division.

Mr. DaGrosa serves on the board of directors for Hoy Health LLC, Soccerex Ltd, Brazil Tower Company LP, and Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc. Previously, Mr. DaGrosa served on the board for Eastern Airlines Group Inc. and SMobile Systems, Inc. He also serves on the board of Camillus House, a non-profit organization focused on meeting the needs of Miami’s homeless citizens.
Mr. DaGrosa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Accounting and Statistics from Syracuse University.

Craig Studnicky is the co-founder and CEO of ISG WORLD and RelatedISG Realty, fully-integrated luxury real estate sales and marketing firms representing properties throughout South Florida and emerging markets. Under Studnicky’s leadership, ISG maintains a world-renowned and top-producing marketing and sales force. Between ISG and RelatedISG, he manages over 400 licensed agents, selling to clients throughout the United States, Latin America and Europe.  His relationships with developers and clients, coupled with his keen ability to communicate with training and sales staff, has enabled ISG to market and sell more than $12 billion in luxury properties for leading developers and represent more than 110 developments over the last 30 years.

Craig is also the creator of The Miami Report, which was founded in 2009, a data and research program that provides industry leaders and consumers an insight into South Florida real estate, that has become the go-to source for real estate data and trends.

Mayor Suarez serves on ISG’s Board of advisors.

Prior to being elected with 86 percent support from Miami residents, Mayor Suarez served as Miami Commissioner for District 4 during eight years.

Mayor Suarez had many legislative accomplishments as Commissioner, including implementing ShotSpotter technology in the City, a state-of-the-art gunshot detection system, setting up a transportation trust fund, which allocates funds for current and future transit projects, and passing the Reverse Redline legislation, authorizing lawsuits against several major banks for discriminatory mortgage lending practices. As a result, the City’s lawsuit reached the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled that cities have standing to sue banks under the Fair Housing Act for such discriminatory practices.

Michael Ambrosio is the President of International Sales Group (ISG). As president, Michael oversees ISG’s day-to-day operations and multiple residential developments represented by the firm, while also adding to ISG’s current client portfolio. Prior to his position as President, Michael was the Chief Financial Officer for ISG.

Michael entered the residential development business in the early 70’s at Citibank where he worked on the assets of Real Estate Development Company, a publicly traded organization in the American Stock Exchange with 23 communities throughout the country. After successfully reorganizing that company, Michael moved to Florida and continued to build his portfolio in the development business, when he eventually rose to President of Westfield financial corporation.

From Westfield, Michael became a partner at Landa Properties where he developed an array of apartment/condominium projects, single-family homes, and a quarter of a million square feet of retail and office space throughout South Florida. International Sales Group’s corporate offices in Aventura are just one of the results of his development experience.

Christian Fernandez is Chief Sales Officer and Partner for ISG World. He is responsible for generating new business, managing the sales force domestically and internationally, as well as exploring and evaluating new opportunities. Christian plays an integral role in the firm’s continued growth by supporting the expansion of the company’s international ventures in Costa Rica. Prior to ISG, Christian worked as the CEO of Aquaterra, a real estate company, for over 10 years and has over 25 plus years of experience in the real estate industry.

Marketing executive with 15 years of experience in conceptualizing and implementing successful marketing initiatives which support the company´s goals and growth.

As a results-driven, determined, and action-oriented executive who possesses a winning blend of team leadership, market anticipation, and commercial acumen, Melissa strives to generate great results and ROI.

Skilled at anticipating problems, facilitating relationships and developing fully integrated marketing, communication, and public relations initiatives.

A collaborative team member who excels in envisioning and implementing effective marketing solutions- Driving revenue through local sales and marketing channels.

Melissa has excellent analytical, time management and problem-solving abilities, along with a proven track record of success in achieving revenue goals, target conversion rates, and marketing ROI.

Athena Rossano began her career with International Sales Group in 2004 as a Project Administrator for Ocean Marine Yacht Club and La Perla. During her early years with ISG, she was mentored by Craig Studnicky and learned everything about the Real Estate Market including Sales, Administration, Pricing and Market Research. In 2008 she received her MBA in International Business with a minor in Marketing and in 2009, she was promoted to Director of Market Research and helped published the first Miami Report.
In 2015, South Florida Business Journal named Athena as one of the Top Real Estate Experts in South Florida. To-date, Athena is approached by many Developers and Banking Institution requesting customized market research for their monthly and yearly reports.