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CAREY TAJFEL

President

CAREY TAJFEL

President

Carey joined the company in 1991 after graduating from Yeshiva University. With the support of the corporate executive team, Carey oversees all company operations and management, and spearheads construction, renovations, and the development of new projects.

DEENA MANN

Operations Director

DEENA MANN

Operations Director

Deena has a degree in Food Service Management, and joined the company in 2002 as Assistant Manager of the Accounting Department. She has over 30 years of experience in Human Resources, Financial Management and Information Technology. Deena now oversees the Operations team in matters related to TFE Properties' business procedures, financing, new acquisitions and property management.

CARRIE JONES

Operations Manager

CARRIE JONES

Operations Manager

Carrie has been with the company since 2005. She started in the Accounting Department, bringing more than 15 years’ experience in office management and bookkeeping. A few years later she joined the Operations team where her diverse responsibilities now include project management for our development and construction projects as well as property management and lease administration for our commercial and office properties.

FRANCINE E. TAJFEL

General Counsel

FRANCINE E. TAJFEL

General Counsel

Francine graduated from Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences, in 1991 and earned her J.D. from Columbia Law School in 1994. Her practice focuses on commercial leasing and the acquisition, sale and development of commercial real estate. She has lectured on commercial leasing, redevelopment and condominium law for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE), has served as an adjunct professor at Rutgers University, and has previously been selected for inclusion in New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars Edition. She joined the company in 2012.

SCOTT TAJFEL

Regional Property Manager

SCOTT TAJFEL

Regional Property Manager

Scott earned his Bachelor of Arts from Binghamton University, building a strong foundation in business and real estate. Through hands-on internships, he gained experience in property operations, tenant relations, and asset management. Since joining the company full-time in 2019, Scott has played a key role in managing multi-family and self-storage holdings, optimizing occupancy, and enhancing tenant satisfaction. He also collaborates with the Corporate team on new developments, contributing to site planning, budgeting, and strategy. With a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach, Scott is committed to maintaining high standards and driving portfolio success.

RACHEL ZAGHA

Operations Project Manager

RACHEL ZAGHA

Operations Project Manager

Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Rutgers University, College of Arts and Sciences. She has developed her knowledge of real estate management through several internships with law firms and joined the company full-time in 2019. Rachel handles day-to-day operations of our commercial properties as well as property management and lease administration for our commercial and office properties.

WILL CAPELL

Director of Finance & Operations

WILL CAPELL

Director of Finance & Operations

Will holds a B.S.B.A. in Accounting and is a member of The Institute of Internal Auditors. Will joined TFE Properties in 2012 with over 10 years of non-profit housing experience in both the public and private sectors, including serving on The Lawrence Township Board of Affordable Housing. Will assists our corporate team in various roles with a focus on financial analysis, strategic initiatives and regulatory compliance.

VERONICA HENRY

Accounting Department
Assistant Manager

VERONICA HENRY

Accounting Department
Assistant Manager

Veronica graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Ramapo College of New Jersey, an AACSB accredited business school. After gaining experience as a supervisor in various fields, she joined the company in 2013. Veronica started in Accounts Payable and her role has grown to include a range of responsibilities such as training and tenant properties supervision. She now helps oversee all functions of our Accounting Department.

AMANDA CALABRESE

Operations Administrator

AMANDA CALABRESE

Operations Administrator

Amanda started with the company in 2015 as Sales Coordinator, and was offered the opportunity to join our corporate team as Operations Administrator in 2019. She holds a B.A. from Muhlenberg College. Amanda is a primary point person between our corporate staff and our commercial tenants, helps manage contracts and licenses, and supports our operations team with acquisitions, construction, ordering, and budget management.

MICHELE SANBEG

Administrative Assistant

MICHELE SANBEG

Administrative Assistant

Michele joined TFE Properties in 2023 and brought with her over 15 years of experience in property management, including experience with several of the largest real estate companies in New Jersey. Michele is a first point of contact for our commercial tenants and coordinates maintenance tasks, annual inspections and general property management oversight.

SAL DIDONATO

Property Maintenance Manager

SAL DIDONATO

Property Maintenance Manager

Sal joined TFE Properties in 2024 and brings with him over 17 years of hands-on experience in the construction and maintenance industry, including a prominent Philadelphia leasing company. In his role as Corporate Maintenance Manager, Sal is committed to ensuring the smooth operation of TFE’s commercial properties, managing vendors, executing repairs, and implementing efficient systems.

JENNY HALAT

Marketing Director

JENNY HALAT

Marketing Director

Jenny graduated from Rider University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and started her career developing the branding and marketing strategy for a start-up sports association. She joined the company 2012 as Marketing Coordinator and continued to grow and expand her knowledge over the years before being promoted to Marketing Director in 2023. The marketing team designs and executes sales and promotional collateral, purchases advertising and measures ROI, and develops and optimizes the online presence of the products within the TFE Properties portfolio.

PHILLIP LAMARRE

Director of Information Technology

PHILLIP LAMARRE

Director of Information Technology

Phillip joined TFE Properties in 2022. He has studied software engineering and software development, and has over 8 years of experience with systems engineering and systems administration. Phillip has worked in a multitude of industries from public sector libraries, advertising, pharmaceuticals, and property management. In his current role, he oversees all technology operations for the company, including streamlining, troubleshooting, and optimization of hardware, communication technologies, and Internet connectivity.

ELIANA TAJFEL

Executive Associate

ELIANA TAJFEL

Executive Associate

Eliana holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Rhetoric from SUNY Binghamton and a Master’s in Social Work from Wurzweiler School of Social Work. She has gained valuable real estate experience through several internships in the real estate and hotel industries and joined the company full-time in 2024. Eliana supports various aspects of our operations, including lease administration for our commercial and office properties, as well as human resources operations and coordination.

Meet the Team

CAREY TAJFEL

President

CAREY TAJFEL

President

DEENA MANN

Operations Director

DEENA MANN

Operations Director

CARRIE JONES

Operations Manager

CARRIE JONES

Operations Manager

FRANCINE E. TAJFEL

General Counsel

FRANCINE E. TAJFEL

General Counsel

SCOTT TAJFEL

Regional Property Manager

SCOTT TAJFEL

Regional Property Manager

RACHEL ZAGHA

Operations Project Manager

RACHEL ZAGHA

Operations Project Manager

WILL CAPELL

Director of Finance & Operations

WILL CAPELL

Director of Finance & Operations

VERONICA HENRY

Accounting Department Assistant Manager

VERONICA HENRY

Accounting Department Assistant Manager

AMANDA CALABRESE

Operations Administrator

AMANDA CALABRESE

Operations Administrator

MICHELE SANBEG

Administrative Assistant

MICHELE SANBEG

Administrative Assistant

SAL DIDONATO

Property Maintenance Manager

SAL DIDONATO

Property Maintenance Manager

JENNY HALAT

Marketing Director

JENNY HALAT

Marketing Director

PHILLIP LAMARRE

Director of Information Technology

PHILLIP LAMARRE

Director of Information Technology

ELIANA TAJFEL

Executive Associate

ELIANA TAJFEL

Executive Associate

Accounting Department
Assistant Manager

Accounting Department
Assistant Manager