At Southern California Equity, our leadership team brings decades of experience in real estate investment management, investment strategy, and institutional fund compliance unlocking hidden reliable value. With a proven track record in both adaptive reuse and new construction of urban infill development, we specialize in transforming distressed properties into dynamic, high-performing assets that fuel the innovation economy.
Our deep industry expertise, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence drive our mission to create long-term value for investors, tenants, and communities. Backed by a history of managing real estate investments across a variety fund formations and independent investors, our team is dedicated to delivering superior risk-adjusted returns through disciplined investment strategies and hands-on asset management.
Meet the experts guiding Southern California Equity forward.
Chief Executive
Officer
Co-Founder
Mr. Laureano is a 30-year real estate veteran distinguished by his specialization in acquisition-driven institutional investment and proprietary repositioning systems. He and his teams have transformed over $7 billion in real estate, excelling at uncovering overlooked value by merging multi-disciplined expertise with a creative, systematic approach that accelerates the investment cycle for maximum capital return. His expertise, forged through decades deploying a diverse range of investment strategies and management, ensures seamless execution from acquisition through stabilized occupancy.
Chief Investment
Officer
Co-Founder
Mr. Winders is a 23-year real estate veteran uniquely positioned to drive returns by leading the acquisition, financing, and disposition of real estate assets. His expertise centers on structuring deals and generating fund growth, supported by methodical due diligence and advancement in property technology. He leads our Investment Team, overseeing proprietary fund modeling and integration with the Acquisition Targeting System (ATS). This includes critical functions for investor account reporting with the CFO, through the independent fund administrator. With a background in corporate finance, and a legal foundation from Ireland, his experience is critical within our fund compliance and governance practices.
Director
of
Investor Relations
Mr. Laureano is a seasoned real estate professional and veteran marketing executive who plays an essential role in strategically positioning the firm with investors and stakeholders. He leads the development and execution of comprehensive investor relations programs, leveraging a keen understanding of capital markets and investor experiences. His background, which includes founding a successful digital real estate marketing agency, provides the critical insights needed to effectively communicate the firm’s strategy and ensure a positive corporate image to the institutional investment community.
Chief Financial
Officer
Mr. Ghammachi is a dedicated financial executive with 20 years of diversified experience in fund financial operations, corporate finance, and complex system implementation. As Chief Financial Officer, he provides the robust financial infrastructure necessary to manage and scale the firm’s investment platform. Mr. Ghammachi has developed sophisticated structures and models for four prior institutional investment funds with combined capital exceeding $2 billion, directly leveraging this expertise to oversee SEC reporting, ensure disciplined mature fund operations, and maintain the strategic fiscal backbone required for high-growth real estate strategies.
Director of
Real Estate
Susana Morrisroe is a licensed real estate professional focused on sustainability and climate positive real estate, with over twenty years of institutional experience in development and construction management. Having managed over 12 million square feet of complex commercial and mixed-use properties, her leadership has completed investments from acquisition to leasing, achieving a 28% revenue increase. Her background ensures efficiency, exemplified by increasing portfolio efficiency by over 18% in prior VP roles, making her a key asset to lead SCE's development team.
Chief Operating
Officer
Guy Alexander is another 30-year real estate veteran who is the operational driving force, ensuring a systematic maturity, while directly overseeing three unique SCE fund governance teams, which seamlessly integrate with the CIO investment team and the CFO finance team. He excels at implementing custom, systematic controls for financial analysis, budgeting, and development management, translating decades of practical leadership into successful, institutional investment success. Having managed over $800 million across many complex investment transactions, Guy ensures execution excellence by translating his prior experience into rigorous fund compliance and governance.
Director of
Risk Management
Andrew is a real estate professional and the firm's in-house expert, operating within the Investment Team to facilitate the Acquisition Targeting System (ATS). Holding a degree in architecture, he leverages expert forensic research to lead the effective compliance team, focusing on mitigating risk and liability as a critical component of operational maturity, while driving expert acquisition management and increasing transaction velocity. His strong analysis and ability to forecast risk are instrumental in successfully managing skilled fund attorneys and general counsel, providing the foundation within the firm's Deep Repositioning system.
Executive
Director
Heather is a seasoned executive known for her business acumen, strategic problem-solving, and strong leadership in complex, multi-unit environments. Her career includes leadership roles at elite brands such as Aramark and Macy's, where she managed multi-unit operations across Michigan, California, and Hawaii. She leveraged strategic insights to foster high-performing teams, serving as an Executive Manager and financial mentor for ten retail locations. Her proven ability to lead people and manage performance makes her a valuable asset to the firm, running day to day operational efficiency, growth, and fund performance.
Acquisitions and Leasing
Associate
sydney.laureano@socal-equity.com
Sydney is the firm's Acquisitions and Leasing Associate, supporting deal sourcing, market research, and asset analysis with an emphasis on long-term value creation. Based in Dallas, she focuses specifically on the Austin and Nashville markets. Prior to joining the firm, Sydney established herself with four years direct experience working at a top Southern California brokerage specializing in industrial conversions and creative office spaces. She leverages this background in lease transactions, broker relations for off-market information, and in-depth market studies to drive meaningful growth within submarkets.
Fund Specialist and
Public Relations Associate
Jacob is a dynamic Public Relations and Fund Specialist, focusing in strategic communication and investor relations for the private real estate equity sector. Over his three-year tenure at the firm, Jacob has successfully worked his way up, demonstrating a sharp instinct for narrative and market positioning. Today, he crafts compelling media and fundraising strategies that elevate brand visibility, drive stakeholder engagement, and secure vital capital. His dual role is key in shaping the firm's public image and driving growth—ensuring the company’s reputation is solid, reliable, and reflects strategic foresight, building upon the strong foundation he established following his graduation from Baylor University.
Specialist Asset
Manager
Luke is a Specialist Asset Manager focused on transformative urban investments and value-add repositioning strategies. Working closely with the firm’s investment team, he supports acquisitions, underwriting, market research, and asset-level analysis across a range of real estate opportunities. Luke contributes to the evaluation and execution of high-impact investments with a particular focus on Austin and Los Angeles, combining institutional real estate fundamentals with entrepreneurial agility. His work spans sourcing, due diligence, financial analysis, and strategic positioning, helping drive disciplined investment decisions and long-term value creation. Currently completing his studies at Texas Christian University, Luke is continuing to build experience across acquisitions, capital markets, and asset management within the private investment landscape.
Associate Asset
Manager
nathan.villanueva@socal-equity.com
Nathan is an Associate Asset Manager supporting the firm’s investment and client relations initiatives across its real estate platform. He works closely with the investment team on market research, asset-level analysis, underwriting support, and portfolio operations while also helping strengthen investor and customer relationships through communication and strategic engagement. With a strong interest in institutional real estate and value-add investment strategies, Nathan combines analytical problem-solving with relationship-driven execution to support the firm’s long-term growth objectives. He is currently pursuing his degree at the University of Arizona as he continues building his experience in real estate investment and asset management.
Associate Asset
Manager
Justin is an Associate Asset Manager supporting investor outreach, deal sourcing, and strategic market expansion. He oversees expansion and implementation of the firm's CRM system to enhance investor pipeline engagement. Leveraging his prior real estate experience in tenant representation, Justin is responsible for sourcing and evaluating properties in Miami and Nashville, facilitating detailed acquisition data to streamline market analysis. His work bridges data-driven decision-making with operational execution as he moves into a full-time role following his graduation from the University of Utah.