
OUR TEAM
At Winmar Advisory, our strength lies in our diverse team - a blend of industry veterans boasting institutional expertise across entrepreneurship, construction, brokerage, development, and direct retail. This fusion empowers us to achieve unparalleled results in real estate by leveraging our collective knowledge.
Cultivating robust local and national relationships over years allows us to unlock exclusive opportunities, providing clients access to diverse resources and partnerships. Committed to excellence, our team's shared passion for innovation and dedication exceeds expectations, paving the way for groundbreaking developments and setting new industry standards.
Meet the brilliant minds at Winmar Advisory dedicated to realizing your real estate aspirations.

Managing Principal
Lance LJ Marine
Lance LJ Marine leads Winmar Advisory’s Development, Advisory, and Investments initiatives with over 20 years of experience and a $2 billion track record, providing property owners and hospitality partners with comprehensive strategies for portfolio optimization, growth, and large-scale projects on a national and DC Metro level. Overseeing projects from concept to completion, he aligns each phase with clients' goals to ensure successful outcomes. Previously, as Senior Vice President at CBRE, Inc., Lance was a top producer and a leader in diversity and inclusion. His industry expertise and strategic insight continue to set a high standard in development and advisory.

Principal
Edwin Villegas
Edwin is the founder of Winmar Construction, a distinguished Commercial General Contractor specializing in interior and new construction across Multi-Family, Hospitality, Retail, and Office sectors. With over 25 years of expertise, he leads Investment Services at Winmar Advisory, boasting a track record in national and international investment ventures alongside field proficiency.

Vice President of Advisory
Nicholas Hunter
Nick Hunter is Vice President of Advisory at WINMAR Advisory, bringing more than 20 years of commercial real estate experience advising owners, investors, developers, nonprofit organizations, and public-sector clients. He provides strategic guidance throughout the real estate lifecycle, helping clients navigate complex decisions with a focus on long-term value, execution, and results. Nick's experience and relationship-driven approach further strengthen WINMAR's integrated advisory platform across the Mid-Atlantic.

Vice President of Advisory
Michael Sponseller
Michael Sponseller serves as Vice President of Advisory at WINMAR Advisory, bringing extensive experience in commercial real estate advisory, development, and investment throughout the Mid-Atlantic. He advises owners, developers, investors, and institutions on acquisitions, dispositions, entitlements, land strategy, and complex development opportunities. Drawing on decades of experience across mixed-use, residential, industrial, retail, and senior housing projects, Michael helps clients navigate every stage of the real estate lifecycle with a strategic, execution-focused approach.

Senior Corporate Advisor
Dimitri Apostolopoulos
Dimitri Apostolopoulos leads our asset optimization program with over 34 years of experience and more than 1,100 properties sold. His vast experience spans the management of complex domestic and international transactions exceeding $100 million. Catering to high-net-worth investors, Dimitri offers strategic guidance on portfolio optimization, market trends, and regulatory challenges. His leadership ensures that partners receive invaluable insights and seamless management of high-value assets, positioning him as a trusted advisor local and national markets.

Senior Corporate Advisor
David Friedman
Leading Winmar Advisory’s Healthcare Advisory division with distinction is David, who brings 20 years of comprehensive experience in commercial leasing and asset management to the table. His expertise spans oversight and leasing for diverse portfolios valued at over $8 billion, catering to both private and institutional owners. Complementing his real estate acumen is a decade-long tenure in clinical healthcare, specializing in interventional radiology, spinal care, and orthopedics. David's multifaceted background positions her as a strategic leader, offering invaluable direction and transaction management services to healthcare clients throughout the Washington DC metro area.

Food and Beverage Advisor
Ashwani Ahluwalia
Leading our Food and Beverage division with unparalleled expertise is Ashwani, boasting a monumental background as a Chef, Owner, and Operator of renowned establishments internationally. With over three decades of experience, he has spearheaded operations for restaurants and hotels, orchestrating revenue growth and delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Ashwani's strategic vision and culinary finesse make him an invaluable asset as he guides our F&B venture.

Development Advisor
Felipe Serpa
Felipe Serpa is a real estate developer with deep expertise in urban development, overseeing projects from acquisition through entitlement, permitting, and construction. At Winmar Advisory, he leads development execution, deal sourcing, and capitalization strategy, drawing on over 15 years of experience delivering complex multifamily, mixed-use, and master-planned developments in dense urban markets like New York City and Washington, D.C.
Prior to joining Winmar, Felipe managed full-cycle development across ground-up, adaptive reuse, preservation, and land entitlement projects. His portfolio spans both affordable and market-rate housing, including LIHTC and tax-exempt bond financing, as well as mixed-capital stack structures. He is focused on creating value across diverse real estate development executions that generate long-term impact and returns.

Marketing Executive
Victoria Spivak
Victoria, a Marketing Executive at Winmar Advisory, leads the company's branding, public relations, and marketing efforts. Her role involves developing and improving the Winmar brand, enhancing communication between the company and its clients, and providing retailers and property owners with innovative marketing materials and market expertise.




