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Leadership

Nicholas Mastroianni III

PRESIDENT & CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

With the company since inception, Mr. Nicholas A. Mastroianni III is the President overseeing all U.S. Immigration Fund companies. Mr. Mastroianni uses his knowledge gained from studying abroad obtaining his Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Management, Marketing and Finance to ensure that all aspects of the EB-5 Program are completed. After studying and traveling overseas, Mastroianni III applied his post-secondary education to a career in domestic sales, multi-regional construction/development and now the expansion of the United States EB-5 Program.

Mastroianni III manages a number of Regional Vice Presidents, who reside in the U.S., Asia and the company’s other foreign markets. Setting the longterm goals and overseeing the achievement of critical milestones for the U.S. Immigration Fund, he has helped build a corporate reputation for being a stellar resource of information on the EB-5 Program. He and his father, Nicholas Mastroianni II, work in partnership to facilitate new projects and opportunities in a global marketplace, which includes well-known developers, foreign investor pools and influential legislative officials. Mastroianni III maintains strong economic and business relationships around the world in order to create employment opportunities for workers in the United States.

Further, Mr. Mastroianni utilizes his memberships and relationships with Invest In the USA (IIUSA), Palm Beach County’s Business Development Board (BDB), the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and International Immigration Professionals to bring expertise to the Regional Centers and the EB-5 Investors.

Leveraging the strength of his companies, Mastroianni III has enthusiastically accepted the responsibility of contributing to his South Florida and New York community in several philanthropic ways. He sits on the board of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Palm Beach Chapter and serves as committee member for several philanthropic organizations. In 2015, Mastroianni III was named ‘Young Professional of the Year’ from South Florida’s NPB Chamber of Commerce.

With the company since inception, Mr. Nicholas A. Mastroianni III is the President overseeing all U.S. Immigration Fund companies. Mr. Mastroianni uses his knowledge gained from studying abroad obtaining his Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Management, Marketing and Finance to ensure that all aspects of the EB-5 Program are completed. After studying and traveling overseas, Mastroianni III applied his post-secondary education to a career in domestic sales, multi-regional construction/development and now the expansion of the United States EB-5 Program.

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Mastroianni III manages a number of Regional Vice Presidents, who reside in the U.S., Asia and the company’s other foreign markets. Setting the longterm goals and overseeing the achievement of critical milestones for the U.S. Immigration Fund, he has helped build a corporate reputation for being a stellar resource of information on the EB-5 Program. He and his father, Nicholas Mastroianni II, work in partnership to facilitate new projects and opportunities in a global marketplace, which includes well-known developers, foreign investor pools and influential legislative officials. Mastroianni III maintains strong economic and business relationships around the world in order to create employment opportunities for workers in the United States.

Further, Mr. Mastroianni utilizes his memberships and relationships with Invest In the USA (IIUSA), Palm Beach County’s Business Development Board (BDB), the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and International Immigration Professionals to bring expertise to the Regional Centers and the EB-5 Investors.

Leveraging the strength of his companies, Mastroianni III has enthusiastically accepted the responsibility of contributing to his South Florida and New York community in several philanthropic ways. He sits on the board of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Palm Beach Chapter and serves as committee member for several philanthropic organizations. In 2015, Mastroianni III was named ‘Young Professional of the Year’ from South Florida’s NPB Chamber of Commerce.

Mark Giresi

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Mr. Giresi joined U.S. Immigration Fund in 2012 and is the company’s Chief Operating Officer. As a lawyer and business executive, Mr. Giresi has held several executive leadership roles for Fortune 500 Companies worldwide including Burger King Corporation, Limited Brands, Inc. and NXT Nutritionals Holdings, Inc.

Within Burger King Corporation from 1985 to 2000, Mr. Giresi held numerous executive positions including Senior Vice President, Worldwide General Counsel and Senior Vice President of U.S. Franchise Operations Development. He was responsible for the operation of 7,000 restaurants.

From 2000 to 2008, he held several executive roles for Limited Brands, Inc., including Executive Vice President of Retail Operations responsible for the Store Operations, Real Estate, Store Design & Construction and Loss Prevention for the Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, EXPRESS, LIMITED, La Senza, White Barn Candle Company, and Henri Bendel branded specialty retail stores. Mr. Giresi also held the positions of Vice President of Store Operations, Senior Vice President and Chief Stores Officer, and Executive Vice President International, and served on the Company’s Executive Committee and Ethics Committee.

From 2010 to 2012, he was the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of NXT Nutritionals Holdings, Inc., which markets and sells healthy alternative food and beverages. Mr. Giresi is a proud graduate of Villanova University earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and receiving a Juris Doctor of Law from Seton Hall Law School.

Mr. Giresi joined U.S. Immigration Fund in 2012 and is the company’s Chief Operating Officer. As a lawyer and business executive, Mr. Giresi has held several executive leadership roles for Fortune 500 Companies worldwide including Burger King Corporation, Limited Brands, Inc. and NXT Nutritionals Holdings, Inc.

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Within Burger King Corporation from 1985 to 2000, Mr. Giresi held numerous executive positions including Senior Vice President, Worldwide General Counsel and Senior Vice President of U.S. Franchise Operations Development. He was responsible for the operation of 7,000 restaurants.

From 2000 to 2008, he held several executive roles for Limited Brands, Inc., including Executive Vice President of Retail Operations responsible for the Store Operations, Real Estate, Store Design & Construction and Loss Prevention for the Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, EXPRESS, LIMITED, La Senza, White Barn Candle Company, and Henri Bendel branded specialty retail stores. Mr. Giresi also held the positions of Vice President of Store Operations, Senior Vice President and Chief Stores Officer, and Executive Vice President International, and served on the Company’s Executive Committee and Ethics Committee.

From 2010 to 2012, he was the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of NXT Nutritionals Holdings, Inc., which markets and sells healthy alternative food and beverages. Mr. Giresi is a proud graduate of Villanova University earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and receiving a Juris Doctor of Law from Seton Hall Law School.

Jianlan Sheng

MANAGING DIRECTOR, GLOBAL MARKETS

Jianlan Sheng, as the Managing Director of U.S. Immigration Fund (USIF), has significantly contributed to the firm’s impressive achievements since her start in 2010. Her strategic leadership has been instrumental in securing $2.9 billion in EB-5 investment capital from investors worldwide.

In her critical role at USIF, Jianlan oversees the company’s international relations, skillfully cultivating and maintaining partnerships across the globe. Her adept handling of these relationships has been central to USIF’s international success, making her an indispensable part of the company’s global strategy. Her ability to identify and leverage market opportunities has elevated USIF’s global profile and expanded its client base. Her leadership ensures that the business development team not only achieves its goals but also excels in customer service, ensuring client satisfaction and loyalty.

With a Master of Law from the University of Wisconsin Madison Law School and a Bachelor of Law from Yantai University, Jianlan brings a strong legal foundation to her role, which is crucial for navigating the complexities of the EB-5 investment landscape. Fluent in Chinese and English, and conversational in French, her language skills are a valuable asset in her business operations across global markets.

Jianlan Sheng’s commitment to USIF’s mission, combined with her strategic approach to business development, positions the company at the forefront of the EB-5 industry. Her results-driven mindset and comprehensive international experience have cemented USIF’s status as a leading entity in this competitive sector.

Jianlan Sheng, as the Managing Director of U.S. Immigration Fund (USIF), has significantly contributed to the firm’s impressive achievements since her start in 2010. Her strategic leadership has been instrumental in securing $2.9 billion in EB-5 investment capital from investors worldwide.

In her critical role at USIF, Jianlan oversees the company’s international relations, skillfully cultivating and maintaining partnerships across the globe. Her adept handling of these relationships has been central to USIF’s international success, making her an indispensable part of the company’s global strategy. Her ability to identify and leverage market opportunities has elevated USIF’s global profile and expanded its client base. Her leadership ensures that the business development team not only achieves its goals but also excels in customer service, ensuring client satisfaction and loyalty.

With a Master of Law from the University of Wisconsin Madison Law School and a Bachelor of Law from Yantai University, Jianlan brings a strong legal foundation to her role, which is crucial for navigating the complexities of the EB-5 investment landscape. Fluent in Chinese and English, and conversational in French, her language skills are a valuable asset in her business operations across global markets.

Jianlan Sheng’s commitment to USIF’s mission, combined with her strategic approach to business development, positions the company at the forefront of the EB-5 industry. Her results-driven mindset and comprehensive international experience have cemented USIF’s status as a leading entity in this competitive sector.

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Finance

Brian D. Friedman, CPA

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

John Oliver

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE

Justin Sheinbaum

Vice President, Acquisitions & Finance

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Kit Chui

ACCOUNTANT

Gary Stephenson

ACCOUNTANT

Ashley Lehr

Accounting Assistant

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Christine “Tina” Terry

ACCOUNTANT

Legal

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Ashley Flucas

GENERAL COUNSEL

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Jason Metula

DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL

Patricia Harris

SENIOR PARALEGAL

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Dara Hays

PARALEGAL

Investor Relations

Sandy Albanese

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF INVESTOR RELATIONS

Michele Caithamer

CASE MANAGER, PARALEGAL

Carman Chen

Investor Relations & China Operations Coordinator

Marketing and Communications

Charles “Chip” Mills

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Lindy Aguirre

MARKETING MANAGER

Business Development & Operations

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Brett Ashcroft-Green

DIRECTOR OF ASIA PACIFIC OPERATIONS

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Tiffany Law

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – ASIA-PACIFIC

Akshat Gupta

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Jack Lin

Senior Market Research Analyst

Mark Samples

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

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Yvonne Zheng

ASSISTANT MANAGING DIRECTOR

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Effie Liu

GENERAL MANAGER – USIF – IRVINE OFFICE

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Victoria Gu

MANAGING DIRECTOR – ASSISTANT

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Sarah Cui

REPRESENTATIVE – CHINA

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Julia Qin

REPRESENTATIVE – CHINA

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Monika Mo

REPRESENTATIVE – CHINA

Office Administration

Lisa Orsatti

SENIOR EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR

Alfonso Atkinson

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