
OUR TEAM

Richard Herman
Principal
Mr. Herman has over 40 years of experience in property management and real estate brokerage. Richard holds licenses in Ohio as both an attorney and a real estate broker. He has actively managed more than 3 million square feet of retail space and has facilitated new deals and renewals for landlords with nationally recognized retailers like Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Kohl's, PetSmart, Hobby Lobby, Advance Auto, and Sam's Club, among others. Mr. Herman is a principal at Capitol Commercial Property Management LLC and Capitol Real Estate Advisors Inc. and is an active member of ICSC.

John Mokas
Sr. Property Manager
Mr. Mokas is a seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience in the real estate industry. He graduated from The Ohio State University and earned an MBA from Ohio University, reinforcing the Buckeye State as his home base. Throughout his real estate career, he has leased and managed regional retail shopping centers, neighborhood centers, and small multi-tenant strip centers. Moreover, he has overseen, owned, and managed over 1,000 apartment units. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President at the Casto Organization, where he oversaw over 27 million square feet of retail strip centers and more than 7,000 apartment units.

Eric Polacek
VP of Operations
With over 40 years of experience, Eric is a seasoned facilities property management professional. An Ohio native (having lived in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati), Eric has spent the last 20+ years executing property management strategies throughout the southeast as well as Puerto Rico. He has held the title of VP of operations with multiple companies, having earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The Ohio State University, specializing in finance and accounting. He received EMI certification from the University of Maryland Executive Management Institute. He has received numerous accolades and rewards for service excellence throughout his career.

Robert "John" Beggs
General Counsel
John has over 40 years of real estate investment experience. He's been active in all aspects of both commercial and residential real estate, as well as management of commercial and residential property. John is both a lawyer and a certified public accountant. He brings a meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of every real estate transaction or investment. A graduate of Duke University Law school, John is a proud member of the CAPCOM team.

Marc Gutter
Chief Financial Consultant
With over 35 years of experience in real estate accounting, Marc has been actively engaged in the financial management of both commercial and residential properties. He is a certified public accountant who demonstrates meticulous attention to detail concerning all financial elements associated with each property or investment. As a graduate of The Ohio State University, Marc takes great pride in being a member of the CAPCOM team.

Jeremy Botkin
Property Manager
Before joining the CAPCOM team, Jeremy worked at a retail real estate investment firm for 10 years, working with sellers of multitenant retail assets to stabilize their operating costs (Nets) in preparation for bringing the property to market for sale. On the flip side, he has helped numerous buyers of multitenant retail assets stabilize their operating costs (Nets) of newly acquired assets. His dedication to details is only outmatched by his thoroughness. When he is not focused on his property management responsibilities, Jeremy is a lifelong Cleveland sports fan, including the Cleveland Guardians and the Cleveland Browns.

Jerome "Jerry" Herman
Sr. Property Management Consultant
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Alex Sekulovski
Property Manager
After attending The University of Akron and The Ohio State University, Alex Sekulovski became a property manager and licensed real estate agent in Ohio and a proud member of the CAPCOM Team. As a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio, Alex is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service to his clients and takes pride in his strong work ethic, attention to detail, and positive attitude. Outside of work, Alex enjoys golfing, camping, and is an avid car enthusiast.