Team
Peter Baytarian
Managing Member
Peter Baytarian is the Founding and Managing Partner of Forest Development LLC, an elaborate team of real estate development professionals with more than 30 years of experience in the United States and Europe. Additionally, Peter is the Founder and Managing Partner of two firms based in New York, NY focused on the renovation, ownership and management of high-end value-add properties including townhomes, condominiums, and commercial sites in Manhattan. Previously he was a developer and home builder in Cape Cod, MA completing more than 150 residences. Nautilus 220, a project currently underway by Forest Development at 220 Lake Shore Drive, will include 332 condominium residences in two towers, restaurants, retail, and offices adjacent to the Lake Park Marina. Peter was born in Beirut, Lebanon, attended high school at The American School in London and studied economics at Boston University. He resides with his wife and two daughters in South Florida. Peter serves as a member of the Executive Trustee Council for the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce
Mark Mollica
Chester Rodeheaver
Chester Rodeheaver
Senior Vice President
Mark Mollica, Senior Vice President, has more than 25 years of experience in real estate sales with branded developments. Mr. Mollica has launched teams, implemented marketing strategies, and lead the sales efforts for high rise condominium tower and luxury residential products in Aspen, Hilton Head, Ju
Senior Vice President
Mark Mollica, Senior Vice President, has more than 25 years of experience in real estate sales with branded developments. Mr. Mollica has launched teams, implemented marketing strategies, and lead the sales efforts for high rise condominium tower and luxury residential products in Aspen, Hilton Head, Jupiter, and the Dominical Republic. He earned a BA in English from the College of William & Mary, and a JD from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
Chester Rodeheaver
Chester Rodeheaver
Chester Rodeheaver
Vice President - Finance
Chester Rodeheaver, CFA serves as Vice President – Finance for Forest Development. Chester is an expert in real estate finance who has provided guidance and professional advice to investors and developers for 18 years. He began his career with Booz Allen Hamilton in Washington, DC befor
Vice President - Finance
Chester Rodeheaver, CFA serves as Vice President – Finance for Forest Development. Chester is an expert in real estate finance who has provided guidance and professional advice to investors and developers for 18 years. He began his career with Booz Allen Hamilton in Washington, DC before moving in Dubai, where he lived from 2003-2013, a period that coincided with Dubai’s real estate and construction boom and subsequent correction. Chester and his partners participated in many aspects of this transformation, including developing ground-up, mixed-use projects, acquiring a real estate brokerage, and advising on the purchase and development of hotels. During and after the financial crisis, they helped developers and real estate firms successfully restructure, stabilize, and prosper. His recent advisory work includes financial structuring and modeling for developers, home builders, and master developers. Chester has an MBA (with honors) from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, an MPA from Harvard, and a BA in economics from the University of Virginia.
Nicol Kaiser
Chester Rodeheaver
Nicol Kaiser
Operations Manager
Nicol Kaiser, Operations Manager, has more than 20 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate development. Ms. Kaiser has held roles in marketing, sales, operations, accounting, project and property management for companies in Florida and New York. She graduated from The Sta
Operations Manager
Nicol Kaiser, Operations Manager, has more than 20 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate development. Ms. Kaiser has held roles in marketing, sales, operations, accounting, project and property management for companies in Florida and New York. She graduated from The State University of New York at Albany Cum Laude with a BA in English and a minor in business and has traveled extensively throughout the world.