The Team Shaping The Future of Real Estate

Dhvanit Patel is the Chief Executive Officer of Onicx, a vertically integrated real estate investment, development, and construction company specializing in healthcare, multifamily, industrial, and mixed-use commercial real estate. Since founding the company in 2004, Dhvanit has led its growth from a construction firm into a full-service platform spanning development, investment, construction, leasing, and property management.
With more than 20 years of experience in commercial real estate development and construction, Dhvanit is responsible for shaping the company’s long-term vision, identifying investment opportunities, cultivating strategic partnerships, and driving operational excellence across every facet of the business. His leadership has established Onicx as a trusted partner known for delivering innovative, high-quality projects while creating lasting value for investors, clients, healthcare providers, and the communities it serves.
Under Dhvanit’s leadership, Onicx Construction has become a respected general contractor throughout Florida, delivering complex healthcare, commercial, industrial, hospitality, and luxury residential projects with a commitment to precision, collaboration, and excellence. Together with Onicx Real Estate, the organization offers clients a seamless approach that spans acquisition, development, construction, asset management, and long-term ownership.
Dhvanit earned a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from the University of Florida’s M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management. He currently serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board for the University of Florida’s College of Design, Construction and Planning and is an active member of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), Florida Chapter.

Jon Sajeski is the President of Onicx Real Estate, where he leads the firm’s overall vision and growth. He is responsible for guiding strategy and execution across development, acquisitions, asset management, and property management.

With over 20 years of experience in healthcare real estate, Jon has been involved in more than $3 billion of transactions and has managed a portfolio exceeding $2.3 billion in assets. Prior to joining Onicx, he served as Chief Investment Officer and a member of the Management Committee at Sila Realty Trust, Inc., where he managed the company’s healthcare platform and expanded its national footprint. He also held senior leadership roles at Carter Validus Advisors and its affiliates, including Chief Investment Officer, Chief Acquisition Officer, and Senior Vice President of Healthcare Investment Management.

Jon began his career at Rendina Healthcare Real Estate in 2004, where he spent 12 years advancing through leadership positions in acquisitions, leasing, business development, and property management. His background provides a comprehensive foundation in building and managing healthcare-focused real estate platforms.

Jon earned a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Finance from Florida State University.

Jacquelyn McIntosh is a 30-year banking veteran and capital markets executive. She oversees Onicx’s Healthcare Real Estate Fund, serving as the primary executive for financial management, budgeting, reporting, and operational execution. Jackie previously built and managed one of Tampa Bay’s largest commercial banking portfolios, reaching $1B in assets under management, and held executive leadership roles at Cogent Bank, Valley National Bank, and Mercantile Bank. She is recognized for disciplined financial oversight, operational excellence, and a relationship-driven approach to investors.

Throughout her career, Jacquelyn has cultivated strong relationships with investors, lenders, and strategic partners, helping to drive growth and deliver value through thoughtful capital structuring and disciplined financial oversight. She has overseen the deployment and management of capital across all asset classes, with responsibility for portfolios of up to $1 billion.

Jacquelyn holds Accounting and Finance degrees and graduated from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. She has been an active member of leading industry organizations throughout the years including CREW, NAIOP, ICSC, and ACG.

Connor T. Lewis is Executive Vice President of Development at Onicx Real Estate, where he leads the healthcare development team in building medical properties nationwide.

Previously, he was National Vice President of Healthcare Development at Ryan Companies US, Inc., where over the past decade he became a leading developer of surgery centers and healthcare properties across 18 states. He played a central role in the Ryan Healthcare Fund, overseeing $50M in developments. The fund raised $46M in equity and sold with an asset value of $125M. Before his time at Ryan Companies, Connor held leadership roles at the Mayo Clinic, Health Enterprises, and Pacific Ridge Medical.

He earned a Bachelor of Communication with a Business Management minor from the University of Iowa.

Outside of real estate, Connor founded the Society of Golf Historians and hosts the TalkinGolf History podcast, reflecting his passion for preserving golf’s legacy. He proudly served for over a decade on the American Heart Association board for the Tampa Bay Region.

Ilya Hvostikov serves as Vice President of Acquisitions at Onicx Real Estate. In this role, Ilya leads ORE’s investment platform by overseeing the structuring, underwriting, diligence, and execution of all healthcare real estate acquisitions. With over 12 years experience in real estate finance, Ilya has successfully overseen or been involved with approximately $2 billion of real estate acquisitions, dispositions and developments.

Prior to joining Onicx, Ilya was a Vice President of Investments for Anchor Health Properties where he oversaw the entire investment life cycle of healthcare real estate investments throughout the United States. Prior to Anchor, Ilya served as an Analyst at Gramercy Property Trust and worked at PNC Bank where he had exposure to various areas within the asset management and corporate banking divisions.

Ilya earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and International Business from the Fox School of Business at Temple University.

As the Vice President of Property Management, Angela oversees the financial and operational aspects of Onicx owned properties, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies. Her responsibilities include reviewing financial reports, vacancy reports, and lease agreements, as well as negotiating contracts to protect the company’s interests. This role involves developing and implementing innovative practices, maintaining client relations, and coordinating property operations and maintenance. Additionally, Angela is responsible for risk management, responding to emergencies, and resolving escalated tenant complaints.

Prior to joining Onicx, Angela held various Property Management positions at several top firms where she was responsible for ensuring efficient operations and maintenance in the oversight of large commercial properties.

In addition to her extensive property management experience, she also worked in roles that required office management, handling accounts payable and receivable, fostering positive relationships with tenants and vendors, execution of office administration, personnel management, and bookkeeping procedures, including payroll and accounts management.

Angela furthered her qualifications by obtaining her Real Estate License, a Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation.  Additionally, she remains an active member in the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA).

Gabe Lamontagne serves as the Asset Manager for Onicx Real Estate, overseeing a diverse portfolio of commercial healthcare and other properties in Florida and the U.S. He’s responsible for optimizing asset performance, maintaining high operational standards, and maximizing returns.

Gabe develops annual strategic asset management plans and budgets, closely monitoring their execution and providing regular reports to the COO. He collaborates with property managers to implement leasing strategies and oversee capital programs, ensuring alignment with market trends and organizational goals.

With a focus on transparency, Gabe prepares monthly operating reports for executive management and manages investor communications through the company’s portal. He also plays a key role in acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing, evaluating opportunities and facilitating transactions.

Prior to joining Onicx, Gabe worked as an Analyst for Citigroup within the Equity & Fixed income Prime Brokerage division. Gabe was responsible for managing the day-to-day interactions for a handful of the firm’s hedge fund clients, facilitating smooth trade execution, and overseeing various operational aspects of the prime brokerage relationship.

Gabe holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Florida Gulf Coast University.

Jose A. Borrego serves as Development Manager for Onicx Real Estate. Jose brings more than 30 years of experience in design, construction, and development management across commercial, retail, housing, and public-sector projects. Throughout his career, Jose has contributed to the development of over 12 million square feet of shopping centers, retail, and public buildings, more than 200 retail and restaurant locations, and over 1,000 HUD housing units.

Jose has held senior leadership roles with respected organizations including Regency Centers, Volunteers of America of Florida, Sun Construction Group, and The Sembler Company. His work spans every phase of the project lifecycle, from entitlement and pre-development planning through construction delivery and transition to property management. He is highly experienced in coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies, managing complex project budgets and proformas, and leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers, architects, contractors, and consultants.

Most recently, Jose served as Owner and Principal of B&W Design Group, where he acted as a developer’s representative and provided design consulting and construction management services for a wide range of development and redevelopment projects.

Jose’s portfolio includes major retail and mixed-use destinations such as Clearwater Mall, Oakleaf Town Center, Pointe Orlando, and Aventura Mall, along with extensive experience in HUD, VA, and affordable housing programs supporting veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

Juan Fuentes serves as the Facilities Director at Onicx Real Estate. With a steadfast commitment to inspiring teams, creating safe and efficient environments, and driving operational excellence, Juan brings over 15 years of unparalleled expertise in facilities management, operations, and construction oversight. His extensive knowledge encompasses compliance, energy management, and vendor relations.

Before joining Onicx, Juan held several prominent facility management roles within the commercial real estate sectors of healthcare, biopharma, and higher education, showcasing his versatile leadership capabilities.

Additionally, Juan is a certified Facility Management Professional (FMP) and is a proud veteran of the United States Navy.

Regina is the Development Accounting Manager for Onicx Real Estate. In this capacity, she oversees accounting and financial operations for 13 commercial construction entities. Her duties include preparing financial reports, general ledger reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable management, and bank reconciliations. Regina also plays a key role in maintaining investor relations by distributing monthly reporting and collaborating with CPAs to prepare for year-end financial processes.

Prior to Onicx, Regina was a Senior Staff Accountant for CSC Properties, where she managed new job setups, managed monthly loan draws, and reconciled monthly construction loan statements for 25 development projects.

Regina served as Assistant Controller for Hunt Real Estate Services. In this role, she managed a wide range of financial tasks, including reconciling bank statements for over 50 development companies, processing monthly construction draws, and overseeing accounts payable/receivable processes. Her responsibilities also included preparing and filing monthly sales tax, maintaining spreadsheets for Notice to Owner (NTO), and supporting legal matters related to land and sale closings.

Regina’s proficiency extends to various financial software, including Timberline, Sage 100, and QuickBooks Pro & Online. Additionally, Regina is a Florida Notary.

Lindsay serves as the Property Accountant for Onicx Real Estate and brings more than 10 years of experience in the commercial property management industry, with a strong focus on healthcare real estate. Prior to joining Onicx Real Estate, she worked with one of the largest healthcare-focused commercial property management firms in the country, where she supported a diverse portfolio of medical office and healthcare assets.

In her role, Lindsay is responsible for the preparation and oversight of monthly and annual financial statements, property-level reporting, and variance analysis. She also plays a key role in onboarding newly acquired properties, ensuring a seamless transition of financial operations, and implementing consistent accounting procedures across the portfolio. Her experience in process improvement and systems coordination helps drive efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in financial reporting.

Lindsay holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business from West Chester University and is known for her detail-oriented approach, collaborative mindset, and commitment to supporting the operational and financial performance of ORE’s properties.

Evan Johnson serves as Senior Investment Analyst at Onicx Real Estate. In this role, Evan supports the firm’s acquisitions efforts, specializing in underwriting and supporting due diligence for healthcare real estate opportunities. He also plays an active role in the underwriting of development opportunities, contributes to Onicx’s asset management reporting initiatives, and is responsible for preparing investment offering materials for capital markets ventures.

Previously, Evan served as an Analyst on the Transactions team at SITE Centers, a publicly traded retail REIT, where he provided support on acquisitions, dispositions, and joint venture funds management.

Evan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Real Estate from the Villanova School of Business at Villanova University.

Stephany brings over seven years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior-level executives across various industries. Her ability to anticipate needs, manage complex schedules, and ensure smooth operations helps support the Onicx team and its day-to-day operations. Her experience also includes overseeing construction projects, coordinating diverse teams, and managing detailed administrative responsibilities.

Fluent in Spanish and skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, and Figma, Stephany brings a versatile skill set and a detail-oriented approach that supports efficiency and collaboration across the organization.

As a Financial Analyst at Onicx Real Estate, Ethan supports the firm’s acquisitions, development, and asset management initiatives, specializing in feasibility analysis, financial underwriting, and transaction due diligence. He also plays an active role in underwriting new healthcare developments, evaluating capital structure, and preparing investment materials for capital markets partners and stakeholders.

Previously, Ethan served as an intern on Franklin Street’s Capital Advisory team, assisting in the origination of debt and equity for commercial real estate investments, and later joined Colliers, where he supported the student housing investment sales team through market research, financial modeling, and offering memorandum preparation.

Ethan holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a concentration in Real Estate from the University of South Florida, where he also previously served as President of the Real Estate Society.

Jazib Ather is a Financial Analyst for Onicx Real Estate. His responsibilities include preparing Asset Management Reports, Monthly Rental Reports, and Quarterly Reports (for both investors and REITs), performing underwriting for development projects, conducting Lease abstractions, financial analysis, and producing Feasibility Reports. Additionally, Jazib conducts comprehensive Market Research and tackles various ad-hoc projects.

Prior to joining Onicx, Jazib worked as an Analyst for Flyhomes and JLL, where he played a key role in real estate advisory, valuations, market research, project management and due diligence for commercial and residential properties. Jazib’s insights have helped management, investors, and clients in making informed decisions regarding the development, acquisition, and sale of real estate assets.

Jazib received his Master of Business Administration in Construction Project Management from RICS School of Built Environment at Amity University and his Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from Rajasthan Technical University.