Dr. Fadi Dagher moved to Buffalo more than a decade ago and fell in love with the City and the great people that live here. Through strategic acquisitions on the Waterfront, Medical Campus, East Side, and various other locations in Buffalo, Dr. Dagher began carving a reputation for himself in real estate and founded Cedarland Development Group in 2014. Cedarland currently owns and manages nearly 800,000 SF of mixed commercial and residential portfolio.
KEVIN DAGHER
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Kevin, a 2016 University at Buffalo graduate, founded Cedarland Development with his father, Dr. Fadi Dagher, in 2015. Since then, Kevin has managed and overseen tremendous growth; from the ground up construction of the largest residential building in Buffalo, to the management of nearly 400 units, Kevin’s foresight has been the catalyst for Cedarland’s accelerated and successful expansion. Kevin has always held the City of Buffalo in high regard, and has been able to actualize a dream of creating a more cohesive living environment for those in the surrounding area.
DOMENIC ROMEO
CFO
Domenic’s background in public accounting and business management assist in guiding his decisions as CFO at Cedarland Development. In his role, Domenic is responsible for implementing policies and procedures, financial reporting and forecasting, as well as the overall accounting functions across the company’s portfolio. Domenic earned a Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in Accounting and Finance from Niagara University where he went on to complete his Masters of Business Administration with a focus in Accounting. In his free time, he is an avid golfer and technology enthusiast.
Steve Ricca
General Counsel
Steve Ricca, Esq. brings to the Cedarland Team a breadth of experience in land use, environmental, regulatory and other legal matters spanning a roughly 35 year career in private practice. Steve’s most rewarding professional accomplishments involve urban revitalization projects that serve to transform neglected properties, enhance streetscapes and contribute to neighborhood and community well-being. Steve has been very active in numerous local not-for-profit organizations and currently serves on the Board of the SPCA Serving Erie County. When not in the office, Steve can be found in his woodshop, mountain biking or shredding the slopes in the Southern Tier.
JOE DAGHER
Special Counsel
Joseph Dagher, founder of Dagher Law, graduated from Albany Law in 2021 and specializes in Business and Corporate Law. Joe provides insight regarding inhouse legal advice and is a well rounded attorney who provides client-centered, innovative representation, to businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals. If he’s not in his office you can find him traveling, checking out the restaurant scene or hitting the ski slopes.
DANIEL COUCH
DIRECTOR OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Daniel is the backbone of our Property Management Department. He holds over 20 years of experience and is key to managing the efficiency of our properties and property management team. He oversees daily operations, the mechanical aspects of our properties, and implements direct strategies to enhance overall functionality. In his spare time he visits Ellicottville and invests in his personal real estate portfolio.
CONNOR NEIL
PROJECT MANAGER
Connor is a key contributor to the success of Cedarland Construction Services. As our Project Manager he is responsible for overseeing residential and commercial construction build outs, renovations, and property acquisitions while following through with the company's vision and goals. Connor attended Canisius College and earned a B.S. in Business Management and Entrepreneurship in 2016. In his free time, he loves to watch series shows and spend time with his friends and family.
RENEE GULLO
ACCOUNTING AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Renee handles day to day bookkeeping and assists in accounts payable.
She has a Management Information Systems degree from Purdue University, as well as an extensive theatre and performing arts background.
In her spare time she spends time with her animals, relaxes with some tv, and dabbles in Obstacle Course Races.
Torrie Nasca
MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER
Torrie is the head of the Marketing Department and is responsible for supporting the efforts of the marketing team. She strategically coordinates and implements marketing strategies while specializing in branding, and event planning. Torrie also assists our architects with interior design for our properties and build outs. In her spare time you can find her setting up flower walls for events or traveling.
AJ Amatuzzo
Property Manager
AJ helps support our property management department. He organizes and schedules property maintenance, works on leasing, viewings, and thrives with tenant relations. He also helps assist the accounting department and office events. AJ loves being outdoors, exploring the city of Buffalo , and hanging with his cat!
Doran Parham
Property Manager
Doran has a strong educational background, holding an Associate's degree in Business Management from SUNY Broome, a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and a Master's degree in Public Administration, both from Buffalo State University. Currently, he serves as a Property Manager for Eckhardt Lofts, an affordable housing property located at 950 Broadway. He also oversees office inventory, manages the collections process, and assists with our accounting department with bank reconciliation and the preparation of weekly payables. Outside of work, Doran is passionate about sports, both playing and watching, and enjoys staying active, working out, and enjoys the summer months being outdoors.
