The management organization of each development is structured to offer the involvement of GAETA Development Co. personnel from front line supervisors and project managers to the top tier of our organization. Each project is headed by President Neil J. Gaeta, who is personally involved in the day-to-day issues of every project. This involvement begins with the inception of the project and continues after completion.
Founder
Louis A. Gaeta, Jr. (1949-2008)
Louis A. Gaeta, Jr. founded GAETA Development Co. in 1981 and was active until his passing in September of 2008. Mr. Gaeta stewarded GDC in the development and management of several million square feet of land, office projects, manufacturing and distribution facilities, commercial buildings, and residential subdivisions. He did so while retaining his commitment to fair, equitable dealings, all the while compiling an impressive track record and client list.
President
Neil J. Gaeta
Having developed millions of square feet of commercial and residential property, Mr. Gaeta is an expert in site selection, financing, partnership syndication, land use and governmental approvals, construction administration, leasing, sales and property management which affords him the knowledge, experience and discipline to direct any deal from inception to completion in a professional manner. Mr. Gaeta is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) - a recognized expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate and considered “The PH.D. of Commercial Real Estate.”
Commercial Experience
• GAETA Development Co. - President |
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South Florida leader in commercial and residential |
real estate development since 1981 |
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• GAETA Capital, Inc. - President |
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A Private Equity Company |
• Fischer Gaeta Corp. - President |
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A leader in commercial real estate brokerage in |
South Florida since 1981 |
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• GAETA Realty and Investments, Inc. - President |
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Specializing in residential real estate brokerage |
Affiliations
•Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County – Advisory Panel |
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•North Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce |
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Former Chair |
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Former Treasurer |
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Executive Committee |
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Executive Trustee Council |
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•Certified Commercial Investment (CCIM) - |
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•Business Development Board - Past Chairman, Business |
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and Financial Services |
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•Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches/Realtors Commercial |
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Alliance -Member |
•The Benjamin School – Former Corporate Board Member |
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•The Louis A. Gaeta III Memorial Scholarship Fund - |
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Chairman |
Education: |
B.A.—Villanova University 1991 |
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Seth S. Sheitelman, General Counsel
Mr. Sheitelman has extensive experience in the area of real estate acquisition, disposition, financing, leasing and development. Prior to joining GAETA Development Co. as General Counsel, Mr. Sheitelman worked for a large international law firm where he focused his practice on all aspects of commercial real estate development, sales and acquisitions, leasing, financing, and related transactions. Mr. Sheitelman’s experience with real estate developers included working on every aspect of property development with clients from the acquisition of land until the client sells the property and/or turns the land over to an association. Mr. Sheitelman also has broad experience in drafting and negotiation of real estate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, development agreements, and commercial leasing transactions, including drafting and negotiating office, retail, and shopping center leases.
Mr. Sheitelman is involved in various associations and is an active member of the community.
Education
•B.A. – Arizona State University, 1997 |
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•J.D. – Nova Southeastern University, 2000 |
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•LL.M. (Taxation) – University of Florida, 2003 |
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•LL.M. (Real Property Development) – University of Miami, 2004. |
Yasmin J. O'Connor, Director of Marketing
Ms. O'Connor has excelled in sales and marketing positions in a number of industries including retail, wholesale and medical services. Ms. O'Connor has been a licensed real estate professional in the state of Florida since 2003. Her career in real estate began in residential real estate sales. Ms. O'Connor joined Fischer Gaeta Corp. in 2006 and GAETA Development Co. in 2007. Ms. O'Connor’s thorough knowledge of the real estate business combined with her education and experience has given her the expertise to effectively market the company, its services and products. Ms. O'Connor also provides direct assistance with daily development activities.
Affiliations
•Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce – Member |
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•Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches/Realtors Commercial |
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Alliance - Member |
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ACCOUNTING STAFF
Nancy E. Womersley, Accountant
Nancy E. Womersly joined the GAETA Development Co. in 2006. Ms. Womersly has almost 20 years in the Construction/Development and Real Estate/Property Management Industry.




Norma J. Treadwell, Controller