Meet The Team
Orlando Ortiz - Partner - Community & Government Outreach
Orlando Ortiz - Partner - Community & Government Outreach
Orlando Ortiz - Partner - Community & Government Outreach
Orlando is a co-founding partner at Acorn Collective and is in charge of Community & Government Outreach. With deep local roots and a strong commitment to public service, he leads the firm’s efforts to build trusted relationships with residents, civic leaders, and municipal partners. Orlando plays a key role in navigating zoning and perm
Orlando is a co-founding partner at Acorn Collective and is in charge of Community & Government Outreach. With deep local roots and a strong commitment to public service, he leads the firm’s efforts to build trusted relationships with residents, civic leaders, and municipal partners. Orlando plays a key role in navigating zoning and permitting processes, securing public support for projects, and aligning developments with community priorities. His ability to bridge the gap between private investment and public interest is central to Acorn’s mission of responsible, community-focused development.
Todd Reed - Partner - Property Management
Orlando Ortiz - Partner - Community & Government Outreach
Orlando Ortiz - Partner - Community & Government Outreach
Todd is a co-founding partner and serves as the Head of Property Management at Acorn Collective, bringing hands-on experience and a deep commitment to quality housing. He oversees the day-to-day operations across our portfolio, including leasing, maintenance, tenant relations, and vendor coordination. With a strong focus on resident sati
Todd is a co-founding partner and serves as the Head of Property Management at Acorn Collective, bringing hands-on experience and a deep commitment to quality housing. He oversees the day-to-day operations across our portfolio, including leasing, maintenance, tenant relations, and vendor coordination. With a strong focus on resident satisfaction and operational efficiency, Todd ensures that every property under our care is well-maintained, compliant, and performing at its highest potential. His leadership plays a vital role in creating stable, thriving communities.
Vlad Mirochnik - Partner -Investments
Orlando Ortiz - Partner - Community & Government Outreach
Anton Gudovich - Partner - Treasurer, Comptroller
Vlad is a co-founding partner and serves as the Head of Investments at Acorn Collective, leading the firm’s acquisition strategy and overall investment direction. He is responsible for sourcing new opportunities, underwriting deals, and aligning each project with the firm’s long-term vision. With a deep understanding of market trends and
Vlad is a co-founding partner and serves as the Head of Investments at Acorn Collective, leading the firm’s acquisition strategy and overall investment direction. He is responsible for sourcing new opportunities, underwriting deals, and aligning each project with the firm’s long-term vision. With a deep understanding of market trends and value-add potential, Vlad ensures that every investment supports Acorn’s mission of creating lasting impact through strategic real estate development. His disciplined approach and entrepreneurial mindset drive the firm’s continued growth and portfolio performance.
Anton Gudovich - Partner - Treasurer, Comptroller
Jason Brown - Investor Relations - Tech
Anton Gudovich - Partner - Treasurer, Comptroller
Anton is a co-founding partner and serves as our Treasurer and Comptroller. He oversees all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and investor reporting. As Comptroller, he ensures accurate accounting, internal controls, and compliance across all projects. As Treasurer, he manages banking relationships,
Anton is a co-founding partner and serves as our Treasurer and Comptroller. He oversees all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and investor reporting. As Comptroller, he ensures accurate accounting, internal controls, and compliance across all projects. As Treasurer, he manages banking relationships, capital planning, and the strategic deployment of funds. Anton's disciplined financial leadership is central to keeping our firm stable, transparent, and well-positioned for growth.
Joe Difiore - Partner - Operations
Jason Brown - Investor Relations - Tech
Jason Brown - Investor Relations - Tech
Joe is a co-founding partner and the Operation Manager at Acorn Collective LLC, where he leads the company’s day-to-day operations and execution strategy. With a sharp eye for detail and a results-driven approach, Joe oversees project timelines, team coordination, and internal systems to ensure everything runs smoothly from acquisition t
Joe is a co-founding partner and the Operation Manager at Acorn Collective LLC, where he leads the company’s day-to-day operations and execution strategy. With a sharp eye for detail and a results-driven approach, Joe oversees project timelines, team coordination, and internal systems to ensure everything runs smoothly from acquisition to stabilization. His ability to manage complex workflows and keep projects on track is essential to Acorn’s continued growth and operational excellence.
Jason Brown - Investor Relations - Tech
Jason Brown - Investor Relations - Tech
Jason Brown - Investor Relations - Tech
Jason Brown brings over a decade of experience in enterprise sales and strategy, having managed hundreds of millions in revenue across tech and consulting. A former founder and top-ranked Cisco leader, he drove double-digit growth through high-impact GTM strategies. Today, he leads investor relations with a focus on trust and long-term value.
Board Of Advisors
Matt Drouin
Mentor. Portfolio Scale Advisor
Matt Drouin is a high-performing real estate executive with over 19 years of experience in real estate management, brokerage, and development. He has built a reputation for identifying undervalued or mismanaged assets and transforming them into high-performing investments. His specialty lies in repositioning properties that aren't being utilized to their fullest potential, breathing new life into troubled buildings, and unlocking long-term value through strategic redevelopment.
As the founder of the Go Bigger Sooner business coaching program, Matt has mentored dozens of real estate entrepreneurs, including all of the founding members of Acorn Collective. His mentorship played a critical role in shaping the team's vision and approach to responsible, community-focused investing. His influence continues to guide Acorn’s mission of revitalizing neighborhoods and raising the standard for local housing.
Gennadiy Mirochnik
Ethics and Values Advisor
Gennadiy is a lifelong entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience across the retail, service, and real estate industries. He specializes in client relations, strategic marketing, and solving complex operational challenges with a hands-on, values-driven approach.
At Acorn Collective, Gennadiy brings a sharp focus on execution, long-term thinking, and community impact. His background in ethics, education, and project management helps guide the team’s mission of delivering high-quality housing and responsible development.
Andy McQuade
Total Cost of Ownership Advisor
Andy McQuade is a seasoned advisor and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience helping businesses navigate complex operational challenges. After leaving his role as Director of Sales at a high-end sustainable building materials manufacturer, Andy launched his own firm focused on improving MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) processes for real estate companies. When the pandemic upended the business landscape, he adapted quickly—applying his deep industry knowledge to help organizations stay resilient during unprecedented disruption.
Since then, Andy has worked with a wide range of clients, including VC-backed startups, Fortune 500 companies, global investment banks, consulting firms, nonprofits, and law practices. Through his proprietary TCO Method®, he has helped real estate professionals reduce costs, mitigate supply chain risks, and enhance both operational efficiency and environmental impact—all while increasing profitability. Andy’s ability to turn uncertainty into strategic advantage continues to make him a sought-after expert across industries.
Justin P. Alexander
Attorney
Justin P. Alexander is a Partner at Underberg & Kessler’s Rochester, NY office, specializing in corporate & business law, commercial lending, and real estate & finance. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (B.A.) and Thurgood Marshall Scholar at Temple University Beasley School of Law (J.D.), Justin brings a strategic and client-centered approach to every engagement. His legal experience includes negotiating complex commercial and industrial real estate transactions, litigating civil matters in New York State Supreme Court, advising corporate governance and acquisitions, and supporting commercial lenders. He also served as a legislative fellow under former U.S. Representative Ron Barber, contributing to policy research and legislative initiatives.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Justin is deeply engaged with and committed to the community. He serves on the Boards of the Center for Disability Rights/Regional Center for Independent Living and the Rochester School for the Deaf, and is actively involved with the Monroe County Bar Association. A practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a mountaineer, percussionist, and fluent in American Sign Language, he approaches his practice—as he does his outdoor adventures—with careful strategy, foresight, and resilience. Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® (2024) and as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2020–2023), he combines technical expertise with a passion for accessible, effective counsel.