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Jay Siano is a visionary entrepreneur, commercial real estate strategist, and wellness industry leader based in New York. With over two decades of experience, he has played a transformative role in the growth and evolution of some of the world’s most iconic brands. From industry giants like Chipotle and Starbucks to cutting-edge wellness concepts such as Orangetheory Fitness, [solidcore], Y7, European Wax Center, Massage Envy, Equinox/Blink Fitness, Barry’s, Sweat440, SWTHZ and Pura Vida, Jay’s strategic insights and brand expertise have been pivotal in shaping their trajectories.
In 2010, following a decade of success in commercial real estate, Jay co-founded SABRE Real Estate Advisors—a groundbreaking location intelligence and advisory firm. Under his leadership, SABRE quickly rose to national prominence, recognized for its forward-thinking approach and innovative integration of consumer behavior insights with creative strategy. Jay’s hallmark lies in his ability to fuse bold vision with meticulous execution, positioning him as a thought leader at the intersection of real estate, branding, and wellness.
A passionate communicator and lifelong learner, Jay is also a respected podcaster and wellness advocate, frequently sharing his expertise on brand building, business development, and personal performance with a loyal and engaged audience.
Jay resides in New York with his wife, Danielle, and their two sons, Jax and Jase. His devotion to family serves as the cornerstone of his personal and professional life, driving his relentless pursuit of excellence and impact
Ken Breslin started working with his father Wilbur Breslin, at Breslin Realty Development Corporation right out of college in 1986. Since then, he has been admitted to the bar in the states of New York and New Jersey, and is often referred to as the pioneer of the industry due to the precedent he has set through his exemplary real estate transactions. Breslin Realty was often referred to as “Breslin University,” having produced some of the industry’s most influential real estate minds in the business today. In March 2011 Ken dissolved his brokerage company Breslin Realty Inc. to form SABRE Real Estate Group with Jay Siano of CB Richard Ellis. Both deemed it the right time to start an innovative company built on problem-solving and ambition that would elevate the retail real estate industry.
Douglas Jerum is a principal at SABRE and the leader of the company’s National Advisory practice. He has nearly 30 years of retail real estate experience, 23 of those as a partner in Ferrara Jerum International. Highlights of his career include opening over 175 units for Starbucks Coffee Company and more than 55 Wal-Mart Supercenters, SAMS Clubs, and Walmart Neighborhood Markets in various markets around the country. He also led Ferrara Jerum to over $1B of transaction volume and a successful sale of the company.
Douglas has focused SABRE’s national advisory business on health and wellness, fitness, medical retail, and hospitality brands, the types of brands the SABRE team identifies with. He believes people do their best when working with companies they care about and promotes the tenets of intellectual honesty, analytical precision, attention to detail, and polite persistence as keys to success.
Jay Galluzzo is a seasoned entrepreneur and strategic advisor with a proven track record of launching, scaling, and advising top names in health, wellness, and lifestyle. As co-head of the Strategic Partnership division, he brings a powerful blend of founder grit, investor discipline, and boardroom strategy to help brands grow with intention. Best known as the Co-Founder and former CEO of Flywheel Sports, Jay helped pioneer the boutique fitness space and scale the brand nationally. He later served a Partner at North Castle Partners, where he led investments in high-growth, founder-led companies in the health, wellness and recreation sector. A board member for brands like Barry’s and Windham Mountain, Jay offers clients deep insight across the full business lifecycle—from startup to exit. At SABRE, he works side-by-side with leadership teams, delivering hands-on guidance in growth strategy, financial modeling, operational design, and expansion planning. In addition to his role at SABRE, Jay is the Founder of Cave Mountain Partners, an investing and operating platform focused on community-driven, experiential brands.
Jimmy Aug joined SABRE as principal to lead the growing New Jersey division, bringing 30 years of retail real estate experience, 20 of those in New Jersey. He most recently was a senior vice president at the CB Richard Ellis New Jersey Retail Services Group. During his 20 years in New Jersey, Jimmy was responsible for the northern New Jersey rollout of such retailers as Circuit City, Sears Hardware, Sears Auto, and The Great Indoors. Prior to establishing his own firm, he was a salesperson, broker, and CEO of Garrick-Aug Store Leasing Inc., which was sold in 2005 to an investment company. He graduated from The University of Vermont with a degree in finance and is a lifelong Manhattanite. His passions include playing all sports, bonding with friends, and spending his summers on Fire Island with his wife Lise, and their two children, Anika and Kieran.
Gina Baxter is the Chief Operating Officer at SABRE Real Estate Advisors where she handles everything from brand development to strategic initiatives. She is always researching ways to help grow brand awareness in the consumer-centric real estate world. As COO, Gina ensures the company has effective operational and financial procedures in place to thrive every day. She has a passion for marketing and focuses heavily on digital and social media strategies for SABRE Real Estate Advisors. She first fell in love with real estate when she interned at Starbucks Coffee Company in their new store development office. As an intern, she began to learn the intricacies of retail leasing and developed a strong interest in the industry. Prior to joining SABRE in 2011, she was the Retail Marketing Coordinator for the Long Island and Outer Boroughs retail teams at CBRE. Gina earned her bachelor’s in Communication from the University of Connecticut. She also has a digital media and social media certification from Hofstra University. She is on the committee for Kids for Kids Foundation, a community of friends, families, and colleagues raising money for organizations supporting children and families struggling with pediatric cancer.
Kendra Beavis is the Founder, and CEO of the brand strategy studio, MOKA Creative. Over the last 20 years, she has been celebrated as a master artisan, working on an intimate scale with her clients and crafting unique brands with great care and ingenuity. She believes that the flip side of great design is thoughtful strategy. With this core belief in mind, Kendra has developed and elevated countless fitness, retail, and financial brands and won multiple industry awards, most recently for her brand and website development with [solidcore]. Her favorite project to date has been raising her two children on Long Island, supported by the tireless efforts of her tech-savvy husband.
Christina Kessinger joined SABRE in 2018. She works with the marketing team to create materials for a variety of clients and as executive assistant to SABRE founder and CEO, Jay Siano. She received her Bachelor of Science in Communication with a minor in English from Farmingdale State College. When she’s not at work Christina enjoys going to the gym, traveling with her fiancé Chris, and spending time with their dog Athena.
Stu Fagen has over 30 years’ experience in the real estate industry and has established himself as a seasoned professional with a diverse background in landlord and tenant representation, ground-up development, and investment sales. Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of advising businesses of all sizes, from mom-and-pop retailers to some of the largest corporations in the world such as Walmart, AutoZone, Verizon, AT&T, Starbucks, and more. While Stu splits his time between New York and Florida, his passion for sports remains constant. As an avid NCAA fan, he has a particular focus on college basketball and football, especially when it comes to his beloved Miami Hurricanes. In addition, he is a loyal supporter of the Mets, Giants, Nets, and Islanders. As the managing principal of SBX (SABRE business exchange), Stu is excited to offer a new dimension to our services. Our company specializes in business brokerage, mergers and acquisitions, and connecting motivated sellers with ready, willing, and able buyers. With SBX, we are now able to assist the brands that we help scale or find space for in achieving maximum value and realizing their exit strategy. With a proven track record of success and an unwavering commitment to his client’s goals, he is confident in his ability to provide exceptional service to any business looking to buy or sell in the real estate market.
Kristi Buechler is a highly accomplished professional with over 22 years of transformative experience across all facets of the commercial real estate transaction, now bringing her visionary leadership to SABRE.LIFE. Her career is a testament to her proven ability to orchestrate complex projects, optimize intricate processes, and drive significant growth across diverse portfolios, with expertise spanning tenant representation, development, finance, and leasing.
Before joining SABRE.LIFE, Kristi held leadership roles where she skillfully managed the entire lifecycle of land acquisitions and development across numerous states, dramatically expanding regional pipelines. She has extensive experience working with both small companies and large REITs, and has a proven track record of helping institutional investors maximize the value of their assets. Her foundational experience in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting, honed at various companies including PwC, provides a comprehensive and critical understanding of operational excellence and financial integrity.
A dedicated advocate for continuous learning and professional development, Kristi holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Indiana University. Her impressive array of certifications includes an Arizona Designated Broker License, a Harvard Negotiation Certificate, and various AI certificates from Vanderbilt and Wharton, underscoring her commitment to staying at the forefront of industry advancements.
Beyond her remarkable professional journey, Kristi is deeply committed to making a difference in her community. She volunteers her time and expertise with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Scottsdale, passionately supporting and empowering the next generation in the local area
Dylan Cane is the Vice President of Real Estate at SABRE, specializing in national tenant representation and strategic expansion for emerging food & beverage and health & wellness brands. He partners closely with leadership teams, franchisees, and brokers to identify prime locations and execute tailored growth strategies. With a data-driven and collaborative approach, Dylan ensures every site aligns with brand goals, leveraging market insights and strong negotiation skills to deliver optimal outcomes. His client portfolio includes [solidcore], Prime IV, Toastique, Squeeze Massage, Zunzibar, Body20, Ever/Body, Chop Barbershop, Yonutz, Volofit, Wendy’s, Zazzy’s Pizza, Davidovich Bakery, and Ama Raw Bar. A South Florida native and Penn State economics graduate, Dylan began his real estate career in NYC with Tower Brokerage. At SABRE, he helps drive brand growth through expert real estate services and strategic advisory.
Billy Diakakis joined SABRE as an associate in January 2018 and was awarded the 2018 SABRE Rookie of The Year. Currently, Billy is focusing on retail leasing in both tenant and landlord representation in the Nassau County and Suffolk County Markets. He received his bachelor’s in Biology from Binghamton University and worked in building management for 5 years, where he helped manage a large luxury co-op building on the Upper West Side in Manhattan. He began his real estate career at SABRE and typically works with Fitness, Medical, Entertainment, and Beauty clients. He has recently closed deals with Mineola Fit Body Boot Camp, Massapequa Amazing Lash Studio, Baldwin American Thrift, and Manhasset Medmen. He likes to take advantage of his weekends; in the winter you can always find him snowboarding, and in the summer you can find him at the beach!
Casey Mancuso Goldstein is a Senior Associate at SABRE who loves helping emerging retail brands make informed decisions about their expansion goals. She's a pro at connecting with the retail, hospitality, and wellness worlds and works closely with industry veterans Doug Jerum and Jay Siano. Before joining SABRE, Casey was the Assistant Director of Retail Properties for Penn-Florida Companies and worked on some amazing projects, like bringing the first five-star hotel brand to Boca Raton. She's also a grad of Florida State University's top-ranked real estate program and has lots of experience in both New York and Florida. Casey is an organized and analytical pro, and we're thrilled to have her on the SABRE team.
Kristine Hughes has been in the social media marketing field since before social media marketing was a thing. With a degree in English and Journalism from the State University of Albany (Go Danes!), she jumped headfirst into the marketing field, assisting real estate brokers with all sorts of marketing tasks. Shortly after, she decided to change careers and pursue a master’s degree in Education and soon found herself a middle/high school English teacher! Teaching was always a passion but due to a crumbling economy at the time, she had to make other plans. She took a job at a law firm, working in their marketing department, where she taught herself everything there was to know about social media and marketing. She also learned how to create a podcast from scratch, helped others with blogging and personal branding, and soon realized she wanted to help other businesses with their social media presence. She now gets to combine her love for social media, education, and marketing and assist others in achieving their dreams. Watching small businesses grow from 0 to hundreds (if not thousands) of engaged followers that turn into clients makes her heart smile!
Amanda McCabe joined our SABRE marketing team in 2023, bringing her passion for marketing and social media to the forefront. With her role as a Marketing and Administration Assistant. Amanda's journey in marketing started with her Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing from Kean University, where she honed her skills and developed a keen eye for innovative strategies. Her enthusiasm for marketing is contagious, and she is excited to work alongside our amazing team and be part of an exceptional organization like ours. Amanda is an avid traveler and her well-rounded approach to life fuels her creativity and keeps her inspired.
Based in New York City, Jenn Lazear is excited to bring her passion for dealmaking to the SABRE team. Beginning her career as a retail leasing broker in Denver, Jenn has over a decade of commercial real estate experience. She has worked in-house with high profile national tenants such as Smashburger and L’Oreal brands as the main point of contact for lease negotiation and lease administration. Prior to joining SABRE, Jenn was a top dealmaker at Leap – a tech company that launches and operates insight-driven retail stores across the United States, where she led national retail expansion strategy for a variety of health & wellness-focused brands. Jenn is a University of Colorado graduate who enjoys skiing, hiking, yoga, and is an avid foodie.
Sean Young started his commercial real estate career with SABRE in 2016. He focuses on national tenant expansion in all 50 states for various emerging upscale brands in the health & wellness sector. Sean works with tenants to develop in-depth expansion strategies in the top trade areas of the United States using demographic, psychographic, and mobile data. He also helps tenants achieve favorable economics with attractive deal structures to minimize capital expenditure and liability. Some of the brands Sean represents nationally include [solidcore], Squeeze Massage, Ever/Body, Ambition, Volofit, Y7 Studio, Brightside Yoga, FAST, XPT, Ambition, TruFusion, and Zenergy Cycling. He received a bachelor’s in Economics as well as a minor in Business & Informatics from University at Albany. Sean lives on Long Island where he was born and raised.
Brian is an entrepreneur based out of New York whose primary passion has always been creating. He has developed deep industry knowledge of the verticals SABRE is involved in, and as Director of Brand Partnerships, oversees new business, client partnerships, and their successful growth strategies. Over the course of his career, Brian has brought some of NYC’s strongest brands to life, including Windsor Custom, a men’s clothing company, and his latest venture HPLT: High-Performance Lifestyle Training, which focuses on bringing out the best in every individual. From a young age he has always been a highly competitive athlete, and that drive got him a scholarship to play Division 1 Soccer at The University of Rhode Island. In 2017 and 2019, Brian was on the cover of Men’s Health and has been featured in Men’s Fitness, GQ, Esquire, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fox 5, Cheddar, Channel 11, HLN, The Steve Harvey Show, and is a frequent contributor on various Food Network shows. Brian is a proud father to his two boys Leo and Luke, and husband to CNN correspondent Chloe Melas Mazza.
A member of the SABRE team since 2016, Sean Pyle is all about helping tenants and landlords in the tri-state area, with a focus on New Jersey and Westchester County, NY. He has worked with a ton of awesome brands like Uncle Julio's, Skechers, and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to develop and implement their expansion strategies. He's a pro at placemaking and leasing retail spaces in mixed-use developments like Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ, and Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman Estates, IL. When he's not working, Sean likes hanging out at the beach, going to Yankee games, and snowboarding. He's also a big fan of trying out new workout concepts and going out to eat with friends and family.
Tori Reina is an integral part of the Support Team, whose primary responsibility is building and maintaining SABRE’s deal and transaction database. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2013, she began a career in Human Resources. She found her home at SABRE in 2019 while looking for a transition out of the typical corporate environment. Tori is expecting her first baby, and loves to spend her downtime at home with her husband – trying out any new recipe she can get her hands on!
After graduating from Long Island University with an MBA in Management, Dina Santarelli worked at Mikasa for 10 years in their Real Estate Department. She was responsible for site selection to grow their real estate portfolio throughout the United States and Canada. This career path gave her the tools, insight, and experience to become a retail broker in the next chapter of her professional life. Dina enjoys working on both the landlord and tenant sides as well as working on development deals. She is truly passionate about real estate on all levels, from understanding a client’s needs to researching new concepts and exploring new markets. She was born and raised in Bergen County and is a hardcore foodie. She loves cooking, Whole Foods, eating out, and trying new places. Dina is engaged and living in Franklin Lakes.
Born and raised in Montvale, New Jersey, Tony Santarelli became interested in real estate because of his father, who built his portfolio of 184 locations in Outlet Centers across the country. After graduating from college, Tony went to work for a tabletop company as a Salesperson for both boutique independent shops and larger retailers such as Macy’s and Bed Bath and Beyond. After working in sales, Tony got into the quick-service restaurant industry and learned more about the specifics of site selection and the qualities of great real estate. The ever-changing real estate landscape is what drove Tony to pursue a career in commercial real estate, and he is currently a quick-service developer of two of the largest quick-serve brands in the United States. He resides in Upper Saddle River, NJ with his wife Shelley, and two kids Ava and Aiden. Tony’s interests include reading, tennis, coaching his son’s baseball team, and anything fitness related. He is also passionate about the environment and helping former Armed Forces members.
Rian Wallace comes to SABRE with over ten years’ experience in operations and accounting. Prior to joining the real estate industry, she assisted in the running of her family’s business where she oversaw all facets of daily operations for more than 300 clients, coordinated departments, implemented software programs, and streamlined processes to maximize productivity. Rian gained most of her extensive experience as a Transaction Coordinator working with a real estate investment company in Boca Raton, FL where she facilitated communication on over 50 transactions annually. She recently moved from Boca Raton back to Long Beach, NY, where she grew up.
Kim Walton became a part of the SABRE team in November 2017. An account manager at Ripco for 18 years, she brings her knowledge and experience to SABRE as the team’s accounting and database manager. Kim is hardworking and determined, which allows her to accomplish many things. In addition to obtaining her real estate license, she received her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from SUNY Old Westbury and her master’s degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College.