Meet Our Team

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  Marita Gastaldello

  Founder and Principal

  GMCG was created with the intention of establishing honest relationships with real estate investors by providing clear and transparent information about the real estate investment process in the U.S.

  As Founder and Principal of GMCG, Marita manages the company’s real estate portfolio and investor relations, and establishes joint venture partnerships. Her role requires her to develop strategic acquisition and real estate development plans for the company’s investment partners. Marita researches and evaluates market trends and conditions, and seeks to identify potential new investment opportunities in emerging markets for qualified investors. After determining the best investment option for clients, she helps them navigate the process in the U.S., and works closely with the GMCG team to ensure both compliance and the most favorable investment outcome.

  GMCG was created with the intention of establishing honest relationships with real estate investors by providing clear and transparent information about the real estate investment process in the U.S.

  As Founder and Principal of GMCG, Marita manages the company’s real estate portfolio and investor relations, and establishes joint venture partnerships. Her role requires her to develop strategic acquisition and real estate development plans for the company’s investment partners. Marita researches and evaluates market trends and conditions, and seeks to identify potential new investment opportunities in emerging markets for qualified investors. After determining the best investment option for clients, she helps them navigate the process in the U.S., and works closely with the GMCG team to ensure both compliance and the most favorable investment outcome.

  Marita’s broad real estate development experience spans the entire construction phase and course of development. This complex process involves sourcing a property, and working with civil and site engineers to address project design limitations or environmental concerns. Marita works closely with the lead architect and interior designers to envision the project, and then oversees the entire construction process. Her previous experience working with architectural elements and materials in remodeling and installation informs her creative process, from the initial sourcing of a property to the finishing touches on a client’s dream home or investment property.

  Marita’s many years of experience in negotiating and completing real estate transactions for international investors have defined her as an expert in the field. She also develops and implements GMCG’s sales and marketing strategies. Over the years, Marita has developed a team of highly skilled professionals and strategic partners who provide a range of exceptional services for all acquisition and development endeavors.

  Marita has traveled extensively and understands international culture very well. She is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to helping international investors overcome the many hurdles of investing in the U.S. real estate market. Marita is bilingual in English and Spanish, and understands both Portuguese and Italian.

  Marita is an active member in her community and has been a long-standing fundraiser for various organizations. Born and raised in Peru, Marita moved to Naples in 1992 and was fully involved in the family’s successful businesses. She is a role model and proud mother of two daughters. Marita knows that in order to be successful you must stay healthy and balanced. In her leisure time she loves to travel, spend time with her family, practice yoga, remain active, and when she has the opportunity, she relaxes and recharges at health and wellness retreats.

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  Marian Woods

  Corporate Director of Operations

  As Corporate Director of Operations, Marian oversees operations for commercial property acquisitions and their associated businesses. Coming from a corporate background that includes tenures at a computer peripheral manufacturing facility, a software development company, and a nationwide counseling agency, Marian brings an extensive knowledge base of operations experience – including mergers and acquisitions.

  Marian’s role includes due diligence for new acquisitions, as well as the evaluation of third party management companies and franchise organizations to ensure the best possible fit for GMCG’s investment projects.

  As Corporate Director of Operations, Marian oversees operations for commercial property acquisitions and their associated businesses. Coming from a corporate background that includes tenures at a computer peripheral manufacturing facility, a software development company, and a nationwide counseling agency, Marian brings an extensive knowledge base of operations experience – including mergers and acquisitions.

  Marian’s role includes due diligence for new acquisitions, as well as the evaluation of third party management companies and franchise organizations to ensure the best possible fit for GMCG’s investment projects.

  Marian’s varied responsibilities requires her to be a project director, analyst, strategist and advisor to executive leadership. Her broad background and comprehensive experience enables her to easily adapt to these multiple roles.

  A native Texan, Marian earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Texas in Austin, and her Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Boston College. She is also a writer and an occasional contributor to local magazines and newspapers.

  In her leisure time, Marian loves spending time outdoors and enjoys hiking, horseback riding, kayaking and whitewater rafting, the beach, and sailing. Her true passion, however, is Christian ministry and contemporary praise and worship music.

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  Mily Gagliano

  Administrative Assistant / Accountant

  As Administrative Assistant/Accountant, Mily oversees and maintains the company’s accounting systems including recordkeeping, accounts payable, posting transactions and allocations, as well as reconciling and balancing all subsidiary accounts. She is responsible for developing and maintaining monthly budgets and forecasts, preparing specialized reports and financial statements, and ensuring compliance with tax reporting requirements.

  Mily is also an expert in multi-tasking and organization, and is adept at attention to detail. Her broad background and experience helps keep the company running smoothly. In addition, Mily is responsible for all office and administrative functions, as well as providing support to staff and management. She is the liaison for the company’s affiliates, and is responsible for purchase requisitions, ordering and expediting, and helping with interior design selections for our projects.

  As Administrative Assistant/Accountant, Mily oversees and maintains the company’s accounting systems including recordkeeping, accounts payable, posting transactions and allocations, as well as reconciling and balancing all subsidiary accounts. She is responsible for developing and maintaining monthly budgets and forecasts, preparing specialized reports and financial statements, and ensuring compliance with tax reporting requirements.

  Mily is also an expert in multi-tasking and organization, and is adept at attention to detail. Her broad background and experience helps keep the company running smoothly. In addition, Mily is responsible for all office and administrative functions, as well as providing support to staff and management. She is the liaison for the company’s affiliates, and is responsible for purchase requisitions, ordering and expediting, and helping with interior design selections for our projects.

  A Peruvian native, Mily graduated from Instituto Peruano de Marketing in Lima, Peru with as Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. Since moving to Naples, Mily has worked for interior design companies in operations, inventory, and accounting.

  In her spare time, Mily enjoys photography, creative arts and crafts, spending time with her family, and being involved with her church.

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  Doug Logan

  Project / Site Manager

  As Project / Site Manager, Doug oversees all of our real estate development projects. Doug has an extensive background in facilities maintenance, property management, abatement and demolition, new construction, and renovations.

  Doug acts as liaison to construction team members, and is responsible for scheduling contractors, processing change orders, ensuring adherence to project budget and schedule, cost containment and quality control. Doug keeps our projects running smoothly by conducting inspections, maintaining daily logs regarding work schedules and safety issues, submitting update reports on the progress and costs of projects, and managing progress payments.

  As Project / Site Manager, Doug oversees all of our real estate development projects. Doug has an extensive background in facilities maintenance, property management, abatement and demolition, new construction, and renovations.

  Doug acts as liaison to construction team members, and is responsible for scheduling contractors, processing change orders, ensuring adherence to project budget and schedule, cost containment and quality control. Doug keeps our projects running smoothly by conducting inspections, maintaining daily logs regarding work schedules and safety issues, submitting update reports on the progress and costs of projects, and managing progress payments.

  A native of Greenville, SC, Doug attended Greenville Technical College and studied construction, with an emphasis on carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and occupational health and safety.

  Doug is a die-hard Clemson fan, and a proud father of five grown children. In his leisure time, Doug enjoys biking, weight lifting, fishing, and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

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