New Partners-CEO Insights June 2025

Posted on May 29, 2025

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Please join us in welcoming new CenterState CEO Partner-level members. 

 

550 Development LLC

Cyrus Grant

2610 South Salina St., Ste 18

Syracuse, NY 13205

315-491-9451

http://www.550developmentllc.com/

550 Development, LLC specializes in residential and commercial real estate acquisition & development. It is a fully insured development company founded in Syracuse, NY. Its team of skilled trades, licensed realtors and licensed architects have the knowledge and skills to tackle any project. From design to construction and everything in between, the team has the expertise to ensure a project is completed to satisfaction. The entire team treats every property as if it were their own. 550 Development believes in honesty, integrity, and transparency. The company believes in communicating openly with our clients utilizing user-friendly platforms.

 

 

David’s Refuge

Diana Nightingale

5800 Heritage Landing Dr.

East Syracuse, NY 13057

315-682-4202

https://www.davidsrefuge.org/about/

David's Refuge is devoted to serving families who care for some of the most vulnerable members of our communities. The team wants caregivers to know they are not alone, what they do matters, and God and this community loves them. David’s Refuge stands by its values of respect, relationships, compassion, empowerment and excellence. David’s Refuge will answer the call to condemn racism, oppression and discrimination in all forms in the strongest possible terms.
 
Its staff and Board of Directors will seek opportunities to learn and grow.  The organization has identified specific actions to improve its inclusivity and support to caregivers. At David’s Refuge, the team is committed to creating a place that is inclusive, loving and safe for all members of our community. It celebrates differences and is proud to use its platform to support needed change in the community and country. David’s Refuge recognizes that everyone can, and must, do more.

 

Century Health and Housing

Michael Wade

18 Division St., Ste 309

Saratoga, NY 12866

518-583-1667

https://chcap.com/

Century Health & Housing Capital (“Century”), founded in 1992, provides HUD-insured mortgage financing for the multifamily housing industry, senior living and long term care facilities and hospitals.  Century funds acquisitions, refinancings, new construction and substantial rehabilitation of skilled nursing facilities, adult homes, enriched housing projects, assisted living facilities, senior housing, behavioral healthcare, hospitals and other multifamily projects, including market rate apartments and affordable housing.

 

HC Transformations

Martha Lemondes

5987 Bay Hill Circle

Jamesville, NY 13027

315-400-7975

https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-lemondes-7460031/

Martha Lemondes is an executive recruiter and human capital expert with extensive experience leading teams of human resource professionals, partnering with senior executives, and overseeing projects that span all areas of human performance. Lemondes has a proven track record of identifying and placing senior executives in non-profit and for-profit organizations.

 

Ward Asset Management

Asher Bitz

6719 Pottery Rd.

Warners, NY 13164

315-867-7999

https://www.wardam.com/

A focused approach to commercial real estate, Ward Asset Management maximizes property performance with strategic leasing, shared services, and cash flow stability. Strong tenant relationships, efficient operations, and proactive asset management drive long-term value.

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