ABOUT US
Our Expert Team
LEADERSHIP
Mario Caprini
CEO
Mario Caprini is the Chief Executive Officer of Capital Group Enterprises, a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate developer specializing in complex, large-scale projects through Public-Private Partnership (P3) structures. With experience across North America and international markets, he brings deep expertise in real estate development, strategic financing, and public-sector collaboration. Mario has delivered more than 1,000 residential units and millions of square feet across industrial, office, retail, and medical assets, while managing a global portfolio exceeding one million square feet. He is recognized for advancing 100% financing models for qualified institutional projects, often structured at or near municipal bond rates, enabling transformative development while preserving capital and reducing public risk.
Selected Experience & Accomplishments
Selected Accomplishments
- Developed over 1,000 residential units and 5 million+ SF of industrial, office, retail, and medical real estate worldwide
- Managed a global real estate portfolio exceeding 1 million SF
- Recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year in Montreal
- Awarded Best Residential Project in Canada and Best Office Development in Northeast Ohio
- First Canadian developer to obtain clear title on ex‑communist land in Poland, structuring an international public‑private partnership
- Led development of an award‑winning, energy‑efficient housing prototype named Best Affordable Home in the USA (2017 & 2018)
- Structured financing programs enabling 100% funding for projects up to $600 million per project per year, supporting large‑scale civic and institutional developments
- Delivered signature projects including Guy‑Concordia Metro (Montreal) and Place Renaissance (Ohio)
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
Eddy Sua
Vice President of Real EstateManaging Broker30+ Years
About Eddy
Eddy handles leasing and sales for both commercial and residential real estate. She possesses extensive knowledge of the local South Florida markets. She ensures that all commercial brokers align with our company processes and methods for each project.
Sean Burnie
Vice President of ConstructionDBIA AssociateOSHA 30
About Sean
Sean Burnie brings more than 28 years of experience in architectural design, construction management, design-build delivery, and executive leadership. Having founded and operated construction businesses in California and Florida, he combines construction expertise with a business owner’s understanding of development feasibility, capital planning, project risk, and financial performance. His experience includes implementing multiple municipal bond-funded capital improvement programs, providing a strong foundation for Capital Group Enterprises’ public-private partnership initiatives.
Sean began his career in architectural practice before transitioning into construction, developing a foundation that continues to shape his approach to design-build and design-assist delivery. He has built and operated construction companies in California and Florida, bringing an owner’s perspective to project feasibility, financial performance, and construction execution.
Throughout his career, Sean has held President, Executive Vice President, and Chief Business Officer positions, with responsibilities encompassing corporate strategy, organizational growth, business development, preconstruction, estimating, virtual design and construction, and operations. He also serves as President of Ascent Construction Group, where he has led the development of a vertically integrated contractor with self-perform capabilities across structural shell, concrete, masonry, and critical building systems.
At Capital Group Enterprises, Sean brings this combined design, construction, and executive background to the planning and delivery of the company’s projects. His approach emphasizes early collaboration, realistic budgets, constructability, schedule discipline, and accountability from initial concept through completion.
Selected Experience & Accomplishments
Selected Experience & Accomplishments
- Built and operated construction companies in California and Florida.
- Held President, Executive Vice President, and Chief Business Officer positions, combining company ownership with senior executive leadership.
- Implemented multiple municipal bond-funded capital improvement programs, coordinating project planning, design, budgeting, and construction delivery to support public-sector investment.
- Led the award-winning design-build project for Solano Community College’s Autotechnology Building, recipient of a 2018 Design-Build Institute of America Western Pacific Region Award of Merit.
- Led the award-winning design-build project for Merritt College’s Barbara Lee Science & Allied Health Center, recognized with a 2016 Outstanding Project & Sustainability Excellence Award and a 2018 Design-Build Institute of America Western Pacific Region Award of Merit.
- Additional experience includes multifamily communities, educational campuses, commercial offices, private clubs, and public-sector facilities, with projects including Riverstone Palm Beach, Old Palm Golf Club, the Tequesta Office Building, and the Palm Beach County Main Courthouse.
- Leads Ascent Construction Group, whose current work includes Casa at FIU, a 297-unit student housing development designed for nearly 1,000 residents.
- Holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from California State University, Sacramento; is a DBIA Associate, OSHA 30-Hour certified, and a graduate of Leadership Broward Class XXXIX.
Juan Carlos Ayala
Senior Vice President of Development ServicesPMPAIALEED AP
About Juan Carlos
Juan Carlos is a licensed architect and development executive with 20+ years of experience across hospitality, residential, and mixed-use projects. As Senior Vice President of Development Services at Capital Group Ventures, he leads projects from acquisition through construction. He previously held senior roles at Double C by Conconcreto, Terra Group, OBM International, and Starwood Waypoint, and holds a Master’s from Cornell University.
Matt Palmer
Chief Marketing Officer
About Matt
Matthew Palmer is an accomplished marketing executive, entrepreneur, and strategic advisor with more than 25 years of experience spanning entertainment, media, destination marketing, and location-based experiences. He has led growth, branding, and revenue initiatives for globally recognized organizations including Disney, Universal Studios, Nickelodeon, Discovery, Blue Man Group, and Exclusive Resorts, while helping develop destinations, attractions, resorts, and mixed-use entertainment projects around the world. Known for uniting strategic storytelling, business transformation, partnership development, and consumer engagement, he creates sustainable growth and long-term value for brands, destinations, and experiential ventures.
EXECUTION TEAM
Jeanine Rodriguez
Project Manager
About Jeanine
Jeanine Rodriguez is a development and construction professional with a passion for bringing complex projects from vision to reality. As a Project Manager, she works with multidisciplinary teams to navigate planning, design, and construction while driving projects toward successful completion.
Sara Polo, MPM
Design ManagerMPMArchitect
About Sara
Sara Polo brings more than 11 years of experience as an architect and project manager on residential and real estate developments in the United States and Colombia. Before joining Capital Group, she served as Design Project Director at DCR Exponential, leading 16 residential design projects across Florida, and earlier led public space and heritage facade restoration work for the City of Medellín. She holds a Master’s in Project Management from Universidad EAFIT and a Bachelor of Architecture from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana.
Nicolas Pimentel
Assistant Project ManagerArchitectOSHA 30
About Nicolas
Nicolas Pimentel is an architect and construction project manager with experience across residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use developments in the United States and Latin America. He has worked on both the general contractor and owner’s representative sides, with strengths in payment applications, lender reporting, cost control, change orders, and permitting. He previously held roles at Double C by Conconcreto, MG Developer, and LC Drywall, and holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Universidad del Norte along with OSHA 30-Hour certification.
Felipe Castro
Project CoordinatorCivil Engineer
About Felipe
Felipe Castro Mejia brings international experience in project management and controls across U.S. and Colombia developments. His expertise includes BIM, ERP systems, and Earned Value Management, with a focus on design coordination, permitting, and cost and schedule control. He previously held roles at DCR Capital Partners, Conconcreto, and DoubleC Designs, and holds a Civil Engineering degree and a postgraduate diploma in Project Management from Universidad EAFIT.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Betsy Morales
Executive Assistant
About Betsy
Betsy brings more than 19 years of experience as a trusted partner to C-suite executives and CEOs, supporting daily operations, strategic planning, project coordination, and business execution. Her background spans investment banking, consulting, and child education and advocacy in both the United States and Sweden, as well as development and construction, where she has spent the last 15 years. Betsy is recognized for her professionalism, dedication, and ability to drive results in dynamic executive environments.
Emily Neill
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
About Emily
Emily oversees day-to-day marketing and communications for Capital Group Ventures, supporting brand strategy, public relations, and stakeholder engagement across the company’s development portfolio. She manages the external PR agency relationship and coordinates press release authoring and media outreach for major public announcements. Her background spans nonprofit and corporate marketing communications.
Demi Viera
Operations and HR Manager
About Demi
Demi brings 12 years of operations and administrative leadership experience to Capital Group Ventures. She leads the full lifecycle of each business plan — analyzing market trends, tracking performance metrics, and partnering with leadership to refine models that keep each venture competitive. She is recognized for her professionalism and solutions-oriented approach.