Thomas R. Taranto, Jr. is the Chief Investment Officer and is a member of Intercontinental’s Executive and Investment Committees. Mr. Taranto oversees all of Intercontinental’s acquisition and disposition activities and is responsible for overseeing all Fund’s resources, strategic direction, investment strategy and Portfolio and Asset Management initiatives. He is also responsible for managing joint venture relations and a member of Intercontinental’s Senior Management Committee. Mr. Taranto joined Intercontinental in 1984 and currently directs a staff of over 30 acquisition, portfolio and asset/property managers. In addition, he oversees the commercial, residential and leasing department