Our Team

David Sanzari, Chief Executive Officer, oversees the company’s daily operations with the hallmark hands-on management style for which Alfred Sanzari Enterprises has become known. He joined the company, under the watchful eye of his father, in 1972 as a Laborer in the Construction Department, where he rose through the ranks to become a Project Manager. During the course of his 40+-year career, he has earned industry-wide respect as a commercial real estate industry leader whose commitment to outstanding service and superior construction is unwavering.

Active in a wide range of industry, community and civic organizations, David is a member of the Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) Board of Governors, HUMC Foundation Board of Trustees and the hospital’s Advisory Board of Directors. In addition, he serves as Chairman of HUMC’s Facility Planning Development Committee.

Ben Sanzari, Vice President, is responsible for managing, maintaining and expanding the Alfred Sanzari Enterprises’ multi-family portfolio, encompassing more than 500 total units throughout Northern New Jersey. Learning the family business from the ground-up, Ben launched his career in 1967 when he started out as a Laborer in the Construction Department. For the past 40+ years, he has been involved in every facet of Sanzari Enterprises’ commercial real estate business and is committed to delivering the highest level of service excellence at the company’s urban and suburban luxury and garden-apartment complexes.

Ryan Sanzari, President, represents the company’s third generation of family leadership. He grew up working summers as a laborer on construction sites for Alfred Sanzari Enterprises. Ryan joined the company full time in 2011 and, since 2021, is responsible for overseeing Alfred Sanzari Enterprises’ day-to-day operations.

Ryan earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Villanova University. From 2009 to 2011, Ryan attended NYU’s Schack Institute of Real Estate where he received certifications for Real Estate Development and Construction Project Management. Since 2020, Ryan has served on the CarePlus New Jersey Board of Trustees.

Timothy DeCola, Chief Financial Officer, is a highly accomplished financial professional with over 25 years of real estate financial management experience. As the Chief Financial Officer at Alfred Sanzari Enterprises, DeCola is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the firm’s financial information, overseeing the accounting and finance departments, and managing budgeting, forecasting, risk management, credit and cash management, and lease administration.

Prior to joining Alfred Sanzari Enterprises, DeCola served as CFO at several companies, including Black Spruce Management, McConnell Development, The Commonwealth Group, Pettinaro Construction Company, and Levin Management Corporation.

Christopher DeLorenzo, Prior to his position as Vice president and Director of Leasing and Marketing, DeLorenzo was the executive vice president, for The Birch Group where he was responsible for leasing across the company’s 6.5 million square foot portfolio.  He also held the same title at JLL where he maximized brokerage efficiency and leasing activities while winning new business and overseeing national accounts in collaboration with marketing and tenant representation. He has 25 years of commercial real estate experience, including serving as executive vice president at Mack-Cali Realty Corporation, where he was responsible for all leasing and asset management activities for a portfolio of 26.2 million square feet and was involved in over 1,500 transactions totaling more than $2.5 billion.

Mike Lyberatos, Vice President and Director of Property Management, leads Alfred Sanzari Enterprises’ property management division across its six-million-square-foot portfolio. He is responsible for optimizing building operations, enhancing tenant experience, and advancing long-term asset value through strategic oversight and operational excellence.

Lyberatos brings over two decades of experience in commercial real estate, with deep expertise in property management, construction, and portfolio operations. Prior to joining Alfred Sanzari Enterprises, he served as Vice President of Property Management and Construction at The Birch Group, where he oversaw all property operations and capital project management across a diverse portfolio of assets in the Tri-State Area.

Earlier in his career, Lyberatos served as Director of Operations at Onyx Equities, LLC, and as Senior Director of Property Management at Mack-Cali Realty Corporation.

A committed industry leader, Lyberatos currently chairs the Membership Committee for BOMA Northern New Jersey and is an active member of NAIOP New Jersey.

John Schleer, Vice President of Construction, brings over 20 years of experience to his role at Alfred Sanzari Enterprises. Schleer takes the lead in overseeing a diverse range of projects, encompassing tenant buildouts, property capital improvements, and ground-up developments. His extensive experience and in-depth knowledge play a crucial role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of projects, aligning perfectly with the company’s long-standing commitment to high-quality construction.