Meet our team
Todd Zapolski
Principal
As managing member of Zapolski Real Estate, LLC Todd C. Zapolski has over 40 years’ experience in real estate investment and development. In addition he is Principal of Zapolski Holding, LLC.
In 1998 he co-founded Zapolski + Rudd, LLC. Todd served as Managing Member until the company was split among the principals in 2007. Under Z+R he built a bi coastal operation with offices in North Carolina and California with interests in a diverse portfolio of retail, office, and multi use real estate with a value in excess of a half a billion dollars.
From 1991 through 1998 Todd served as Executive Vice President of Durham, NC based Mark Properties, Inc. In that capacity he directed the acquisition effort for three equity funds that were successfully invested in undervalued commercial properties located in seven states. In addition, he headed the team that controlled a twenty five shopping center portfolio located in ten states.
1982 – 1991 Todd was the owner of Consolidated Ventures Corporation that was located in Chapel Hill, NC. As President/CEO he managed the daily operation of the real estate development, brokerage, and investment company. The company completed development projects in office, residential, industrial, and retail product types.
Among other interests Todd was a partner in the Girard Winery, Napa, CA and has served in leadership capacities in many non-profit community and industry organizations. Currently he is Vice President of the Napa Valley Community College Foundation Board and a member, along with past Chair, of national Don’t Ever Give Up, a support organization to the V Foundation for Cancer Research, and a board member of V Foundation Wine Celebration. He is a past two term Chair of the Board of the Durham based Genesis Home family shelter and past Chair of the Napa based Ole Health Foundation Board. Todd is a 1980 graduate of Duke University.
Joe O’Brien, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Joe joined Zapolski Real Estate in June 2024. He is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities of the Company and oversees all accounting and reporting. Prior to joining Zapolski, Joe served as the Controller and interim CFO for a real estate investment firm primarily focused on acquisition and management of Manufactured Housing Communities, development of self-storage projects, and development of residential and multifamily lots for national homebuilders. Prior to his Controller role, Joe worked in public accounting with audit clients in construction, land development, lending institutions, HOAs, broker-dealers, manufacturing, and many other industries.
Joe is a CPA licensed in the State of North Carolina, certificate #38706. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the North Carolina Association of CPAs. He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Accounting degrees from North Carolina State University.
He is a Raleigh native who enjoys spending time with his daughter. Joe has served as treasurer for a local non-profit, Triangle Ultimate. He also provides accounting oversite to a local social golf club.
Stacy Maksymiw
Accountant & Human Resource Manager
Stacy joined Zapolski Real Estate in 2015 as Accountant and Human Resource Manager where she is responsible for daily accounting, financial reporting and employee relations. She has over 20 years of accounting experience in real estate/property management, hospitality and legal industries.
Previously, Stacy held the position of Senior Accountant at Newmeyer & Dillion LLP, a construction litigation law firm. She was responsible for general ledger reconciliations, budgets and overseeing payroll. Prior to Newmeyer & Dillion, she excelled in various hospitality accounting positions at Marriott International, Trump International, and other boutique hotels in California and Hawaii.
Stacy holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Illinois State University. Originally from Illinois, she currently resides near Raleigh. Stacy spends her free time mountain biking and hiking with her husband.
Kelly Moore
Asset Manager, West Coast
Kelly Moore rejoined ZRE in August 2011 as West Coast Asset Manager and handles various property management, construction management and due diligence matters, as well as tenant relations. From 2002 to 2008, Kelly worked with us previously as Property Manager and also served as the Bookkeeper for Zapolski + Rudd, LLC.
Kelly attended the College of the Desert located in Palm Springs, CA and earned a Certificate from Barclay Business College in Legal Studies. Kelly has over twenty five years of accounting and management experience and previously worked in the banking, mortgage and hospitality industries.
Kelly currently serves on the Downtown Napa PBID Board and is a member of ICSC. Kelly is a Northern California native and has lived in Napa since 2001.
Lindsey Forbes
Property Manager, First Street Napa
Lindsey Forbes joined Zapolski Real Estate in November 2019 as Property Manager for the First Street Napa project. She brings 20 years of commercial property management experience, including day-to-day operations, construction management and financial reporting. She began her career in San Francisco before transitioning to assets in Marin and Sonoma Counties.
Prior to joining Zapolski Real Estate, Lindsey managed a large and diverse portfolio in Sonoma County that underwent three ownership changes during her 12-year management. Her extensive knowledge of the properties and accounting made her valuable to retain. Lindsey has a solid background in quality service quality to tenants, vendors and client relations. She is a team player and is always in search of creative ways to stream line processes for efficiency for her managed properties.
Lindsey holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Simmon’s College in Boston, a RPA designation from BOMA and California Real Estate License. She is a Northern California native and has lived in Napa since 2002.
Will Clark
Director of East Coast Acquisitions and Asset Management
He is involved with all investment activities, asset and property management, and capital strategies.
Throughout 25 years in acquisitions, asset management, and project finance, he has managed more than $2B in cumulative value across more than 50,000 units of multifamily and manufactured housing in major and minor markets across the United States. Since 2019, he has led the acquisition of more than $200MM in retail, industrial, and office, primarily in Virginia and the Carolinas.
Prior to joining Zapolski, Will was director of investments for privately held firms in Durham and Raleigh. He began his career as a developer in New York specializing in adaptive reuse, before working in multifamily, mixed-use, and CMBS REO asset management for Kettler, Lerner Enterprises, and CW Capital, all in Washington, DC. He holds a BA from Middlebury College and completed graduate studies at New York University. Will lives in Durham where he serves on the board of the Durham Housing Authority and as Board Treasurer for Farmer Foodshare.
Jennifer Bobbitt
Property Manager
Jennifer Bobbitt is an experienced Property Manager based in Raleigh, North Carolina. She recently moved back from the Bay Area where she worked as a Property Manager for Atlas Property Group and Village Property Group for over 15 years. She enjoys building relationships and organization.
Jennifer graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Theater Education. She enjoys travelling, cooking, and doing volunteer work in her community.
Kevin Steele
Strategic Growth Advisor
Kevin Steele is a senior real estate investment, leasing, and operating executive with more than 30 years of experience in brokerage, acquisitions, asset management, capital markets, and executive leadership. As Strategic Growth Advisor to Zapolski Real Estate, he leads retail leasing strategy and execution for First Street Napa, a 160,000-square-foot mixed-use project in the heart of Napa. In addition, he plays a key role in the development and positioning of ZRE’s new real estate investment fund.
Previously, Kevin spent more than a decade at a national real estate investment firm, where he served as Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, and Vice President of Acquisitions. In those roles, he led teams across acquisitions, asset management, sales, marketing, finance, and technology, while overseeing strategic planning, budgeting, and operations. He also built a healthcare real estate acquisition platform, sourcing and closing more than $300 million in transactions nationwide.
Earlier in his career, Kevin was a Lead Broker at Stan Johnson Company, where he executed investment sales transactions and advised clients on deal structuring and business development. His background also includes entrepreneurial ownership of a retail grocery store company and senior sales and partnership marketing roles with Sheraton Hotels. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Kansas and is based in Napa, California.
Laura Sabin
Marketing Associate
Laura Sabin brings a rare blend of creative vision and marketing strategic insight to Zapolski Real Estate. A marketing generalist with 13 years of experience, she leverages her background in graphic design, leadership, and brand strategy to guide the company’s social media marketing, content creation, event planning, design and branding, and storytelling initiatives.
Laura’s career spans multiple consumer industries, including food, beverage, and lifestyle brands. She has helped companies clarify their identities, strengthen engagement, and scale their marketing efforts with cohesive visual and verbal communication. At Zapolski Real Estate, she applies this broad expertise to craft compelling brand narratives, elevate the firm’s visual presence, and support meaningful community-building efforts across its portfolio.
Laura holds a B.A. in Graphic Design from the University of Redlands and an M.A. in Leadership from the University of San Diego. Outside of her work, she enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking and spending time with her family.
Andy Fisher
Contract Associate, Construction Management
Andy joined Zapolski Real Estate in 2012 as a contract associate on construction and project management. His experience spans all disciplines related to the development of commercial and mixed-use projects throughout the west coast. With more than 30 years of experience in development and construction management, Mr. Fisher is recognized as an industry leader in his field.
Before becoming an independent consultant, Andy served as the US Senior Vice President of Development for Madison Marquette for 17 years. Prior to his time at Madison Marquette, Andy served as the Project/ Construction Manager at Burton Property Trust, where he managed and coordinated all activities related to the construction management of commercial projects.
Andy began his career in construction management as the owner and president of Dudley Construction Inc. of California where he was responsible for business operations for commercial and local government projects.
Andy received his degree from Berlin Stadt Frei Universitat in Germany.
Luis Quiroz Soria
Maintenance
Luis joined Zapolski Real Estate in July 2018, and performs light maintenance and day porter duties primarily at the First Street Napa project. Luis also supports other assets in downtown Napa owned and 3rd party managed by Zapolski Real Estate. Luis is a valued member of First Street Napa and integral to the ZRE team, office, retail tenants, and vendors who service the properties. Luis keeps watch over the properties, detours unwanted activity, and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Recently, Luis has grown into a more active role with coordinating service vendors of mechanical, electrical and fire life safety.
Luis’ prior experience includes working for construction supply stores and holds a High School Diploma. Luis has lived in Napa since 2008 and enjoys refurbishing cars and taking family vacations.