President and CEO
chris@snellproperties.comOffice | 703.524.4800 ex. 872 |
Direct | 571.366.4324 |
As President and CEO of Snell Properties, Chris Hanessian’s strategic vision drives both operational excellence and groundbreaking development. His leadership has been pivotal in Snell Properties’ expansion into new markets, advancing the company’s mission to own and operate premier properties in diverse growth markets. Committed to thoughtful development, Chris fosters sustainable and vibrant communities, ensuring Snell Properties remains an industry leader while upholding its legacy of quality and integrity.
His extensive experience spans real estate business and asset management, property acquisitions, financing, construction, zoning and entitlement, master plan design, strategic planning, and the development of diverse property types. Notably, Chris has overseen the development of 6,200 multifamily homes and 2.3 million square feet of office and retail space, along with 4,400 residential and commercial lots and significant infrastructure projects. He has secured over $2.5 billion in financing for these ventures, including public bond financing for major projects in Maryland.
Chris holds degrees in Architecture and Environmental Design from Miami University and a Master’s in Real Estate from The Johns Hopkins University. His prior experience includes work with architectural firms and teaching asset management at the University of Maryland. He currently serves on the boards of the Rosslyn Business Improvement District and True Ground Housing Partners.
Executive Vice President
michael@snellproperties.comOffice | 703.524.4800 ex 873 |
Direct | 571.366.4327 |
Michael Eastwood, Executive Vice President at Snell Properties, is instrumental in steering the company’s multifaceted development initiatives. His extensive background in architecture and real estate has led to the oversight of over 2 million square feet of development, the construction or renovation of 2,200 residential units and the entitlement of an additional 2,000 units, marking significant contributions to urban transformation and community enhancement. His work, including major projects at Reston Town Center, Arlington County, the Largo Metro area and Fredericksburg, Va. reflects a commitment to innovative, sustainable urban planning and a deep understanding of the architectural nuances that contribute to successful, livable communities.
Michael has over 25 years of experience in the design, construction, and development industries. Prior to joining Snell, Michael held positions with Roseland Residential Trust, as Vice President of Development, Home Properties, as Vice President of Development, and at Kettler, as Director of Development. In his prior roles, Michael was responsible for all aspects of the development process including deal underwriting, land acquisition, complex land entitlements, construction, project marketing, and lease-up.
Prior to entering the real estate industry, Michael practiced architecture for 8 years, where he worked primarily for office and institutional clients.
Michael received a bachelor’s in Architecture from Princeton University, a master’s in Architecture from University of Virginia, and a Master of Science Degree in Real Estate from New York University.
Senior Vice President, Acquisitions
peter@snellproperties.comOffice | 703.524.4800 ex 875 |
Direct | 571.257.2505 |
Peter Colarulli is Senior Vice President of Acquisitions for Snell. Peter leads acquisitions, oversees renovation and development projects, and participates in asset management. Over the course of his career, Peter has been directly responsible for more than $1B of transactions, financing, and construction.
At Snell, Peter has directed the acquisition of approximately $700M of multifamily assets including the successful completion of multiple 1031 transactions. He has guided the strategy and execution of Snell’s expansion into new markets including Raleigh-Durham, Nashville, and Central Florida. Peter led renovations of more than 1,500 apartment units including a mixed-use, historic tax credit rehabilitation project at Dominion Apartments. He managed the master planning and rezoning of Southern Towers that added 400,000 square feet of mixed-use density to the property.
Prior to working for Snell, Peter worked for CWCapital where he oversaw a national portfolio of multifamily properties and directed the strategy and dispositions of those assets. Peter began his career at The Bozzuto Group where he had roles in their Acquisitions Company and in their Construction Company.
Peter received a bachelor’s from Amherst College and a master’s in Business Administration from the University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School. Peter sits on the Board of The Tregaron Conservancy in Washington, DC.
Vice President, Finance
howard@snellproperties.comOffice | 703.524.4800 ex 871 |
Direct | 571.366.4323 |
Howard M. Koenick is Vice President of Finance of Snell Construction Corporation. Howard is responsible for overseeing and managing all accounting functions for Snell. Howard has over 30 years’ experience in accounting, finance, risk management and project management with real estate firms and various other industry and public accounting.
Prior to joining Snell, Howard worked for eight years at Prince Georges Metro Center, Inc. (PGMC) and its affiliates, the last three years serving as its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. PGMC owned and operated two million square feet of mixed-use real estate.
Howard also held positions at various public companies including Freddie Mac as Director of Operating Risk Management, responsible for a corporate-wide implementation of a risk and control self-assessment program. He was at the Prudential Realty Group responsible for the accounting management of a $1.2 billion portfolio of mixed real estate investments.
Howard received his bachelor’s in accounting from the University of Delaware. He is a Maryland CPA.
Vice President, Development
tim@snellproperties.comOffice | 703.524.4800 ex 246 |
Direct | (571) 982-8906 |
Tim Friemel, Vice President of Development at Snell Properties, has a robust history of leading development activities that expand and enhance the company’s portfolio. With over two decades of experience in the field, Tim has managed a broad array of projects, including the planning, design, and construction of several key properties such as Metropolitan at Reston Town Center and Midtown Lofts at Reston Town Center. His expertise ensures the successful integration of strategic planning and market analysis into Snell’s development projects, driving forward the company’s vision for growth and community value.
Tim has over twenty-five years of real estate development and construction experience. He has managed the planning, design, and construction of a diverse portfolio of projects including ground-up commercial and mixed-use developments, large interior construction projects, and the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. Prior to joining Snell, Tim led the development of several mixed-use, adaptive re-use, and condominium projects with The FORTIS Companies in Washington, DC. He has also worked as a consultant to the U.S. Department of State, and as a senior development manager for one of Arlington’s land owners where he was responsible for the development of several large mixed-use projects. Tim’s experience also includes several years in a commercial brokerage team with Jones Lang LaSalle where he provided planning, construction, and brokerage services to large commercial tenants.
Tim is a registered professional engineer and holds a bachelor’s in civil engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, a master’s in civil engineering from the University of Wisconsin, and a Juris Doctor degree from George Mason University.
Vice President, Asset Management
tina@snellproperties.comOffice | 703.524.4800 ex 826 |
Direct | 571.366.4311 |
Tina Rider is Vice President, Asset Management for Snell. Tina is responsible for managing Snell’s portfolio of assets and implementing investment strategies to ensure continued growth, financial stability and returns for shareholders.
Tina Rider joined Snell in July 2020.
Prior to Snell, Tina served as Vice President, Asset Management at PNC Realty Investors, Inc., in Washington, D.C. During her tenure, she managed a portfolio of eight Class A, multifamily properties totaling 3,452 units with a total asset value of $1.8 billion. In addition, Tina oversaw the development of build-to-core assets and worked on the construction of six Class A assets, with a total of 2,535 residential units and 221,500 square feet of office space.
Before joining PNC in 2007, she worked at Fannie Mae, Archon Group and Delta Associates, Inc.
Tina is a graduate of the University of Virginia and holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia.
Manager, Acquisitions & Development
will@snellproperties.comOffice | 703.524.4800 ex 234 |
Direct | 571.512.3056 |
Will is a Manager of Acquisitions and Development for Snell. Will supports the team in all phases of acquisitions and development, including market research, sourcing, underwriting, and finance. To date, he has been involved with the acquisition of seven multifamily assets, totaling 2,120 apartment units in Southeast and Mid-Atlantic markets. Additionally, Will is responsible for due diligence efforts for several of Snell’s multifamily development projects.
Before joining Snell, Will was a Senior Analyst at Walker & Dunlop in the Capital Markets division. At Walker & Dunlop, he was responsible for underwriting debt and equity transactions, market and property research, and managing transactions from identification through closing. Will assisted in the placement of over $650 million of capital throughout his time at the company.
Will began his career at Goldman Sachs in 2015. He received a bachelor’s in Accounting and Business Administration from Washington & Lee University.
Erin McLeod joined Snell in 2023. She is responsible for Snell’s daily accounting operations.
Prior to joining Snell, she served as the Accounting Manager for Tidewater Capital, a real estate investment and development company based in San Francisco. At Tidewater Capital, she managed the accounting operations, financial reporting, and cash management for office, industrial, and multi-family assets in northern California.
Previously, Erin worked at Stockbridge Capital Group, a real estate investment management firm in San Francisco. She served as the Corporate accountant and later Fund Accountant where she was responsible for accounting, investor reporting, lender reporting, NCREIF reporting, and cash management activities for two separate accounts, and an open-ended core fund.
A native of northern Virginia, Erin graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from James Madison University.