on to over $2.0 billion in assets under management. Prior to ESL, Mr. Phelan was Vice President in charge of Acquisitions (Western Region) for the Zell-Merrill Lynch Real Estate Opportunity Funds. Mr. Phelan began his career at Goldman, Sachs & Co. where he (Continuo:Ian page 4) Alex Magaro of Meritage Group Alex Magaro is a Co-Presiden