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Leadership Team

Our diversified expertise sets the standard for exceptional service to exceed our clients' expectations

  • Tommy Szarvas

    Managing Partner, Co-Founder

  • Nick Ganey, CCIM

    Managing Partner, Co-Founder

  • James Garner

    General Counsel

  • Bobby Sampson

    Executive Director, Partner

  • Estevan Lamas

    Senior Director, Partner

  • Joey Petrella III

    Associate Director

  • Michael Farley

    Associate Director

  • Austin Pennington

    Associate Director

  • Matt Hall

    Associate

  • Noor Audi

    Associate

  • Sylvia Hart

    Marketing Director

Biography

Tommy Szarvas

Managing Partner, Co-Founder

Tommy serves as Managing Partner and Co-Founder for Boutique National. Prior to his role in Bounat, he served as Managing Director, Partner for KW Commercial in addition to spearheading the Retail Division for CLW Real Estate Services Group.

Tommy is involved in all facets of the company including corporate services, investment sales, retail development, exclusive landlord and tenant representation. He has extensive brokerage experience in market sectors including: industrial, retail, office and mixed-use. Tommy has led teams through all phases of horizontal land development and redevelopments of office and retail projects. Throughout his career, he has received accolades including, Trust Street Top Gunn, FGCAR Pinnacle Award and Forbes Real Estate Council.

With nearly 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, Tommy has earned the trust and respect within the industry by negotiating numerous transactions in excess of $750MM and providing proven results to his clients. Notable clients include: Yum Brands, Kohl’s, Staples, Publix, PNC Bank, NAC, Vitamin Discount Center, Rent-A-Center, College Hunks Hauling Junk, ABC Imaging, and numerous OSR’s.

Tommy obtained his Bachelors in Marketing from Miami of Ohio. He is active in the community, supporting foundations including the Toys for Tots, Gold Shield Foundation, DU 100 and Metropolitan Ministries. Tommy enjoys traveling in his free time.

Biography

Nick Ganey, CCIM

Managing Partner, Co-Founder

Nick serves as Managing Partner and Co-Founder for Boutique National. Prior to Bounat, Nick served as Executive Director, Partner for KW Commercial. Throughout his career, he has been involved with hundreds of transactions spanning across all facets of commercial real estate. Working with institutional clients, large investment firms, publicly traded REITs, and private investors, Nick specializes in providing effective solutions to meet and exceed his clients’ expectations. He has extensive experience in multi-family, retail, office, industrial, self-storage, hospitality, and land development. Notable clients include: Platinum Bank, Centerstate Bank, PNC Bank, SouthState Bank, Rent-A-Center, California Closets, ABC Imaging, College Hunks Hauling Junk, Firehouse Subs, Midas, and Burger FI.

Nick has earned the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) which recognizes him as an expert in the commercial and investment real estate industry. This strategic network spans over 30 countries and is part of billions in annual volume with only an estimated 6% of commercial agents and practitioners nationwide holding the designation. Nick has received many awards including: Top Producer, several Sales Achievement Awards and has proven himself as a leader and mentor to the Bounat team. Nick’s commitment to integrity and reliability has proved to be invaluable for his clients. His personal dedication has helped his clients realize cost savings, cost avoidance, create short and long term leasing flexibility, improved operating efficiencies, and increased shareholder values. His ability to learn his clients culture and to provide creative solutions has provided continued growth for clients and Bounat.

Nick loves to travel all over the world including Dubai, Maldives, Bali, Thailand, Hungary to name a few of his favorite destinations.

Biography

James Garner

General Counsel

James serves as General Counsel for Boutique National. Prior to joining Bounat, James represented property owners across Florida in all types of claims against their insurance companies. When advocating on behalf of property owners, James worked closely with his clients at each stage of litigation to obtain the best possible outcome for their property insurance disputes.  Prior to advocating for property owner’s, James represented numerous National and Florida-based insurance companies in various legal fields including general liability insurance, property insurance, worker’s compensation and medical/dental malpractice.   During this time, James gained invaluable knowledge of the insurance industry and their handling of claims from beginning to end.  During his career, James has worked with some of the most recognizable companies in the country including Bloomin’ Brands, Walmart, Dollar Tree and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

With over 10 years of experience, James brings his legal expertise to the commercial real estate industry by providing clients a unique perspective to optimize their financial growth and investment portfolios.  He takes pride in advocating on behalf of clients and providing representation rooted in trust, honor and respect.  James has called the Tampa Bay area home since birth and is passionate about improving the community as a whole through commercial real estate.

James received his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law and his Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida.  He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2012 and is licensed to practice law in all state courts of Florida.  James is an avid Tampa Bay sports fan has been a long-time supporter of Special Olympics, Best Buddies, and Guardian ad Litem.  In his free time, James enjoys playing basketball, golfing, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

Biography

Bobby Sampson

Executive Director, Partner

Bobby serves as Executive Director and Partner of Boutique National. Prior to joining Bounat, Bobby started his commercial real estate career in 2008. Over the last many years he has worked for Colliers International, DTZ, Newmark Knight Frank and was the President & Managing Broker of Sampson CRE, Inc. Throughout his career, he has been involved in hundreds of transactions across the country and spanning all facets of commercial real estate services. Bobby specializes in the office and industrial markets of central Florida, but has the experience and knowledge to complete transactions worldwide.

Well versed in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, Bobby advises clients on land, office, industrial and flex space development, leasing, facility acquisitions, and space dispositions.

Notable clients include: Coca Cola Refreshments, Coca Cola Beverages of Florida, PETCO, Bose Speakers, Kozuba and Sons Distillery, Wheaton Moving Services, Coast to Coast Moving, Gulf Coast Furniture Installations, Farmer Brothers Coffee, All Season’s Wealth, Westcare, MANKO Delivery Systems.

When not working, Bobby loves to travel and eat, anything golf related and enjoying the Florida lifestyle on a boat or by the water.

Biography

Estevan Lamas

Senior Director, Partner

Estevan Lamas serves as Senior Director and Partner for Boutique National. He specializes in helping his clients achieve financial growth and portfolio diversification across all commercial product sectors including Industrial, Retail, Office, Multifamily, Land, Tenant & Landlord Representation.

Estevan is a problem-solver who partners with his clients to bring new ideas and creative-thinking to optimize their success. With over 6 years of experience, Estevan has successfully represented multiple companies in their expansion efforts and managed purchase transactions in excess of $50MM. 

Estevan studied Economics at the University of South Florida which provided a strong base for his career in commercial real estate. With his knowledge of the industry consistently growing, Estevan is a valued Bounat team leader and integral partner to his clients. He is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and NAIOP’s Tampa Bay Chapter.

Estevan is a Tampa area native who enjoys traveling, soccer, fishing and spending time with family.

Biography

Joey Petrella III

Associate Director

Joey serves as Associate Director for Boutique National. Joey has extensive experience but is not limited to Industrial and Hospitality. His recent closings have expanded beyond Tampa, making him accessible for all your real estate needs from coast to coast. Prior to joining Bounat Joe began his career in developing business strategies and sales and marketing growth initiatives for privately owned companies.

Joey has been heavily involved in fundraising and it is still something he devotes his time to today. As a founding member of a successful family run business, he has gained vast knowledge by developing and growing the company from ground up. With the Petrella family venturing into multiple businesses, Joey has had the opportunity to spearhead new concept expansions, site feasibility analysis, and deal negotiations.

Aside from work, Joey enjoys sports and spending time with family and friends.

Biography

Michael Farley

Associate Director

Mike serves as an Associate Director at Boutique National. Prior to joining Bounat, Mike worked for Avocat Group Commercial Real Estate where he gained knowledge in corporate services for industrial and office tenants.

 

During his time at Avocat and CIVIC Financial, Mike has been exposed to various aspects of commercial real estate services, such as landlord & tenant representation, new development, leasing, and capital markets. He is excited to learn more and continue to develop his skills as a commercial broker.

 

Mike is a graduate of the University of Southern Florida, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Finance. He was a student-athlete for 4 years while competing on the university baseball team. He likes to stay active by going to the gym and doing outdoor activities like golf. He also enjoys spending time with family & friends. 

 

Biography

Austin Pennington

Associate Director

Austin Pennington serves as Associate Director for Boutique National. He is a Florida-native with 15 years of extensive experience in the real estate, insurance and finance industries.

Prior to joining Bounat, Austin focused on providing a broad range of services to both sellers and buyers for property classes including mobile home parks, RV communities, hospitality properties, marinas, multi-family, retail, office, industrial, self-storage and land development.

Austin specializes in assessing and solving real estate problems for his clients throughout Florida. As an owner of mobile home parks for over the last decade and a member of the Mobile Home Park Owners Associations, Austin has established himself as experienced in this sector. He brings his tenacity, passion, and skill set to his new role as a commercial broker at Bounat.

In his spare time, Austin enjoys boating, fishing, diving, road cycling with his wife and discovering new real estate opportunities – all while contributing to environmental preservation through his involvement with the Tampa Bay Parrot Heads in Paradise Club and Captains for Clean Waters.

Biography

Matt Hall

Associate

Matt serves as an Associate at Boutique National. Prior to joining Bounat, Matt worked for Johnson & Johnson in medical device sales serving central Florida. Matt began his career in Engineering Sales with a focus on manufacturing and industrial customers throughout Florida.

His professional experience and customer-centric focus has prepared him well as he provides value through marketing and prospecting efforts, transaction management, underwriting assets, pursuing new business opportunities, and problem solving to find the best solutions for his customer’s needs.

Matt is a graduate of University of South Florida, where he received his Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He enjoys off-shore fishing, pick-up basketball, and competing in Hyrox races around the country.

Biography

Noor Audi

Associate

Noor Audi serves as an Associate at Boutique National. Noor brings a diverse background from the automotive industry to her role as a commercial broker serving the Tampa area. Prior to joining Bounat, Noor honed her skills as a Client Advisor, consistently delivering exceptional service and building strong relationships with her clients.

Throughout her career, Noor has displayed a profound understanding of sales, teamwork, and extensive knowledge of customer service. Her ability to provide expert guidance and effectively communicate with clients will allow her to excel in her role as a trusted commercial real estate broker.

Noor’s educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree focused on Accounting and Business/Management. This academic foundation has equipped her with a solid understanding of financial matters and a keen eye for identifying profitable opportunities in the real estate market. With her expertise in both business and real estate, Noor is well-positioned to offer valuable insights to her clients, helping them make informed decisions that align with their financial goals.

Committed to exceeding client expectations, Noor is dedicated to providing personalized attention and tailoring her services to meet each client’s unique needs. 

Noor was born and raised overseas. Her heart is full of appreciation to all that Florida has to offer, from the rich culture tapestry to the beautiful beaches. She is a mom of 2 boys and a husky. Ski trips are their favorite.

Biography

Sylvia Hart

Marketing Director

Sylvia Hart serves as Marketing Director for Boutique National. Sylvia is a strategic marketer at heart, bringing over 20 years of corporate marketing experience and 3 years of entrepreneurial marketing to her role at Bounat. She has led significant marketing campaigns to drive awareness and revenue during her time at GE Lighting and Cardinal Health. Her strategic mindset is aligned with Bounat’s mission to drive growth, generate awareness, and effectively communicate the essence of the Bounat culture and spirit to our clients and brokers.

Sylvia obtained her Bachelors in International Business from Butler University and MBA in Marketing and Organizational Behavior from the Weatherhead School of Management. She resides in Cleveland with her husband and their 2 boys.

Join our Team

Pioneering today’s modern commercial real estate firms, Bounat provides our brokers a platform with industry standard resources, superior commission splits, national exposure, and flexibility to transact all product types.

What sets us apart from other institutional real estate firms:

  • Superior Market Splits
  • #1 Google-rated residential referral portal for lead generation: www.CREREF.com
  • National Reach – transact in all 50 states seamlessly
  • Superior resource platform compared to top firms
  • Freedom to capitalize on: Sales, Leasing, Tenant/Landlord Rep, Development
  • Ability to serve clients across all product types