Executive Management

Our Leaders

Josh Mesner
Director of Asset Management

Josh joined CIG in 2025 and leads the Asset Management team in the oversight and management of the CIG real estate portfolio.  Josh has 15+ years of real estate experience across multiple facets of the real estate investment industry including asset management, portfolio management, and acquisitions. Josh earned his BBA in Finance from James Madison University and is a graduate of the James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received his MBA.

Anne Hornick
CFO - Chief Financial Officer

Bio coming soon…

Ed Kolczynski
CIO – Chief Investment Officer

Ed is responsible for the management, strategy, and asset allocation of CIG’s capital market investments portfolio, where he oversees the management of the public equities, hedge fund, and private equity portfolios. Ed has more than 20 years of experience working in investment companies in leadership roles as well as portfolio management and research and analysis. Ed holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and earned his MBA. He is also a CFA charter holder and is an inactive CPA.

Mireya Garing
Vice President of Human Resources

Mireya oversees the human resources division at CIG, and she also serves as an internal business advisor to the company’s management team and associates. Mireya has more than 30 years of experience in human resource management, is bilingual in both Spanish and English, and holds a B.A degree in psychology. Mireya previously worked for both Nestle and Chef America in human resource roles, and is a member of Colorado EPIC (Executives Partnering to Invest in Children), SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) and CHRA (Colorado Human Resource Association).

Rebecca O'Hearn
Sr. Accounting & Finance Advisor

Rebecca oversees all of CIG’s financial and accounting functions, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, tax, treasury, general accounting, and legal. Additionally, she assumes responsibility for establishing financials policies, procedures, and reporting systems as well as managing the Aviation and Information Technology Departments. Rebecca has 10 years of experience in public accounting in addition to more than 20 years of experience in managing accounting functions for multiple business units. Rebecca holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a Master’s degree in Taxation, and is a CPA. Rebecca is a member of The Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants and The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Robert Nelson
Vice President

Rob is a Vice President on the Executive Leadership Team and a member of the Chairman’s Advisory Team. In his current role, Rob works cross-functionally with all Division Managers and assists with annual goal setting and department Incentive programs. Rob has more than 30 years of experience leading teams, guiding strategy, and growing businesses, including his roles as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Chef America and then Nestle’s Handheld Food Group, where he provided strategic direction for the development and management of $200 million of core business.

Sabrina Naim
Vice President, Corporate Strategy

Sabrina directs CIG on strategic growth, culture, and business planning. In this role, she collaborates with the CIG executive team to lead the overall direction and operations of the company. Sabrina was previously the Deal Sourcing Manager for the Private Equity Direct Investment Division of CIG, making direct investments and acquisitions in food and beverage companies. Sabrina is also Principal of Echo Capital Group, a sister company to CIG, which makes growth equity investments and provides strategic leadership for young companies in the consumer products space. Sabrina also runs the Sabrina Merage Foundation, which exists to build bridges between diverse societies, ultimately leading to a more peaceful world. She has been invited to speak at conferences all over the country for family members and advisors alike, and has been featured in magazines and business articles for her work in the corporate and philanthropic arenas.

Tim Bertoch
Vice President of Real Estate

After 20 plus years of leading CIG’s real estate investment platform, Tim has accepted a new role and is now a member of the Merage Family Advisory Board and the Executive Investment Committee. In addition to these responsibilities, Tim will continue to oversee all real estate investment activities in Israel and support all company objectives at CIG and Merage Foundations. Most recently, Tim completed an 18 month leave of absence from CIG while serving a faith based mission in Peru with his wife, Jalene.

Michael Niyompong
Executive Director of Merage Foundations

Michael directs the consortium of Merage Foundations, which includes the David and Laura Merage Foundation. He provides strategic oversight for Early Learning Ventures (ELV), Black Cube, and the many other initiatives that the foundation leads. Michael’s steady leadership advances the organization’s mission of creating opportunities for future generations through venture philanthropy. Michael was recognized for his work by The Denver Business Journal as one of its 40 under 40 leaders in 2013, selected as one of five Livingston Fellows in 2016, and was named by the Aspen Institute to the 2017 Ascend Fellowship. In 2022, Michael was honored by 9NEWS and the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation as a 9NEWS Leader of the Year Finalist and by The Denver Business Journal as a C-Suites Award winner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dan Velazquez
COO – Chief Operating Officer

Dan joined CIG in 2024 and oversees multiple departments, including real estate operations, accounting, human resources, and legal.
With over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, he brings deep expertise across acquisitions, asset management, development, and construction.
Dan holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Louisiana State University and an MBA from the University of Utah.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Josh Mesner
Director of Asset Management
Anne Hornick
CFO - Chief Financial Officer
Ed Kolczynski
CIO – Chief Investment Officer
Mireya Garing
Vice President of Human Resources
Rebecca O'Hearn
Sr. Accounting & Finance Advisor
Robert Nelson
Vice President
Sabrina Naim
Vice President, Corporate Strategy
Tim Bertoch
Vice President of Real Estate
Michael Niyompong
Executive Director of Merage Foundations
Dan Velazquez
COO – Chief Operating Officer