Darryl Berger –
Founder and Chairman
Mr. Berger established The Berger Company in 1972. As an
investor, developer, and financier of real estate, he has
overseen major sophisticated real estate transactions of all
types for four decades. He serves as a Trustee of both
Vanderbilt University and Tulane University. He is at the
forefront of the New Orleans hospitality industry, serving as
the Chairman of the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation
and as a Board member of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. In
addition, he serves on the board of many civic, charitable,
educational, and business institutions and over the course of a
prestigious career, has been honored with numerous awards.
A native and lifelong resident of New Orleans, Mr. Berger earned
a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University and law
degree from Tulane University, both with honors.
Charles Riels –
Senior Vice
President, Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Riels has been with The Berger Company since its founding in
1972. He has supervised real estate closings and other business
transactional decisions involving hundreds of millions of
dollars. He is a member of the Louisiana Society of Certified
Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants.
Mr. Riels earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the
University of Southern Mississippi.
Martha Heausler –
Controller
Ms. Heausler has been with The Berger Company since 2002. She
was previously a tax manager with KPMG, LLP in New Orleans where
she focused on corporations and partnerships, including real
estate developers. She is a member of the Louisiana Society of
Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants.
Ms. Heausler earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the
University of Virginia.
Charles Floca –
Senior Vice
President, Design and Construction
Mr. Floca has been with The Berger Company since 1988. He has
over 30 years of experience in the planning, design, and project
management of commercial real estate development, including
office buildings, retail and mixed use projects, and hotels. He
is a member of the American Institute of Architects, and also
served as a commissioned officer on active duty with the United
State Marine Corps for four and one-half years.
Mr. Floca earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University
of Texas and a Master of Architecture degree from Texas A&M
University.
Tim Frame –
Senior
Project Manager, Design and Construction
Mr. Frame has been with The Berger Company since 2008 and is
responsible for managing the design and construction process for
all TBC real estate investments, including planning and
coordination, project budgeting, schedule, contractor selection,
and construction management. Previously, he was a Senior
Project Manager at R.J. Griffin and Company in Atlanta, GA. His
is a Certified Commercial Investment Member candidate.
Mr. Frame earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Auburn
University.
Arnold Cooper –
Senior Vice
President, Property Manager
Mr. Cooper has been with The Berger Company for over 20 years.
He has extensive experience in managing shopping centers and
malls, office buildings, apartment buildings, and parking
facilities. He has been a Certified Property Manager (CPM), a
Louisiana licensed real estate broker, and a Realtor for over 30
years. Heis a past president of the Louisiana IREM Chapter and
presently serves on the boards of French Quarter Festivals and
French Quarter Business Association.
Mr. Cooper earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Auburn
University.
Brandon Berger –
Vice
President
Mr. Berger is a Principal of The Berger Company. His
responsibilities include the asset management of the company’s
retail, hotel, and parking portfolio; assisting in the loan
procurement of construction and permanent financing on new and
existing projects; and sourcing new deal opportunities for the
company. He is a member of the International Council of
Shopping Centers and serves on the Board of Trustees of the
National World War II Museum and of the New Orleans Arts
Council.
Mr. Berger earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt
University and a Master of Science in Real Estate Development
from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Ben Tiller –
Vice
President
Mr. Tiller has been with The Berger Company since 2007 and is a
key executive and Principal in several major investments of the
company. He has worked on real estate projects throughout the
greater New Orleans Metropolitan area, including overseeing the
company’s extensive holdings in St. Tammany Parish. Previously,
he served as Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Lending
for Colonial Bank in Tampa, Florida. In addition to his
business endeavors, he serves on the board of the Louisiana
Philharmonic Orchestra, the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority,
and several other local civic and charitable organizations.
Mr. Tiller earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the
University of Florida.
Allison Tiller –
Vice
President, Operations
Ms. Tiller is a Principal in The Berger Company and oversees
corporate management and a wide array of the company’s assets.
Previously, she practiced law with the Financial Institutions
Group of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, and Flom, L.L.P. and was
the Gulf Coast Recovery Project Director at Appleseed, a
nationally-based non-profit legal organization. She is
treasurer of the NOCCA
Institute, serves as a board member of the Downtown Development
District of New Orleans and Hands On New Orleans, and is a
trustee of the Jefferson Trust at the University of Virginia.
Ms. Tiller earned both her Bachelor of Arts and law degrees from
the University of Virginia.
AFFILIATES
Darryl Berger, Jr. –
President; Berger Holdings, LLC – Phoenix, Arizona
Mr. Berger is a Principal in The Berger Company and is the
Founder of Berger Holdings, an affiliate of The Berger Company
based in Phoenix, Arizona. Through the affiliated company, he
makes retail, hospitality, multifamily, & parking investments,
along with high-yield debt placements, with a geographic focus
in the Western United States. He is a Certified Commercial
Investment Member and involved with numerous civic and
charitable organizations.
Mr. Berger earned a
Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University.
Ryan Berger –
President; Ryan Berger Properties, LLC – Austin, Texas
Mr. Berger is a Principal in The Berger Company and is the
Founder of Ryan Berger Properties, an affiliate of The Berger
Company based in Austin, Texas. Through the affiliated company,
he seeks retail, hospitality, & parking investment and
development opportunities with a geographic focus in Texas and
the Southeastern United States. He is a Certified Commercial
Investment Member and an active member of the Real Estate
Council of Austin.
Mr. Berger earned a
Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University and a Master
of Business Administration from the Wharton School at the
University of Pennsylvania.
