— About Us

Built on Experience.
Driven by Opportunity.

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Arris Partners is a privately held real estate investment firm.

We focus on generating compelling risk-adjusted returns through the acquisition, development, and management of commercial real estate.

Founded in 2017, Arris targets undermanaged properties and opportunities shaped by emerging trends in e-commerce and the unique demand drivers of local markets where we have deep knowledge and experience. We bring an entrepreneurial approach to a disciplined investment process focused on small-to-mid-sized properties.

Our Team

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    John Garofalo, CFA | Manager & Co-Founder

    John Garofalo is a Manager and Co-Founder of Arris Partners, LLC with 20 years of real estate advisory, financing, and investing experience. 

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    Tom Sibley | Manager & Co-Founder

    Tom Sibley is a Manager and Co-Founder of Arris Partners, LLC with over 18 years of real estate brokerage, leasing, and investing experience. 

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    Marc Pristawa | Managing Director

    Marc Pristawa is a Director of Arris Partners, LLC with over 18 years of capital markets experience.

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Strategic Advisors

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    Jeff White | Aries Commercial Real Estate

    Jeffrey A. White is a Partner and Managing Broker of Aries Commercial Real Estate, LLC with over 10 years of real estate advisory, financing, development, and investing experience.

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    Jason Litwack | Starlight Equity Partners

    Jason is the founder and Managing Partner of Starlight Equity Partners – a real estate investment company that specializes in opportunistic investments, primarily in multi-family, industrial and office assets.

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    Jeff Chizmas | Business Leader & Investor

    Jeff is a seasoned business leader/investor having founded or purchased, operated, and successfully exited multiple platform companies in a variety of industries over three decades.

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