Meet Our Team
SkyRun Leadership
Francisco Ortiz
Mr. Ortiz co-founded SkyRun’s predecessor companies in 1995 and has spent almost 20 years building a company of great people that are renowned for their management proficiency, their development and construction capabilities and their savvy in the areas of technology, training and marketing. He has led the development, management, acquisition and disposition of real estate properties; and under his leadership, SkyRun has grown from a Colorado-based real estate firm with assets valued at $2 million to an industry leader with a national footprint and assets valued at more than $10 million.
“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” - Francisco Ortiz (wow – that’s a long quote!)
Fernando Montes de Oca
After completing his Masters Degree in Business Administration from the Cornell University at Ithaca, NY Mr. Montes de Oca began his career as a management consultant with Starwood Corporation, one of the most active hospitality and development firms in the World in 2004, and later became Director of Financial Planning and Strategic Assets.
Fernando is a member of the Executive Council of the Center for Real Estate Finance at the University of Florida and serves as advisor, financial supporter, guest lecturer and panelist for the faculty and students pursuing their MBAs in real estate finance. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Property Managers and a licensed real estate broker in the State of Florida and Mexico. For more than ten years, Mr. Montes de Oca has been committed to developing one of the best multifamily companies in the industry.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -
Oscar O. Urbieta
Oscar Urbieta is the President of Ortiz Bros. Constructions and Chief Operating Officer of SkyRun Property Trust and Chairman of SkyRun’s Investment Committee.
After graduating from UNAM University, Mr. Urbieta served three years as a IT Officer in various assignments and locations with International's Internet and Telecommunications Companies. Prior to joining SkyRun’s predecessor company, Mr. Urbieta had responsibility for all construction and project services at one of the largest and most active development companies in Summit County, CO where he began his association with Ortiz. Pacotti and Montes de Oca. Mr. Urbieta has developed real estate such as privatized public development of office buildings, governmental and university facilities, and student housing. While at SkyRun, he has structured and managed numerous real estate revenue enhancement groups and has been responsible for the construction, development, or acquisition/disposition of real estate assets. Mr. Urbieta is responsible for all operations across the United States.
“Be the first to arrive and the last to leave.”
WORDS TO LIVE BY
Marisol R. Mejia
Prior to joining SkyRun, Marisol was a long-standing partner in a prominent Puerto Vallarta real estate firm. While her practice focused on real estate development and investments, she devoted a substantial portion of her time to the representation of SkyRun.
Oscar Romero
Ari T. Jesset
Ari T. Jessett is Chief Accountant Officer, CPA, and a Treasurer of SkyRun Property Trust. In this capacity, Ari oversees all of the capital markets activity, financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, financial operations, risk management, and tax compliance for SkyRun. In addition to his daily management responsibilities at SkyRun, Ari has been responsible for over $2 Million of debt and equity issuances and structured real estate transactions.
Giovanna Ceravolo
Giovanna is the Home Operations Manager at SkyRun. She is based in Cancun and oversees all aspects of property operations. Giovanna is responsible for information technology, marketing, internal help desk, and SkyRun's Owners and Guests Contact Center. Within 14 years of hospitality experience she loves doing something new everyday.
Lindsey Watkins
David Cantu
He is from Puebla - a beautiful place near Mexico City- He loves relaxing on the beach, watching movies, and take care of his doggies.