MICHAEL SCHAFFER
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Michael holds a BA degree from Yale University and a MBA degree from Harvard Business School. He has been actively involved in the business for over 25 years, serves as Manager for Block 235 Development Associates, LLC, and directs leasing operations. Prior to joining the business, Michael had extensive banking experience as Senior Vice President at both Bank of New England and Bank of Boston. His expertise in the banking industry ranges from Marketing, Loan Workouts, to Commercial and Real Estate Management responsibilities. During Ella Grasso’s Administration, Michael served as Executive Aide to the Commissioner of Public Works with responsibilities over the State’s property management and construction programs. He also holds a Connecticut Real Estate license. Actively involved in community organizations, Michael served as Chair of the New Haven Development Commission, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Downtown Special Services District, Neighborhood Music School, Co-Chair of the Capital Campaign Jewish Community Center, and Chair, United Way Campaign, 1999. Michael presently sits on the Boards of the Chamber of Commerce, Long Wharf Theatre, Science Park, First Community Bank, and Start Bank and is a fellow of Silliman College at Yale.
SUSAN RYAN
VICE PRESIDENT
Susan Ryan has worked at C.A White for over 10 years after an extensive career in banking where she was a Managing Director at Fleet Bank. Her managerial experience encompasses operations, wealth management, international trade, cash management and many strategic and technical areas. She has a B.A and M.A. from the University of Chicago and an M.B.A. in Marketing and Finance from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Susan works with C.A. White’s Property Management, Human Resources, and Marketing.
SANDI SIEDEL
CPM®, Commercial And Residential Property Management
Sandi has worked as the Senior Property Manager for C.A. White, Inc for about 20 years. She oversees over 200 residential units in Downtown New Haven as well as approximately 600,000 square feet of commercial space including retail and office properties which are both company owned and third party contracts.
Sandi has held an officer position for over 10 years with CT Chapter of IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management), including President. Sandi earned her CPM® (Certified Property Manager) designation in 2006 and currently holds her Real Estate license. She was awarded CPM® for the Year in 2007. She received her B.S. in Business Management from Central Connecticut State University. Sandi is currently taking classes to obtain her CCIM designation.
Sandi lives in Southington with her two children, Kaitlin and Jake.