Jorge Fournier, Esq., CPA
President
Jorge Fournier is a commercial real estate specialist with a specialization in leasing, acquisitions, dispositions and management of commercial real estate. Fournier is responsible for overseeing the general operations of the company; research, acquisition, development, and leasing, among other aspects. Jorge joined the CCM Family in 1991.
Betsy Álvarez, CPA, MBA
Senior Vice President of Operations & Finance
Betsy Alvarez has a solid background and extensive experience in all aspects of financial analysis reporting, auditing, taxes, management advisory, and accounting, and software system consulting. Prior to joining CCM, she worked for one of the largest local CPA firms, where she obtained a vast experience in different industries, including real estate. She served as vice-president and manager at the Internal Audit Department of The Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico, complementing her experience in the areas of investments, local government, federal funds, as well as compliance audits for federal programs.
Yvette Meléndez
Vice President of Leasing
Yvette Meléndez is Vice President of Leasing at CCM Puerto Rico. She joined the company in 1999 and is a licensed Real Estate Broker in PR. Her responsibilities include procurement, follow-up, and closing of all leasing activities at CCM. Yvette has over twenty years of experience in international sales and marketing in the retail industry. She worked for 14 years as Caribbean Business Manager for Estée Lauder and was instrumental in the roll out of the Lauder brands throughout the Caribbean. After a brief period as Sales and Marketing Manager for Elizabeth Arden Puerto Rico, Yvette crossed over to the retail aspect of the business as Vice President of ABC Netherlands. She was responsible for all sales and marketing activities for 20 stores throughout St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire and the Duty Free Stores at Luis Muñoz Marín Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Puerto Rico with a degree in Secretarial Sciences.
Maria Fernanda Vélez-Pastrana, Esq.
Leasing Director
Maria Fernanda Vélez-Pastrana joined CCM in October 2021 as Leasing Director. As Director of the leasing department, she supports and co-leads this dynamic leasing team to preserve CCM’s excellent service-oriented reputation whilst growing new business in the Puerto Rico real estate market. Currently, the leasing department manages all new lease negotiations, lease renewals, and tenant support for over 600 tenants in over three million sq. ft.
Prior to joining CCM, Maria Fernanda worked in the litigation Department at McConnell Valdés until 1998, when she established her own law practice concentrating on commercial real estate, property management, commercial counseling, contractual litigation, and commercial bankruptcy cases. With this vast experience in civil law and a leadership style that focuses on teamwork and innovation, Maria Fernanda is a great asset to CCM.
Maria Fernanda is proud to be part of CCM’s philanthropic interests and an active participant in CCM’s outreach events. Independently, she is involved with Proyecto Enlace-Caño Martin Peña, a project committed to improving the quality of life for that community. She also serves as a member of Notarios por Puerto Rico, which provides free notarial services in underprivileged communities.
Maria Fernanda obtained her BA from the University of Puerto Rico, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She obtained a Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She practiced before the Puerto Rico Supreme Court, the U. S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. She is a licensed real estate broker.
Salvador Yapur, BSCE, PE
VP Engineer in charge of new construction development
Salvador is a licensed engineer with a Bachelor’s in Science of Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of PR. Active member of the Puerto Rican Association of Engineers and Surveyors (CIAPR). He has more than 15 years of experience in the development of Residential and Infrastructure projects. He has a proven record supervising teams of Architects, Engineers, Construction Managers, General Contractors and subcontractors to successfully complete projects within the owner’s requirements.
Eng. Yapur has developed nearly 1MW of photovoltaic systems for Commercial Centers Management. Ing Yapur was involved in the team that performed the first three solar commercial systems that received a 75% incentive from the Office of Energy of Puerto Rico leading the construction process. Ing. Yapur also worked directly with the development of the ARRA funds energy efficiency program for the properties obtaining 50% refund from the investment in the properties. Salvador joined the CCM family in 2009.
Vimarie González, MBA
Controller
Mrs. González is responsible for the overall planning, organization, and management of CCM’s accounting department since 2001. Her functions include overseeing the completion of the financial statements and reports, annual budgets, compliance of internal controls, and cash management. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Puerto Rico with a BBA in Accounting & Finance. She also has an MBA in Human Resources Administration and Accounting.
Eng. Noed O. Montes, PE, MEM, PMP
VP of Operations
Eng. Montes possesses a degree from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico majoring in Science/Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Engineering Management with concentrations in construction management and operations management. Eng. Montes is also accredited as a professional engineer in Puerto Rico and as a project management professional. Mr. Montes has been on the management team since 2010 and joined the CCM family in 2007.