Teams

Fueling our people and communities.

eCos investments are now centered on the commercial real estate, service and sports sectors and supported by a centralized leadership team focused on finance, human and capital resources, marketing and business development.

Jonathan Ehrenfeld

Tradesman. Pioneer. Entrepreneur.

In elementary school, Jonathan was selling soda to his peers. At 19, he became a self-taught electrician, then carpenter. One could say he’s often chosen the road less traveled, taking risks and diving into opportunities that few others would have pursued, industries few were willing to touch. He’s always on the lookout for “great bones” and asking himself the same question:
What will it take to build value here?
With a focus on growing impact and achieving success in less chartered industries, he’s been willing to face rejection, and loss. He’s put his neck on the line for his investments, his principles and his people. Assessing risk, taking faith in the reward, he leads his companies with a confidence and willingness to trust his teams and try new things.

With a mentor approach to problem solving and business development, respect for team governance and autonomous management, Jonathan’s leadership is the undercurrent to success for the eCos system.

Elaine Cohen

Director of Special Projects

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Elaine is the starter engine behind much of the Ehrenfeld Companies launch activities; supporting the set-up of infrastructures from HR to IT and space allocation. Elaine is a keen juggler with organizational priorities, and will always jump in for an assist. Having been with Jonathan and his teams since early 2018, Elaine is super attuned to keeping harmony in planning, scheduling and problem solving for a diverse set of personalities and industries.

Phran Edelman

Director of Enterprise Initiatives & Experience

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Phran is a rare “left and right brain thinker”; not only is she objective and analytical, but also creative and intuitive. Her professional foundation includes a background in film production and more than two decades of leadership in nonprofit management. With decades of experience in project and people management, Phran has led eCos in developing a sport portfolio including Triangle Swim School in Raleigh, NC, and SPIRE FC soccer club in Cleveland, OH, while overseeing various special projects at SPIRE, our international athletic academy and competition center in Geneva, OH. Grounded in the belief that exceptional guest experience drives long-term value, Phran is currently focused on enhancing operations and elevating the overall guest experience at the DoubleTree by Hilton Baltimore North – Pikesville.

Rachel Jobes

Director of Human Resources

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Rachel is dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience for all employees eCos. She has oversight of compensation and benefits, HR operations, and employee relations. She is a leader in shaping and driving the eCos culture strategy, including leadership succession, learning and talent, diversity and inclusion, workforce planning, and total rewards. Her resume in Human Resources leadership roles is extensive, along with a Bachelor of Science degree in legal studies.

Juliya Sheynman

Chief of Staff & Experience

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Juliya is dedicated to mission, vision and values. She is hyper-focused on building meaningful relationships, strong teams, and culture, with the resources to help our people and companies thrive. She comes to eCos with years of experience in non-profit marketing, management, and development. With her strong eye for detail and customer focus, she is a high-functioning seasoned leader. Juliya’s efforts are focused on strengthening the eCos stakeholder experience. Juliya leads efforts in: Inter-company connection and communication • Brand and marketing design and implementation • Fundraising and Investor relations • Community engagement and charitable giving • Team development Juliya is also heavily involved in strategy and leadership for the eCos team and portfolio companies, creation of process and protocol, integration, and business development.

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