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.

Mary Chawn

Accounting Manager

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Mary is a passionate, creative, supportive, flexible, and dependable team member. She always looks for ways to help the team be more effective, starting with the development and maintenance of proper accounting principles, procedures that ensure accurate financial reporting, and critical analysis that all guide our businesses in being fiscally responsible and efficient. Mary has an extensive background as a senior finance professional with a demonstrated loyalty to the people and companies she supports. She carries a Bachelor of Science, Management and Marketing, with a Minor in Accounting from PSU.

Elaine Cohen

Executive Assistant

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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 AWE Fund and Sports Portfolio

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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. She has a background in film production and more than twenty years in non-profit management. With decades of experience in project and people management, Phran has lead the 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. With a belief that women are capable of anything, Phran is now focused on cultivating the eCos AWE (Accelerated Woman Entrepreneur) Fund to provide growth capital for women-owned businesses.

Katie Hollis

Marketing and Research Assistant

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Katie brings strong experience in marketing and event production. Her background in VIP productions gives her a wonderful professional and cultural sensitivity that enables her to build close working relationships with her team members and our investment partners. In her role as a J1 Trainee, Katie is supporting the marketing, research and special projects of the entire eCos portfolio.

Simon Nadler

Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel

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Simon is dedicated to supporting and guiding team members to achieve day to day objectives and personal goals, building sustainable infrastructure, and executing business plans to achieve long-term goals. He is a thoughtful, steady, and caring leader with years of experience as general counsel and in the M&A transaction field. Simon’s efforts are focused on supporting the eCos team and maximizing value for our partners. Simon leads efforts in: Work with portfolio companies and eCos team members • eCos HR and finance processes and policies • M&A process and strategy • Infrastructure development • Risk management Simon is also heavily involved in development and implementation of eCos and portfolio company strategy, growth management, resource management and allocation, and integration.

Neil Orolin

Director of Accounting and Finance

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Neil brings his more than 15 years of public accounting, corporate, tax compliance, and planning expertise to eCos. As a Certified Public Accountant, he oversees financial reporting and tax planning for portfolio companies, maintains the personal financial statement of eCos’ CEO, and advises on tax planning strategies for acquisitions and divestitures. Neil is the perfect brainstorming partner, as his calm nature and expertise bring clarity and focus and always drive solutions.

Juliya Sheynman

Chief Experience Officer

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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.

Bill Unger

Director of Special Properties

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Having decades of experience in process engineering, lean process improvement, facilities management and business growth and development, Bill's operational excellence allows him to excel in his role visioning and managing unique properties and projects. He excels in building community connections and partnerships, from rentals to civil support. Bill is a leader who is driven by his empathy for others, positive work ethic and a strong sense of optimism in every situation.

Lindsey Yankie

Director of Human Resources

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With a solid foundation in HR best practices and a passion for fostering a team culture, Lindsey strives to play an important role in shaping our employee-focused strategies. She prides herself on building strong relationships, championing employee well-being, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, making her a valuable asset to our team.

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