Adam is responsible for the entire development process ranging from site identification through the ultimate sale on the secondary investor market. Prior to joining Grand View, Adam worked with the Paradise Development Group as a Development Manager focusing on expanding the Walgreen’s footprint in Western Pennsylvania as well as identifying other development opportunities, which included strip center, bank, and big box sites. During his career, he has also held positions in various real estate capacities with Massaro Properties, Armstrong Development, and National City Bank.

Adam is also an owner of Diesel Club Lounge, a nationally renowned nightclub, lounge, and live music venue in the South Side of Pittsburgh. His group, South Side Entertainment Company has also started construction to open an upscale lounge concept in Columbus Ohio in February and have plans to expand the Diesel concept to Baltimore late next year.

Mr. DeSimone has also owned and operated several closely held businesses through the years. Adam has Bachelor degrees in Finance and Investment Management from Duquesne University and holds a Pennsylvania Real Estate Brokers License. He currently resides in Peters Township with his wife Megan with a child on the way.

The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based outfit knew it was on to something when a Kobold watch was named one of the “World’s 10 Best Watches” in its class by International Wristwatch Magazine. Kobold watches are designed for use by polar explorers and other professionals who require accurate and reliable wristwatches rugged enough to be worn in the most punishing of conditions. These high-precision timepieces have been well-received by this market, and since 2002 Kobold watches have been worn on more polar expeditions than any other wristwatch.

Kobold is a pioneer in the watch industry, and like the explorers that wear its watches to the ends of the earth, the company is not looking to stop just yet. With ideas for industry-leading watches, new marketing strategies, and a lasting devotion to mechanical timepieces, it can be expected that the Kobold Watch Company will always adhere to its mantra - Embrace Adventure!

Mr. Sweeney joined Renal Solutions in March of 2004 as Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations, responsible for marketing, sales, and business development oversight. Prior to joining Renal Solutions, Mr. Sweeney served in numerous senior level positions at Baxter International over a seventeen-year period. Most recently he served in the role of Vice President of Strategy Development for the $1.7 billion renal division. Prior to this role, residing in Singapore, he served as Vice President/General Manager of Baxter Renal Asia, a $100 million operating unit serving 14 countries with 250 employees. Mr. Sweeney has served in a variety of other senior roles in the Baxter organization with a focus in marketing. He currently serves as a member of the Advisory Board of the Product Strategy Network. Mr. Sweeney holds an MBA in Marketing/Business Strategy from the Kellogg Graduate School of Business at Northwestern University and a BS in Accounting from Miami University.

Dr. Lloyd Corder is a marketing strategist and researcher who has completed over 1,000 full scale marketing research projects. He has consulted with ABB, Alcoa, Allegheny County Department of Human Services, American Iron & Steel Institute, Audubon Institute, Bayer, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Dunlop Tires,Duquesne University, Eat 'n Park restaurants, FedEx, GlaxoSmithKline, Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau, Heinz, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, LG, MSA, National Aviary, Pizza Outlet, Point Park College, PPG Industries, Quaker State, Sprint, UPMC Health Plan, Vatican Museums, Viking Freight Systems, Wendy's, Western Union, WQED Pittsburgh, Xerox and others.

Red Star Ironworks is Pittsburgh's premiere custom iron-work atelier dedicated to the art of blacksmithing. Specializing in both decorative and architectural metal work, Red Star Ironworks is committed to artistic excellence while accommodating a variety of functional residential and commercial design needs.

Red Star Ironworks has been creating one-of-a-kind, custom wrought iron and steel pieces since 2001. What began as an artistic collaboration between Peter Lambert and Ed Parish founded on a mutual commitment to quality craftsmanship, integrity of design, and an appreciation for the material, has grown into a full-scale professional team of dedicated artisans whose primary goal is to create the finest custom metal work available.