Leadership

Robert A. Cohen,

Robert A. Cohen, President and Founder, has an extensive background in real estate law and management. Prior to founding R. A. Cohen & Associates, Inc., he was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Imperial Properties, Inc. Prior to that, Bob enjoyed a long and successful career as Vice President and General Counsel of M. J. Raynes Incorporated during its period of dominance in co-op conversions in the 1980s. Bob began his professional career as an associate at Proskauer Rose, one of the nation’s largest law firms. He is a graduate of the NYU School of Law.

Ralph Della Cava,

Ralph Della Cava, Executive Vice President and Principal, joined Bob as a founding partner of R. A. Cohen & Associates, Inc. in 1990. Ralph leverages his experience in investment and acquisition analysis, real estate development and finance to ensure consistent growth. Ralph oversees all acquisition, disposition and financial strategies and has helped the firm grow into new and emerging markets throughout its 30-year history. His in-depth market knowledge and commitment to integrity have laid the foundation for the firm’s continued success.

Rina Krebs, CPA

Rina Krebs, CPA, Controller of R.A. Cohen & Associates, Inc., began her accounting career working for six years in public accounting before moving to the private sector. She was previously the Assistant Controller at Imperial Properties, Inc. and before that worked as the Controller of Namco, Inc. Currently serving as the Controller for R.A. Cohen & Associates, Inc. Rina is responsible for all accounting functions within the business as well as overseeing the accounting staff. She is responsible for all pro-forma and budget preparation as well as expense and purchase-order tracking.

Ms. Krebs is a Certified Public Accountant.

Dustin Zucker

Dustin Zucker, Vice President of R.A. Cohen & Associates, Inc., oversees all day-to-day property management & operations in addition to new property acquisitions and client relations.

Prior to joining R.A. Cohen & Associates, Inc., Dustin was a Senior Manager at one of the largest property management firms in North America. In his role there, he helped grow their Multifamily Rental Division nationally.

Dustin received his Master’s Degree in Real Estate Investment & Finance from New York University, and brings with him a keen understanding of Real Estate budget and acquisition analysis.

Harry Stephenson

Harry Stephenson, Vice President of R.A. Cohen & Associates, Inc., oversees the project management division in addition to new property acquisitions. Harry is responsible for all renovations across the R.A. Cohen portfolio, including apartment and interior rehabs, as well as exterior restorations.

After graduating from Columbia University where he majored in Sociology with a concentration in Art History, Harry first joined R.A. Cohen & Associates, Inc., as a property manager, and has since taken on a variety of roles & responsibilities. Outside of work, he is passionate about the emerging contemporary art world. His artistic eye and attention to detail enhances the company by keeping its properties on the forefront of modern design.