OUR TEAM
ANDY K.
Andy has been in real estate for over 25 years. He started as a real estate attorney at Blank Rome where he counseled/advised some of the largest companies/lenders in the region.
From there, he went to Rite Aid Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company. He was an officer and director of the company and served as real estate counsel, and then Director of Real Estate. At Rite Aid, he devised and implemented the market strategy for real estate development in the Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, South New Jersey and Maryland markets which included 340+ stores. While there, he was involved with the acquisition and/or leasing of over 90 new freestanding stores.
He then went to The Goldenberg Group where he was a partner and key player in the acquisition, development, leasing and management of over 5,000,000 square feet of projects varying from shopping centers to high end condo conversions.
Since then, he has successfully developed and continues to develop dozens of projects in all asset classes, first in Pennsylvania and now in South Florida.
Andy has an undergraduate degree from Penn State and an MBA/JD (cum laude) from Temple University.
ERNIE KNECHEL
Ernie is a 15-year real estate industry veteran having been involved in all aspects of real estate. From owning his own small businesses to working with large corporate clients Ernie's edge has always been his passion, energy, hard work, and commitment to each project. His career highlights include numerous property management awards, overseeing the complete renovation of 100s of apartments, developing a ground up retail pad site for a national medical group, and exceeding $10 million in annual real estate sales. As a realtor, owner, and property manager Ernie has been a part of over $150m in real estate transaction value.
At Rockland Capital, Ernie is in charge of the property management division, construction projects, real estate sales, and exploring new investment opportunities.
Ernie is a graduate of Temple University Fox School of Business majoring in both Finance and Real Estate.
Currently residing in Penn Valley with his wife and two daughters, Ernie enjoys spending time golfing, road trips, and any watersport activities.
JAMIE ARONOW
Jamie is responsible for all aspects of Rockland Capital's accounting and finances.
Prior to Rockland, Jamie worked for eLocal.com and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Jamie also served in active roles for the Parent's Committee of Germantown Academy including serving as President and Treasurer.
Jamie graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Finance.
Jamie lives in Ambler with her husband and two children. She enjoys tennis, skiing, reading, thunderstorms and long walks with her dog Ernie.