Multi-family housing developer Conifer Realty appoints CFO

ROCHESTER — Conifer Realty, LLC, a developer of affordable multi-family housing, recently announced the appointment of Robert (Rob) Corredine as its new chief financial officer (CFO). In this expanded role, he will oversee finance, accounting, asset management, portfolio management and capital markets for the Rochester–based company that constructs, owns, and manages multifamily apartment communities across New York state, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Corredine brings more than a decade of financial-leadership experience to his new role, having worked at Conifer since 2013 in various capacities within the finance and accounting department, according to a Feb. 26 company news release. In his most recent role as executive VP of finance and accounting, he was active in leading the continued development of the company’s accounting function, which has strengthened Conifer’s financial performance. “We are thrilled to announce Rob’s promotion to Chief Financial Officer,” Sam Leone, president of Conifer Realty, said in the release. “His extensive background in finance and accounting, coupled with his deep understanding of our company’s operations, positions him as the ideal candidate for this role. Rob’s journey from within our organization exemplifies his dedication and expertise, making him uniquely suited to lead our finance and accounting functions. I have every confidence that Rob will continue to be an invaluable leader, playing a pivotal role in guiding our financial success as we move forward.” Prior to joining Conifer Realty, Corredine worked at Centerline Capital Group in New York City, as assistant VP in the firm’s Fund Accounting Group. There, he was responsible for the financial reporting of the company’s portfolio of affordable-housing investments throughout the U.S., as well as for the financial consolidation of more than $2.7 billion in investment funds. At that time, Centerline had the nation’s largest portfolio of affordable units. As a certified public accountant (CPA), Corredine began his career as an auditor at Davie Kaplan, CPA, P.C. in Rochester. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Nazareth College. Conifer Realty says it is a full-service real-estate company specializing in the development, construction, management, and ownership of high-quality, affordable housing communities. The company has developed more than 21,000 affordable-housing apartments across more than 300 residential communities. That includes Conifer properties in the greater Syracuse, Watertown, Ithaca, and Binghamton areas.