OUR TEAM
An alumnus of The Roxbury Latin School and the University of Virginia, Dan began his career in strategy consulting for boutique firms in Boston, with a dual focus on profit improvement and due diligence for middle-market private equity transactions. His first multi-family purchase in 2005 awakened a genuine passion for real estate, leading to a full-time pivot into real estate acquisitions just two years later.
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Shortly thereafter, in 2008, Dan founded Cougar Capital Management, Inc., a Property Management and Construction Management firm. Since then, Cougar Capital has scaled to provide services to more than 1,000 apartments and commercial units in MA, RI, CT, NH, VT, PA, ME, and FL, all acquired personally and via syndications. Today, with over two decades of private real estate investment experience, Dan remains focused on the strategic growth of Cougar Capital's portfolio of senior housing and multi-family assets, which now total greater than 1,800 units across eight states.
In Massachusetts, Dan holds an Unrestricted Construction Supervisor License. He is also a registered Home Improvement Contractor, a Moderate Risk Deleader, and a licensed Real Estate Broker. In his spare time, Dan is an active member of Habitat for Humanity and tutors local GMAT students for Manhattan Review.
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Since joining the company in 2010 as a property manager for the Salem region, Juan has contributed to the success of the organization by maximizing revenue, cutting costs, and setting up procedures and high-quality standards for the CCM Team and tenants across the portfolio.
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With a background in construction and business administration, Juan has been an integral part of the organization’s activities across property management, acquisitions, land development, and remodeling of existing buildings.
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Juan is responsible for overseeing the Accounting, Property Management and Construction divisions of CCM.
Ian joined Cougar Capital’s acquisitions team in 2017. In his role, he focuses on growing the CCM portfolio with high-quality assets, evaluates dispositions, oversees the underwriting and due diligence process. Ian is also a project manager at Cougar Capital. He is responsible for the development of value add, complete renovation and condo conversion projects with a focus on time and budget management.
Prior to joining CCM Ian graduated magna cum laude from High Point University with a BSBA degree.
Matt joined Cougar Capital Management in 2025, bringing to the team nearly two decades of business development and marketing expertise across multiple asset classes in the investment management industry. Additionally, his background in private real estate and construction strengthens the firm’s capital markets, investor relations, and operations efforts.
Matt holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and in Studio Art from The University of Virginia.
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JEREMY VERLEY
Associate
jeremy@cougarcapitalm.com
Jeremy Verley, a Real Estate Development Associate at Cougar Capital Management, combines market research, financial modeling, and project management expertise. A Milton Academy high school graduate, Jeremy earned both a Bachelor’s in Science and a Master’s in Commerce with a focus on Marketing and Management from the University of Virginia, where he was a vital member of the men's soccer team for five years.
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At Cougar Capital Management, Jeremy assesses project viability, navigates regulatory landscapes, and manages real estate projects from conception to completion, ensuring they meet financial and community expectations while enhancing the urban environment
ALI CHOUCRI
Communications
ali@cougarcapitalm.com
Ali joined Cougar in 2024, bringing his expertise in business development, investor relations, and acquisition support. He adds value to CCM by fostering new relationships and expanding the firm's network of investors and partners. Ali has extensive experience in commercial real estate brokerage, finance, and structured investments.
ROBERT GREENE
Analyst
robert@cougarcapitalm.com
Robert joined Cougar Capital in 2024 after completing a Master’s in Engineering at the University of Oxford. As an analyst, he supports the team with financial modeling, underwriting, and due diligence, focusing on identifying and evaluating new investment opportunities.​
Outside of work, he’s an avid rock climber and a part-time ski instructor in the youth seasonal program at Sunday River.