Team – MDNI Group

Our Team

David Hirsch - Managing Partner

As CEO, David is responsible for managing the strategies, direction and operations at MIDOS Development. David is a licensed General Contractor in California, as well as in 3 additional states. David started his career in media and advertising, with a focus on the remodeling and construction industry. He cofounded 1800Remodel.com, a national home improvement brand and platform, to allow homeowners to connect with local contractors. Over the past 10 years, David has personally hired and trained over 500 employees, has accumulated expertise in general construction, renovation and development, and has personally overseen completion on projects with a combined valued at over $500M.

Naohiro Nishida- Managing Partner

After graduating from Meiji University’s School of Political Science and Economics, I became interested in the financial industry and went to New York to study on my own while still a student, where I learned about the real financial industry first-hand. I started my career in the financial industry at Nomura Securities.

I worked in the wealth management department, providing asset advisory services to the super-rich. After that, with the support of many customers, I fulfilled my goal of starting my own business, which I had held since my student days, and in 2013 I became independent.

After moving to the United States, I entered the real estate development business in earnest and have been working hard to become a bridge between Japanese investors and the United States.

In relation to this investment, as a Board Member, I will oversee the entire project, provide financial support for fundraising, loan coordination, and currency hedging, etc.

Naomi - Development Manager

As Development Manager, I oversee all phases of real estate development, from acquisition to final disposition, coordinating with investors, contractors, and local stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and optimized returns. Specializing in residential, commercial, and ground-up infill developments, I bridge Japanese institutional investors with U.S. professionals, leveraging cross-cultural expertise to foster strategic partnerships.

Born and raised in Japan, and living in the USA since 2002, I draw on my experience in both American and Japanese business practices to guide international clients through the Los Angeles real estate market. My approach, rooted in the Japanese principle of Omotenashi, ensures thoughtful, attentive service at every step.

I hold a BFA in Interior Design & Architecture from the USA. Licensed as a real estate agent in California since 2010, I spent 10 years with Vista Sotheby’s International Realty, focusing on luxury properties for high-net-worth clients. Currently licensed at Sage Real Estate Group, I combine global firm experience with a boutique agency’s client-centric approach to offer personalized solutions for both residential and commercial clients.

Joseph Fine - Partner

Joseph has been involved in real estate and construction since his teens, becoming a contractor, underwriter and real estate broker. He has extensive experience in operating a wide variety of large scale construction, renovation and development initiatives from start to completion, bringing his personal brand of obsessive attention to detail to every project. In addition to his intimate involvement with all planned and ongoing construction projects, Joseph is the primary systems architect behind most of the unique processes utilized daily by the MIDOS team, where his distinctive foresight, calculated thoroughness and accuracy allows complex projects to progress smoothly.

Jake Heller - Partner

Jake is a graduate of Indiana University's Kelley School of Business with a double major in Finance and Real Estate. His foundation in Real Estate was built at Heller Properties, a family office focused on developing residential properties in California, Arizona, and Nevada. Jake led the development team for two of the family’s more recent projects, a 130 unit apartment building in Henderson, Nevada and a 40 unit apartment building in Beverly Hills, totaling $50M in development costs. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker (# 02102604) and has successfully overseen the execution of over 4,000 units in Los Angeles.

Christopher Welch - CFO

Chris is a seasoned finance executive with more than 20 years as CFO, COO or principal in 5 different companies. With tenure working in retail food & beverage, technology, automotive services and real estate development, Chris brings a wide range of experience to Midos. Chris manages all back office, finance, administration, IT and treasury functions for the company. Chris has a BA in Architecture from UC Berkeley, an MBA from UCLA, is a licensed general contractor (874402) and also serves as a Design Review Board member for the City of Glendale, CA.

Steve Ghermezian - Head of Construction

Steve has 20+ years of Operations and Management experience, where he has directly managed an extensive variety of construction projects. Many of our clients will attest that Steve is a team player and understands the importance of getting results. Steve’s hands-on involvement includes overseeing virtually every facet of ongoing construction, as varied as onboarding and negotiations, managing project timelines, schedules, compliance with building and safety code, permitting, training, and virtually anything else related to day to day construction management. Steve also has an MBA from Loyola Marymount University.