Stuart D. Schooler

Co-Founder

Stuart is co-founder of the Maven Group. As Managing Member, Stuart is responsible for day-to-day operations, strategic planning, project acquisitions, development, risk management, engineering oversight and due diligence services. Stuart has provided expert testimony on environmental remediation, stigmatized property and diminution in value, and commercial brokerage disputes. Stuart began his career as an environmental engineer for the Environmental Protection Agency and Amoco Chemicals Corporation. Stuart then entered the real estate market as a commercial real estate broker for Barnes, Morris & Pardoe, establishing that firm's retail sales group. He is widely published on real estate and financial matters.

Stuart earned an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, an M.S. in Energy Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BS in chemical engineering from the University of Maryland. Stuart completed his graduate thesis at Penn in the financial and technical justification of distributive energy systems and is implementing that expertise through the installation of solar panels, geothermal loops and wind systems in many of the Maven Group's real estate projects. Stuart Schooler is a Maryland licensed professional engineer.

Warren S. Teitelbaum

Co-founder

Warren S. Teitelbaum is co-founder of The Maven Group. In 1978, with a loan of $5,000, Warren co-founded, and as CEO, directed the rapid growth of Mattress Discounters (MD). It grew to 275 locations in 14 markets nationwide, leading it to become the nation's largest mattress retailer. In 1997, he sold Mattress Discounters to a publicly held company for an undisclosed amount. At the time of its sale, Mattress Discounters was the largest mattress chain in the United States. Warren was a home furnishings pioneer, integrating every aspect of the business, from advertising to delivery to manufacturing, to private label branding.

Prior to selling MD, not only was he in the mattress business, “Wally” also ventured into the carpet and furniture business, but soon became interested in commercial/residential real estate. He began to apply his business integration expertise that he acquired from the retail sales of Mattress Discounters to the acquisition of operating real estate. After selling Mattress Discounters, Wally directed his efforts towards the creation of retailer friendly shopping center schemes that optimize the retailer's street presence and optimize the consumer shopping experience. With the revival of mixed use residential and retail buildings in Washington's urban core, Wally has focused his efforts on expanding the synergies and complementary elements of mixed-use buildings.

Wally is a US Army Vietnam combat veteran. He was honorably discharged in 1969. He attended Finance School in Indiana. Aside from being a well-accomplished businessman, Wally also strives to be a philanthropist and over the years has supported Big Brothers, JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Foundation), Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. and Wounded Warriors. He is a married father and grandfather.

Aaron Schooler

Vice President of Investments

Aaron is responsible for the sourcing, underwriting, due diligence management and preparation of investment memoranda for acquisitions, property investments and joint ventures. He manages the submission of business plans, budgets and valuations, as well as underwrite leasing, development and financing initiatives. He will also size and screen potential mixed-use, multi-family, retail development and other commercial real estate projects to add to the company’s portfolio.

Aaron earned his Master of Science in Real Estate Finance and Investment from New York University and Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Syracuse University.

Holly Alexander

VP President, Operations & Property Mgmt.

Team Members