Leadership

Michael Ervolina, Founder & Managing Principal

Michael Ervolina is the Founder and Managing Principal of ErvoSquare, a privately owned, commercial real estate investment and development firm based in Denver, CO. ErvoSquare is focused on acquiring opportunistic and value-add commercial real estate along Colorado’s Front Range. ErvoSquare takes an entrepreneurial approach to identifying assets in the lower-middle market, which are typically overlooked by institutional investors, and create value through proactive asset management, strategic redevelopment, and tactical leasing strategies. ErvoSquare was founded in 2020 after Michael relocated to Denver after a 12-year career in New York City.

Prior to ErvoSquare, Michael was a Senior Associate at SomeraRoad Inc., a New York-based commercial real estate investment firm focused on opportunistic transactions across all asset classes and U.S. geographies. At SomeraRoad Inc., Michael led the acquisition and asset management efforts across various industrial, retail, and office assets throughout the United States.

Prior to SomeraRoad, Inc., Michael held positions at Cohen Equities, Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group LLC, and Walker & Dunlop that acquired or financed over $475MM of properties. Michael began his career on the Exotic Interest Rate Derivates trading desk at J.P. Morgan.

Michael earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance & Entrepreneurship from Villanova University where he was captain and four-time academic all-American with the Men’s Ice Hockey team. Michael also earned his Master’s in Real Estate from New York University where he was the recipient of the Douglas Elliman Scholarship.

Michael is a member of Denver Children’s Foundation and enjoys playing ice hockey, golf, snowboarding, and is an avid Buffalo Bills fan.

Max Whittaker, Vice President of Asset Management and Acquisitions

Max Whittaker is the VP of Acquisition and Asset Management of ErvoSquare and is primarily focused on the new acquisitions and active management of the existing portfolio for the firm. Max’s roll includes identifying, qualifying, and pursuing new acquisitions as well as completing capital improvement and leasing strategies for existing assets in the portfolio.

Prior to ErvoSquare, Max was a relationship manager for the Denver CRE team at SouthState Bank, where he was tasked with originating and underwriting new CRE loans. Prior to his role as a relationship manager, Max was a portfolio manager at SouthState where he was responsible for the ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the bank’s ~$700MM loan portfolio. Max’s 7-year career in banking started after he graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder’s undergraduate business program with an emphasis in finance with a certificate in real estate. Max previously served on various committees and as president of the CU Real Estate Alumni Network.

Originally from New Hampshire, Max enjoys snowboarding, golfing, camping, and boating.