Our Leadership

Henry Russell

Co-Founder and CEO

Henry Russell is the CEO and Co-Founder of Santos Holdings. Henry is also the Founder and CEO of RFC Capital and directs the overall direction of the company and its subsidiary companies. From acquisition and asset management strategies of the investments to operational oversight, and finally to the closing exit, Henry is responsible for transaction sourcing, investment analysis, asset management, and implementation of value-added plans as part of asset repositioning…

Richard Du

Founder and Chairman

Richard Du is a visionary Vietnamese-American entrepreneur with an outstanding track record in establishing successful businesses within the real estate industry. As the founder and CEO of Agorafy, Richard has built a web-based real estate platform providing precise and up-to-date information on commercial and residential listings. His mission is to empower real estate professionals with the knowledge and data required to close deals efficiently…

Dominic Ewers

Chief Operating Officer

Dom Ewers leads the team through all operational aspects of each project and ensures both property management and construction continue to act in the investors best interests…

Raymond Chow

Project Manager

Diego Lares

Communications Director

Diego is an architect by training and heritage, and a visionary by trade. The son of a successful architect and an accomplished artist, Diego has a deep relationship with visual creativity. Creating powerful images is a craft he has been refining since childhood. One of his father’s quotes, “The key to architecture is knowing how to express an idea”, is the cornerstone of his professional career. From a young age, Diego has known the importance of listening and successfully capturing his client’s ideas. After practicing architecture professionally in London, Diego made NYC his home, and founded 3D World renderings, Inc. in 2012…

Alex Ocampo

Senior Designer

Alex has a solid history of working with teams in creative fields, after completing her professional studies in Architecture. She worked in government agencies and then started working at 3D World renderings, Inc. in 2017. She started as head of accounts, where she helped maintain healthy relationships with all clients and ensured our office stayed afloat. Then she worked her way up to senior designer…

Derek Czarkowski

Investments Director

Derek Czarkowski is an accomplished investment and real estate professional with 18 years in acquisitions, asset management, capital markets, and fundraising. Currently the Director of Investments at RFC Capital, Derek leverages his extensive knowledge in multifamily acquisitions and redevelopment, guiding the firm’s strategic growth across Southern California. In his role, he drives value through keen insights into financial modeling, investor relations, portfolio valuation, and due diligence…

Araseli Sanchez

Acquisitions Coordinator

As a dedicated Real Estate Acquisitions Coordinator, Araseli specializes in managing theacquisition process from initial evaluation to successful closing, focusing on escrowmanagement. She bridges the gap between identifying high-potential investment opportunitiesand ensuring all transactions are completed efficiently and accurately…

Kasey Converse

Accounting Manager

Kasey Converse is a dedicated leader who possesses more than 15 years of comprehensive experience in the realm of corporate commercial real estate emphasizing financial oversight, asset management, and operational effectiveness. Her experience encompasses various domains such as property management, asset management, marketing, crowdfunding, project management, sales, human resources, investor relations, as well as financial oversight and reporting…