Co-founders & managing partners.
Dan Whalen
Luke Palmisano
Meet Dan:
After twelve years of leading large mixed-use projects across the country, Dan branched off to start a real estate development and investment firm dedicated to creating vibrant, memorable settings where people live and thrive. Together, he and Luke aim to establish a national presence with a portfolio of differentiated multifamily, mixed-use, and hospitality-driven properties.
Dan’s approach to development is hands on, engaging and collaborative, demonstrating that thoughtful, high-quality design and placemaking should not only enhance neighborhoods and cities, but also deliver substantial returns to investors.
Throughout his career, Dan has been at the helm of nearly $1 billion worth of development projects and acquisitions. Most recently he spent six years leading all aspects of development for Harbor Bay Ventures, where he was the dealmaker and driving force behind INTRO Cleveland, a $150 million multifamily mass timber project known for its groundbreaking innovative design and exceptional market performance. The project achieved record-setting leasing velocity and rental rates and put both Dan and the Company on the leading edge of Mass Timber development nationally. There, he also founded Harbor Bay Hospitality—a dynamic, design-forward restaurant, coffee, and event management company—which launched four award-winning concepts and venues in 2022.
Before Harbor Bay, Dan was Director of Development for Starwood Retail Partners, leading shopping center redevelopment across nearly a third of their national portfolio. Prior to that, he was a Development Associate at Snavely Group.
During his collegiate career Dan was a highly celebrated first team All-American quarterback, and still holds numerous records at Case Western Reserve University, where he earned both his bachelor's degree and MBA. He sits on the board of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission and was recently named to Crain’s Cleveland 40-under-40 class of 2024. After spending eight years in Chicago, he now resides in Cleveland, Ohio with his wife, Jillian and their dog, Ash.
Meet Luke:
Luke is a seasoned senior real estate executive with a deep background in developing mixed-use and multifamily real estate. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in areas such as real estate deal structuring, financing, public-private partnerships, design, construction, and leasing. His ability to navigate complex deals has been instrumental in delivering transformative, award-winning projects across the United States.
Before co-founding Revival, Luke was a Managing Partner at The Max Collaborative — a company founded in 2019 in partnership with members of the Ratner family following the sale of Forest City Realty Trust to Brookfield. At The Max Collaborative, Luke played a pivotal role in establishing the company’s corporate culture, infrastructure, and staffing while co-leading the development of nearly $800 million in premier urban multifamily projects.
Prior to The Max Collaborative, Luke was President of RMS Investment Corporation — a real estate affiliate of the Cleveland-based Ratner Family Office. In this capacity, he demonstrated his visionary talent by spearheading the development of the Van Aken District in Shaker Heights, Ohio. This thriving $110 million mixed-use project was completed in 2018 and continues to positively impact the surrounding community to this day.
Luke holds a degree in Economics and Finance from John Carroll University, where he excelled both academically and as an outside linebacker for the Blue Streaks. He was an active member of the JCU Entrepreneurs Organization and is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). He is also an alumnus of Cleveland Bridge Builders, a Crain’s “40 Under 40” honoree, and a Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Star.
In his personal time, Luke enjoys family get-togethers, golfing, playing tennis, and listening to audiobooks while working on the 100-year-old Shaker Heights home he shares with his wife, Christina, and their three children, Lucia, Anthony, and Carmelina.
