About Us

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Meet Our Team

Meet the team behind Y-Centers—a group of professionals passionate about transforming commercial real estate and delivering exceptional results for our tenants and communities.

Ariel Yisraelian
FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN
ariel@Y-centers.com
Ariel served in the IDF special forces from 2005-2008. After the army Ariel started his journey in residential and multifamily . By 2016 Ariel saw the opportunity to grow in...
Lipaz Yisraelian
Co-Founder and Chairwoman
561-962-1033
lipaz@Y-centers.com
Lipaz has served in the IDF from 2001-2003. Lipaz has worked in real estate management and has over 20 years of experience in the field. Lipaz joined Y-Centers as the...
Natan Goldshmid
Chief Operating Officer
natan@Y-centers.com
Natan brings over 20 years of leadership experience from elite military units and Israel’s security services, where he developed deep expertise in team leadership, execution under pressure, and achieving results...
Ron Cohen
Head of Leasing Department
904-800-7475
rentals@Y-centers.com
Ron has served in the IDF special forces from 2016-2023. Ron served as an officer in the IDF and lead many soldiers under his command. Ron joined the team as...
Ariel Moshe
Head of Investor Relations
904-206-7858‬
capital@Y-centers.com
Ariel served as an officer in an elite IDF unit from 2011 to 2021. Following his military service, he began his career in the U.S. real estate industry, successfully overseeing...
Elyse Ginsberg
HEAD OF MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
904-206-7892
management@Y-centers.com
Elyse earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and International Business in 2024. She then joined THE YISRAELIAN GROUP as an assistant manager. Today, she leads the company's management...
Brooke Thompson
Head of collections department
904-800-4423
collections@Y-centers.com
Brooke Thompson, is the Head of Collections at Y-Centers, based in Daytona Beach. In her role, she oversees all aspects of collections and account management, ensuring smooth financial operations across...
Gretchen Smith
Administrative assistant
administrative@Y-centers.com
Gretchen joined Y-Centers as an Administrative Assistant in September 2025. A lifelong resident of the Daytona Beach area, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Supervision and Management from Daytona State...
Ivy Parsley
Leasing Coordinator
904-800-7475
rentals@Y-centers.com
Ivy Parsley is a Leasing Coordinator with a background in customer service, sales, and client relations. She enjoys helping prospective tenants find the right space while making the leasing process...
Alexis Cho
Head of Utility Department
904-800-4423
utilities@Y-centers.com
Alexis holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and leads Y-Centers’ Utility Department with a strong technical and operational foundation. He brings extensive experience navigating permit expediting processes across multiple municipalities,...
Maurice Wellons
HEAD OF CONSTRUCTIONS & MAINTENANCE
561-714-7958
Maurice has worked in the field of construction for over 30 years both in residential and commercial projects. Today Maurice is the head of the construction team and is responsible...
Asaf Atiya
BRAND & MARKETING LEAD
marketing@Y-centers.com
Asaf is a marketing executive and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in customer acquisition, product marketing, branding, and campaign management. He has built and managed marketing, product, and...
Meir Arush
Leasing agent
904-800-7475
rentals@Y-centers.com
Meir served in the Israeli Special Forces from 2018 to 2023. Since then, he has focused on commercial leasing and joined the Y-Centers team in 2024. Meir has experience conducting...
Our Story

Expanding Our Reach, Growing Our Impact

Founded in 2009, Y-Centers initially purchased both residential and commercial real estate across Florida. Since then, we have narrowed our focus to commercial shopping centers and expanded our reach across the United States with over 1,950,000 square feet of retail space in the following states:

Florida
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Louisiana
Ohio
Backed by over 16 years of experience

Specializing in Retail Shopping Centers and Strip Malls

Founded by Ariel Yisraelian, Y-Centers is a privately owned and operated commercial real estate group specializing in the acquisition, renovation, leasing, and management of shopping centers. With a focus exclusively on raising the value of commercial real estate, we operate across Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, Ohio, and Louisiana, transforming underutilized properties into thriving commercial spaces that benefit businesses and communities.

Our proven strategy targets developing areas, where we acquire, renovate, and optimize properties to increase income and value—delivering exceptional appreciation within 3 to 5 years. Over the years, we’ve built a portfolio of over one million square feet, reflecting our commitment to growth, sustainability, and creating vibrant retail destinations. 

At Y-Centers, we combine market expertise, a hands-on approach, and a client-focused mindset to drive success in every project we undertake.
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Let’s Connect

Looking for the perfect space for your business? At Y-Centers, we prioritize our tenants by offering well-maintained shopping centers in prime locations. Whether you’re searching for a new retail space, need assistance with leasing, or want to explore our properties, our team is here to support you every step of the way.

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