Professional Management

         The CEIC’s Chairman, Dr. Joseph J. Penbera is a well-known economist and member of the National Association of Forensic Economists and the Financial Executives Institute. Dr. Penbera was appointed a Senior Fulbright Scholar in Economics, and served in the Office of the Senior Economic Advisor to the President of Poland.  His research on alternative energy includes comprehensive studies of ethanol and corn production, and the economic and business implications for transition from fossil fuels. Dr. Joseph Penbera has been the lead economic consultant for EB-5 Centers in California, Florida, Texas, and Nevada. Dr. Penbera has also prepared hundreds of certified job creation opinion letters accompanying successful I-526 and I-829s.

 
     The President and Director, Andrew Young, has had a long history with EB-5 from its first passage in the U.S. Senate.  Mr. Young also brings over two decades of fundraising experience (campaign, private equity and venture capital) to the team and has assisted in  raising more than $1 billion in capital.   Mr. Young manages a holding company specializing in energy production and distribution, and is fluent in Chinese.   

     The Executive Director, Michael J. Penbera, attended Seton Hall University in New Jersey and received his degree after transferring to California State University Sacramento.  Mr. Penbera has proven sales and marketing success, generating more than 270 million dollars in revenue. His expertise is in designing and implementing successful marketing strategies, securing appropriate client financing, ensuring timely closings of escrows, and developing and executing business plans through open and constant communication.