Meet the Team

Jorge Figueiredo

Jorge is our Founder and CEO, an established international executive who founded Celisa in 1984 as a family-owned business in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His extensive experience in corporate operations, real estate management, and insurance brokerage, led him to the US in 1993 where he oversaw international business expansions and became a successful real estate investor with private equity investment funds. Since 2012, Jorge has directed his attention to Fort Wayne, IN, where he founded Celisa US as an essential service to all business activities generated in the region.

Gus Menezes

Gus is our Branch Manager who oversees all Property Management services including Maintenance, Repairs, Leasing, and communications with owners. Born in Brazil and with several years of experience in international business development and real estate, Gus is trilingual with an MBA in Business Administration and Marketing.

Sandra Solis

Sandy is our Finance Director with over 25 years of industry experience. She oversees all financial matters including accurate and prompt payments to owners and vendors, payroll, monthly reporting results, and reconciliation of all accounts.

Estrella Moreno

Estrella is responsible for all Tenant Relations. Local to Fort Wayne, IN, she is responsible for finding qualified applicants, performing periodic property inspections, and assisting residents with their individual needs. Estrella is here to be the voice of our resident community.

Miguel Martinez

Miguel is our Maintenance Supervisor, assisting with day-to-day resident requests, while managing the resources to perform essential property repairs.