MEET ELITE
MEET ELITE
We are a team of dedicated, customer service-driven professionals fueled by “What’s Next” in luxury amenity management, construction, and design.
THE “ELITE” DIFFERENCE
ELITE’s Founders and Principals Michael Zuchelli and Andrew Meditz are the driving forces behind the company’s impressive growth in luxury amenity management. With this talented duo at the helm, ELITE has soared to become the lifestyle company of choice among prominent developers, property managers, pool and fitness facilities, and private clubs.
Duncan MacIntosh
Elite Hydrodynamics
Chief Engineer &
Senior Partner
Having designed and built pools on five Continents over the past 40 years, Duncan is ELITE’s “secret weapon;” a sought-after engineer who has expertly serviced the company’s clients throughout the New York metropolitan area since 2009.
Duncan is the Director of Elite’s Engineering, Construction, Improvement and Maintenance Division. He holds a degree in Hydrodynamic Engineering from the British Naval Academy, is a certified commercial diver, and a two-time National Pool & Spa Institute Gold Award winner. Duncan is an expert in structural and esthetic design and construction, alteration, renovation, repair, and maintenance of all rebar and gunite, steel wall, and membrane fabricated structures.
Duncan MacIntosh
Elite Hydrodynamics
Chief Engineer &
Senior Partner
Having designed and built pools on five Continents over the past 40 years, Duncan is ELITE’s “secret weapon;” a sought-after engineer who has expertly serviced the company’s clients throughout the New York metropolitan area since 2009.
Duncan is the Director of Elite’s Engineering, Construction, Improvement and Maintenance Division. He holds a degree in Hydrodynamic Engineering from the British Naval Academy, is a certified commercial diver, and a two-time National Pool & Spa Institute Gold Award winner. Duncan is an expert in structural and esthetic design and construction, alteration, renovation, repair, and maintenance of all rebar and gunite, steel wall, and membrane fabricated structures.
Jon Matzelle
Chief Operating Officer
Jon is an “ELITE Lifer,” having been with the company since it opened its doors in 2006. He works directly with all of the company’s 70+ clients, ensuring that ELITE’s Standard Operating Procedures are implemented at each client location, state guidelines are followed, and the ELITE staff is properly certified and trained.
One of Jon’s many accomplishments is the development of an in-house ELITE Management Training program that encourages continuing education for the company’s top-notch staff. It is why our luxury amenity brand consistently attracts ELITE-level talent and one of the many reasons our seasonal employees return year after year.
Nick Santo
Director of Communications and Compliance
Over the past ten years, Nick has climbed the ranks of ELITE Amenity Management, becoming an integral part of company’s success. Nick supervises all of the company’s corporate information technology projects, including the development of ELITE training modules, the ELITE website, and internet security. He has spearheaded client and staff onboarding programs that have significantly increased the company’s efficiencies, and he supervises the compliance regulations for over 70 ELITE-run sites.
But Nick isn’t limited to technological and organization wizardry; he is super creative with an eye for marketing and branding. Nick is extensively involved with the launch of the ELITE Wellness brand and APP. He also coordinates company communications including monthly newsletters, flyers, and collateral pieces.
Nick Santo
Director of Communications and Compliance
Over the past ten years, Nick has climbed the ranks of ELITE Amenity Management, becoming an integral part of company’s success. Nick supervises all of the company’s corporate information technology projects, including the development of ELITE training modules, the ELITE website, and internet security. He has spearheaded client and staff onboarding programs that have significantly increased the company’s efficiencies, and he supervises the compliance regulations for over 70 ELITE-run sites.
But Nick isn’t limited to technological and organization wizardry; he is super creative with an eye for marketing and branding. Nick is extensively involved with the launch of the ELITE Wellness brand and APP. He also coordinates company communications including monthly newsletters, flyers, collateral pieces.
Annie Reeves
Director of Operations
Annie has been an asset to the ELITE team since joining the company in 2016. Her impeccable attention to detail, operational expertise, and understanding of the service industry’s unique demands have led to her steady climb at ELITE. Annie has worn every “operational hat” across a myriad of contracts in NYC. She is the go-to person among her peers, expertly communicating with team members to streamline operations and collaborating with ELITE’s executive team to implement consistent service standards in a safe and secure environment.
Annie lives and breathes healthy living. She touts a bachelor’s degree in Public Health from SUNY Potsdam, and she often travels internationally to further nutritional education for youth. Annie loves hiking and getting in a good run on the Joe Michaels Mile in her free time.
Nicolas Chavez
Manager of New Business Development
With more than a decade of hospitality experience, Nick has been directly involved in the evolution and growth of ELITE’s company portfolio across the 4 boroughs of New York City. Both analytical and creative, Nick is responsible for executing a smooth onboarding for ELITE’s largest and latest contracts.
His sound understanding of what the ELITE brand is and will become has been integral to the development processes that he brings to a new ELITE client. Through the last 10 years, Nick has developed into a multidisciplinary executive, that involves building custom operational procedures, creating innovative lifestyle events, and working with an extensive vendor list to delivery high quality experiences for residential tenants.
Nick’s travels around the world have also sparked his fascination with customized premium hospitality experiences, as well as creative bespoke event planning. His exposure to new ideas and innovations helps ELITE stay at the forefront of the luxury amenity market.
Nicolas Chavez
Manager of New Business Development
With more than a decade of hospitality experience, Nick has been directly involved in the evolution and growth of ELITE’s company portfolio across the 4 boroughs of New York City. Both analytical and creative, Nick is responsible for executing a smooth onboarding for ELITE’s largest and latest contracts.
His sound understanding of what the ELITE brand is and will become has been integral to the development processes that he brings to a new ELITE client. Through the last 10 years, Nick has developed into a multidisciplinary executive, that involves building custom operational procedures, creating innovative lifestyle events, and working with an extensive vendor list to delivery high quality experiences for residential tenants.
Nick’s travels around the world have also sparked his fascination with customized premium hospitality experiences, as well as creative bespoke event planning. His exposure to new ideas and innovations helps ELITE stay at the forefront of the luxury amenity market.
Nick Leone
Director of Fitness
A fitness enthusiast and trainer, Nick Leone has been a fixture in gyms since he was 14. When he joined ELITE nine years ago, Nick quickly saw how the company’s individualized approach differed from mainstream big-box gyms. He enhanced his fitness knowledge with management and operations skills and led one of the company’s largest residential amenity spaces.
Now as Director of Fitness, Nick oversees all phases of ELITE’s wellness programs and instructors, including all group fitness classes, personal trainers, swim instructors, massage therapists, and more. Nick is proficient in finding the right person for each client and optimizing career opportunities for outstanding wellness professionals.
Lisa Pecunia
Office Manager
With 25 years of experience in the customer service industry, Lisa is the backbone of ELITE Amenity Management, keeping all phases of the company running efficiently. She is a consummate team player who also works directly with ELITE’s Principals to assist and execute their directives while handling payroll for over 750 employees and accounting duties.
As a former successful retail business owner, Lisa appreciates the challenges of entrepreneurship and implements office systems and protocols that allow ELITE to maintain efficiency while continuing its exponential growth. She also actively assists with the company’s career placement, presently working with The Lexington School of the Deaf to create job opportunities for its students.
Lisa Pecunia
Office Manager
With 25 years of experience in the customer service industry, Lisa is the backbone of ELITE Amenity Management, keeping all phases of the company running efficiently. She is a consummate team player who also works directly with ELITE’s Principals to assist and execute their directives while handling payroll for over 750 employees and accounting duties.
As a former successful retail business owner, Lisa appreciates the challenges of entrepreneurship and implements office systems and protocols that allow ELITE to maintain efficiency while continuing its exponential growth. She also actively assists with the company’s career placement, presently working with The Lexington School of the Deaf to create job opportunities for its students.
Josh Krantz
Head Instructor, ELITE Live!
With his signature “Let’s Go!” attitude, Josh Krantz is the inspirational Head Instructor for ELITE’s new online streaming fitness platform, ELITE Live! Josh is responsible for creating engaging workout schedules and attracting top-notch instructors that propel ELITE Live! followers of all athletic abilities to achieve their health and wellness goals.
Josh enjoys over a decade of experience as a popular Personal Trainer and high-energy Group Fitness Instructor, roles he relishes along with his position as a Physical Education teacher for the New York City Department of Education. Josh is a native of Bayside Queens, New York, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a Master’s degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration.
Nat Remy
Senior Event Planning Specialist
Nat Remy is a seasoned event producer who combines her New York hustle with an LA vibe. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Television, Film, and Media Studies. With over 15 years of experience, Nat has successfully managed and coordinated over 70 in-person events and 150 virtual events. From organizing global conferences in destinations like Budapest, Prague, and Montreal, to executing activations for major brands like Amazon, Chase Bank, Cirque du Soleil, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Walmart, to name a few.
Nat’s expertise goes beyond event planning. With a background in experiential marketing, community development, and strategic partnerships, she’s the ideal person to lead ELITE’s lifestyle events and residential programming arm.
Outside of work, Nat is a proud parent and a passionate plant mom. When she’s not creating residential experiences, you can find her tending to her garden, capturing beautiful moments with her iPhone, or exploring the best foodie spots.
Nat Remy
Senior Event Planning Specialist
Nat Remy is a seasoned event producer who combines her New York hustle with an LA vibe. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Television, Film, and Media Studies. With over 15 years of experience, Nat has successfully managed and coordinated over 70 in-person events and 150 virtual events. From organizing global conferences in destinations like Budapest, Prague, and Montreal, to executing activations for major brands like Amazon, Chase Bank, Cirque du Soleil, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Walmart, to name a few.
Nat’s expertise goes beyond event planning. With a background in experiential marketing, community development, and strategic partnerships, she’s the ideal person to lead ELITE’s lifestyle events and residential programming arm.
Outside of work, Nat is a proud parent and a passionate plant mom. When she’s not creating residential experiences, you can find her tending to her garden, capturing beautiful moments with her iPhone, or exploring the best foodie spots.
Rachel Ann Beltran
Recruiting Manager
Rachel Ann Beltran was born and raised in the Philippines before moving to New York in 2016. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality majoring in Travel and Tourism Management, as well as a Master’s degree in International Business.
Rachel’s previous roles in the Talent Acquisition teams at tech start-ups Onna and Lively have provided her with the skills and expertise needed for her current management position at Elite Amenity. She has developed a deep understanding of the end-to-end talent acquisition process, managed recruitment tools such as Greenhouse, coordinated numerous interviews weekly, and improved employer branding to increase engagement rates. Rachel’s experience in automating processes and training teams to streamline operations aligns well with Elite’s goals.
Outside of work, Rachel has a passion for her cat, Yoshi. She is a big Harry Potter fan, reading the books and watching the movies every year. In her free time, she likes to travel to new places, hike, and practice yoga.
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