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The Partners & Executive Team

David Ross photoDavid A. Ross
Partner and President

An expert in land use, development, and leasing, Mr. Ross has over 20 years experience in the commercial real estate business and has been responsible for the development of over eight million square feet of commercial and retail property throughout the Washington metropolitan area. In addition to his founding role in Atlantic Realty, he maintains a very active presence in the community and local organizations.

Mr. Ross also serves on the Board of Directors for the National Capital Region of the Easter Seal Society, was past chairman and in January 2005 was honored with The Clarence Donohoe Award presented annually to an Easter Seals Board Member who exemplifies excellence in leadership and volunteerism. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and the Northern Virginia chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP), and the Reston Chamber of Commerce. He has also served on many board of directors and advisory boards in the Washington DC area.

M r. Ross holds a B.A. degree in political science from Washington & Jefferson College and a Masters in City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton Business School. Mr. Ross and his family reside in Great Falls, Virginia.


Stan Barg photoStanley M. Barg
Partner, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel

Mr. Barg focuses on overseeing the operations of the Atlantic Realty Companies and the legal aspects of all commercial transactions. His expertise and involvement includes acquisitions, joint ventures, construction and permanent loans, zoning applications, construction agreements, and leases.

He possesses over 20 years of commercial real estate law expertise, with diverse experience representing client projects throughout Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

A member of the Washington, D.C. Bar, Mr. Barg holds a B.A. degree in economics from Brown University and a J.D. degree, cum laude, from Harvard Law School. He resides in Washington, D.C.

Adam Schulman photoAdam Schulman
Partner and Executive Vice President

Mr. Schulman has over 18 years of experience in the real estate community. He has developed and rezoned millions of residential, commercial and retail square footage in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Mr. Schulman is directly responsible for acquisitions, development and financing of all transactions at Atlantic Realty.

Mr. Schulman currently serves on the Board of Directors for The Falls Church Chamber of Commerce, The Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance, and The Great Falls Athletic Association. He is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the Northern Virginia chapter of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP). He has also served in a variety of capacities including President and member of the Board of Directors for numerous other charitable and professional organizations in the Washington, DC area.

Mr. Schulman holds a BA from The George Washington University and is a licensed CPA. He is a USSF and VYSA licensed coach and oversees a number of area soccer teams. He lives with his wife and four daughters in Great Falls, VA.


Mark Arena photoMark Arena
President - ARC Management

Mr. Arena oversees ARC Management, Atlantic’s property management division, which provides management for all Atlantic-owned properties as well as a select number of third party-owned properties.

Prior to joining Atlantic Realty, Mr. Arena, who has over 24 years of experience in real estate and financial management, was district manager at RREEF Real Estate Investment Managers in McLean, VA, where he was in charge of day-to-day operations for 55 office and industrial properties in Maryland and Virginia totaling over 11 million square feet. During his multi-faceted careers, Mr. Arena was a commercial real estate broker representing both landlords and tenants.

A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in accounting, Mr. Arena is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, District of Columbia Institute of CPAs, and is a licensed real estate agent in both Virginia and Maryland. He is also licensed CPA and is a member of the AICPA. Mr. Arena lives with his family in Montgomery County, MD.