Meet The Team
Andrew Favata
Principal, Owner | Owner Rep Group, LLC
Andrew “Andy” Favata is the owner of Owner Rep Group, and a commercial real estate executive with over $2.3 Billion and 33 years experience in real estate development, design, and construction. He is a highly driven, action oriented, creative and successful with a proven track record, strong dedication and integrity. Andy has expertise in master planned communities and commercial projects; specifically retail, office, medical office, biotech, educational, flex/warehouse, public spaces, stadiums, parks, amenities, condominium and homeowner associations.
His major accomplishments include:
Mid Florida Event Center, Marquee Video Sign, a $500,000 custom designed, 40 ft tall, 20’ wide, dual 14’ x 11’ LED video and messaging boards
Marina Grande Condominium Renovations, a $7M, 300,000 sf concrete, steel restoration and amenites deck (pool, spa, tennis and pickleball courts) remodeling
NY Mets Spring Training Sports Complex, a $57M, 7,000 seat, 180,000 sf renovation and new construction
Ed Morse Bayview Cadillac, 100,000 sf, $1.2M, 4-story parking garage, waterproofing, concrete/steel restoration
Whittle School and Studios Washington D.C., a $235M, 675,000 sf renovation and office conversion
The Reef Condominium Restoration, 190,000 sf, $12M;
Aberdeen Arms Condominium Restoration, 200,000 sf, $6M
The Commodore Condominium, 17 story ELSS Enhancement, $3M
Gartner Offices, Chicago, Irving and Ft Myers, combined 442,000 sf, $82M multi-story office remodels and multi-building office complexes.
Shorecrest Preparatory School, St. Pete, a 60,000 sf, $13M two-story education building
The Tradition Center for Innovation, a 2 million sf, 150 acre research, biotech and life sciences park
Tradition Healthpark, 104,000sf, $25M medical office buildings
The Landing, a 550,000 sf, $70M Target anchored power center
Tradition Square, a 125,000 sf, $20M Publix anchored retail, office and amenity center
Palme Pointe Educational Research School at Tradition, a 207,000 sf, 1,400 student station, K-8 charter-laboratory school sponsored by Florida Atlantic University
The Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute, a 100,000 sf, $60M biotech facility
The Torrey Pines Institute, a 107,000 sf, $45M biotech facility
Mann Medical One and Two, a 100,000 sf medical office building
Over 2.5 million sf of K-12 educational facilities
Andy has been involved with the successful recruiting of major businesses including the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies, the Mann Research Center, the Oregon Health Science University Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute Florida, Martin Health Systems and Digital Domain.
He is a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in Building Construction. Andy has worked in the public and private sector, for small and large private firms, he is a licensed General Contractor, is a member of several advisory boards and committees and is an alumni of the University of Florida Rugby Football Club.
Robert Ardigo
Senior Project Manager
Robert Ardigo is a Senior Construction Superintendent with more than 25 years of experience leading complex, high-value construction projects across Florida and nationwide. His expertise spans mixed-use, multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, education, automotive, commercial, and infrastructure developments, with extensive experience in structural concrete, structural steel, tilt-wall, and wood-frame construction. Rob has successfully managed projects ranging from $4 million to more than $300 million, overseeing field operations, subcontractor coordination, safety, quality control, scheduling, and project delivery. He is known for his hands-on leadership, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to efficient, high-quality construction.
His major accomplishments include:
Atlantic Crossing in Delray Beach, FL — $250M mixed-use development featuring structural steel, cast-in-place concrete, condominiums, retail, and townhomes
Aviara East Pompano in Pompano Beach, FL — $60M multifamily and mixed-use development
California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, CA — Major structural and foundation work as part of a $321M renovation and seismic-improvement program
CityCenter in Las Vegas, NV — $11B development, overseeing a $72M hardscape and landscape scope
Tradition, FL — 8,200-acre master-planned development with an overall construction budget of approximately $500M, including The Landing at Tradition, a $115M, 600,000-square-foot retail development
Avalon Glendora in Glendora, CA — $122M mixed-use development featuring 262 apartment units and a six-story parking garage
Avalon Hayes Valley in San Francisco, CA — $46.5M mixed-use, multifamily development with 182 apartment units
Grieco Ford Delray in Delray Beach, FL — $17.5M, 223,129-square-foot, four-story dealership with a 46-bay service shop
Grieco Chevrolet Delray in Delray Beach, FL — $8.5M, 33,060-square-foot dealership with integrated service facilities
Marriott Residence Inn in West Palm Beach, FL — $28M, 227-room hospitality project
C-44 Stormwater Treatment Area in Florida — $326M infrastructure project, leading field operations for an approximately 8,000-acre treatment area and coordinating 150–200 personnel and more than 175 pieces of heavy equipment
Westchester Medical Center in New York — $38.4M, 260,000-square-foot medical facility
Swiss Re Phase 1B in Connecticut — $25M, 96,000-square-foot facility completed three weeks ahead of schedule
Greenwich Academy Upper School in Connecticut — $18.3M, 51,000-square-foot educational facility
Rob is a Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC 1513568) and has additional certifications in commercial diving, underwater welding, OSHA safety, SWPPP, CPR, and First Aid. He completed college coursework at Regis University and Pace University and served in the United States Navy in operations and logistics. His additional experience includes work as a wildland firefighter, licensed diver, welder, and inspector. His professional recognition includes a Connecticut Building Congress Award for Best Building Over $10 Million and a Turner Construction Safety Award.
Taras Diakiwski
Executive
Taras Diakiwski is an Owner’s Representative, Project Development Manager, General Contractor and Construction Manager with more than 38 years of experience. He has directed over $4 billion in projects across commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial sectors. Taras’ background allows him to manage developments from initial planning and feasibility through entitlements, permitting, design, preconstruction, construction, and final closeout. Known for his hands-on leadership style, he ensures that every project is delivered to exceed performance expectations. His portfolio includes commercial mixed-use, multi-family, hotel, hospitality, office, retail, education, life science, institutional, recreational, and industrial developments.
His major accomplishments include:
Licensed and Certified Florida General Contractor (CGC1518737) with OSHA 10 certification
Over $4.0 billion in project experience across commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial sectors
Successfully managed more than 130 projects in Florida
Former Vice President roles with Plaza Construction, Moss & Associates, and The Weitz Company
Director-level experience with GA Johnson and Son, Walbridge-Gerrits, and Graycor Companies
Co-Owner of Craft Construction (2015–2024) and Principal in Charge at Modern Building Group (2015–Present)
Former professional hockey player with the Detroit Red Wings organization
Bianca Crowe
Art Director & Graphic Designer
Bianca Crowe graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and concentration in Graphic Design & Arts. She is a well-rounded achiever with an eye for design. Bianca has over 9 years experience in branding, web design, graphic design and social media management.
Services Include:
Web Design
Brand Design
Print/Digital Marketing Materials
Bella Favata
Marketing, Social Media and Project Research
Bella graduated from Florida State University. She oversees marketing strategy and planning, develops engaging social media content to strengthen brand awareness and audience engagement, and conducts research for future construction and development projects. Supports project planning by identifying opportunities, gathering industry insights, and helping guide future builds through strategic research and creative marketing initiatives.
