About Us
“Being present and seizing the Moment is the philosophy behind how I write a destiny filled with both failure and success.”
Founder and Principal, Ohm Patel, is rooted with a background in Hospitality development and operations and has applied his expertise in hospitality to various genres of real estate development.
With a focus on creativity, market analysis, and a collaborative approach, Ohm uncovers opportunities ahead of the curve. From acquisition, entitlement, design, and construction to management and divestiture, Moment Development provides a tried and tested turnkey approach to real estate investment.
Ohm Patel
Founder & Principal
Meet the Team
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Chris Knapton
VP, DEVELOPMENT
Chris has spent most of his career in the hospitality industry as a methodical and results-driven leader. He lives by the mantra “faith, family, and career: in that order” and views it as the cornerstone of both her personal and business success. He and his family believe strongly in giving back to the community and spending quality time together in the great outdoors.
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Vijay Phatak
VP, ACCOUNTING AND STRATEGY
Vijay comes to Moment with strong financial prowess and an innate ability to execute. Having been in the hospitality industry for the majority of his career, he earned his stripes by serving his guests and his associates.
You will not find a more compassionate and artistic leader - Vijay has launched the careers of many young professionals as serves as a mentor to the Moment team.
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Kenny Leckrone
DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTION
Kenny came to Moment with an extensive background in the construction industry and is pivotal to the success of Moment Construction. His previous experience includes working as a superintendent, estimator, and senior project manager, working with L Brands, Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Starbucks, Chipotle, and many more.
Kenny leads with a mentality of people and animals first, so you can likely find him volunteering with his wife Debra at the local humane society.