Our Team
Robert Brown
Controller
About Rob
Rob joined the Rhino team in March of 2026 as Controller, bringing expertise in real estate finance, portfolio accounting, and operational leadership within high-growth environments. With a proven track record of building scalable financial systems, enhancing reporting accuracy, and supporting sophisticated real estate transactions, Rob plays a key role in stengthening the company’s financial infrastructure as Rhino continues to expand its investment platform.
Prior to joining Rhino, Rob spent two years as Controller at Atlantic Property Management, where he headed the company’s finance department. In that role, he oversaw all corporate and property-level accounting functions, refined reporting processes & internal controls, supported capital planning, and partnered closely with operations and asset management to improve portfolio performance. His leadership contributed to greater financial transparency, more efficient close cycles, and enhanced investor-ready reporting.
Rob earned a B.A., dual-majoring in Accounting and Business Management, from the University of New Hampshire. He also holds a Real Estate Investment Graduate Certificate from Harvard Extension School, further strengthening his foundation in real estate valuation, finance, and investment strategy. He currently resides in Chelsea with his fiancée and enjoys spending time with family in New Hampshire.
Jake Calnan
Analyst, Investments
About Jake
Jake joined the Rhino team in May of 2025. As an Investments Analyst, his efforts are focused on assisting our real estate investment sourcing and underwriting efforts, acquisition and development activities, and capital raising and asset management functions. Prior to Rhino, Jake spent two years as an Analyst at AEW Capital Management, where he worked on the Debt Investments Team.
Jake earned a B.A. in Economics and an M.S. in Real Estate and Infrastructure from Johns Hopkins University where he was a member of the Men’s Lacrosse Team. Jake is an active member of REFA and currently resides in South Boston.
Kurt Grusmark
Senior Manager, Construction
About Kurt
Mr. Grusmark joins the Rhino Capital team to help oversee and successfully deliver construction of Rhino’s development projects. He brings with him 10 years of industry experience, having completed over $500 million worth of projects in various sectors, including ground-up luxury residential, industrial, institutional, and commercial. With his previous employer, AECOM Tishman, Kurt was involved in projects from the contract development and procurement phases through substantial completion, allowing him to identify cost and time saving opportunities through implementation of creative and innovative construction methods. Kurt served as a liaison for Boston’s “Compliance Mentor Group, LLC”, a trade-focused program that introduces, educates, and prepares youth and young adults from local vocational high schools and community/technical colleges through on-site training and individualized mentorship.
Kurt earned his B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Rowan University. While at Rowan, Kurt was a member of the club hockey team and founded the club golf program. He currently resides in Braintree with his wife, daughter, and dog Bo.
Jake Prisco
Associate, Construction and Development
About Jake
Jake joined the Rhino team in September of 2025 after completing a co-op with the firm in the fall of 2024. As an Associate on the Construction & Development team, he supports Rhino’s development and construction initiatives, assisting in pre-construction planning, permitting, and project management efforts across the firm’s portfolio.
Jake earned a B.S. in Construction Management with a concentration in Commercial Real Estate Development and a minor in Business Management from Wentworth Institute of Technology. While at Wentworth, he served as president of Sigma Lambda Chi, the Construction Honor Society, and was a four-year member and two-year captain of the Men’s Baseball Team. He was recognized as the Beatty Award Recipient, presented to the top graduating student, and was also honored with the Carl A. Swanson Scholar-Athlete Award and the Wentworth Bowl, the Institute’s highest recognition for academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement. Jake was an active member of NECA, CMAA, and ULI, and currently resides in Boston’s North End.
Michael Olson
Managing Principal
About Michael
Michael has over 21 years of commercial real estate experience, with specific expertise in investment, leasing, and development of industrial, flex/R&D, and multifamily properties.
Since founding Rhino Capital in 2013, Michael has completed more than $1 billion in investments. Prior to Rhino, he worked with The Grossman Companies, a family-operated commercial real estate firm, where he focused on identifying and transacting on investment opportunities in Greater Boston. In addition, he spent more than five years with JLL, where he served in various capacities ranging from capital markets to leasing brokerage. Previously, Michael worked with OneBeacon Insurance where he was involved in the acquisition, financing, design, and construction of its 260,000 square foot headquarters in Canton, MA.
He is involved in several industry groups and philanthropic endeavors and is a graduate of Bentley University where he earned a degree in Economics and Finance.