Chief Operating Officer

Theonie J. Alicandro is Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, for Drew Company.  She specializes in overseeing new development and management projects, operations and strategic planning for the company. With a background in corporate and real estate law, she advises the company in all things legal and works on new business development initiatives. Her expertise in deal structuring and strategic planning is an integral part of her role with the company. Theonie shapes the vision, programming, and concepts for hospitality and mixed-use projects and plays an active role in negotiating complex legal documents. Her practical approach to problem-solving and keen business acumen has allowed Drew Company to successfully complete complicated developments.  Prior to joining the Drew Company, Theonie spent 15 years at Gilman, McLaughlin & Hanrahan, LLP where she was a partner in the transactional department, specializing in commercial real estate, acquisitions and dispositions, corporate governance and contract negotiations. Theonie received a bachelor’s degree from Duke University and a Juris Doctor degree from Boston University.