Choose the team that turned around the Mint
Let’s keep going!
Vote Mint Team
Instructions for eVoting
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Our Vision
Make the mint the most desirable building in Brickell
📉 Cut 2025-26 HOA fees by 5% immediately
📊 Keep HOA fees flat or near-flat for the next few years
📆 Target: Lowest HOA per sq. ft. in Brickell within 5 years
🔧Tackle major structural projects in a phased manner
🔐 Improve security and upgrade access technology
(Scroll down for profiles of our team.)
Jorge Pri
“We have the competent team. It took a lot of effort to get the building in good shape.
The Mint has one of the lowest HOA per square feet in Brickell even with massive reserve contributions and capital projects.”
See my full presentation on our financial recovery and plans for the future.
Reza Firouzbakht
Mint President ‘23-25
The Mint: Past Present and Future
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SAM RUK
Long-time Mint resident and owner of 3 units, committed to maintaining a strong, family-focused community.
Own and manage over 100 units and 9 multifamily buildings in Broward County, with hands-on experience in building operations, maintenance, capital improvements — and the successful renovation of over 70 apartments to 2020 code standards.
Vice President of the Board at a condominium in Hollywood for 4 years, bringing direct leadership and governance experience.
10 years of corporate finance experience, specializing in financial planning, budgeting, and strategic management.
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STEPHEN PARK
Registered Architect with 35 years experience
CEO and Owner of a national Architectural Firm doing multifamily work
Served as a Condominium Board President for 5 years, led capital maintenance work
Member of the American Institute of Architects
Bachelor of Architecture – Carnegie Mellon
Desert Storm veteran, Captain, USAF, Honorable Discharge
You might have enjoyed a cocktail at my Sexy Fish, Moxies, and L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon projects nearby the Mint!
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JORGE PRIMO
Treasurer of Mint Condo since 2023. Led financial turn-around
Currently serving as SVP of Real Estate and Construction for a public company
Vast experience managing and reducing transparent budgets
Master in Management from Duke University
Bachelor in Business Administration
Law School Degree. Attorney in Spain. Extensive legal background to defend our association
We turned this ship around. Let’s keep going!
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THOMAS HAAK
Secretary of Mint Condo since 2023. Led critical projects including gym remodel.
Mint owner for 4 years
22 years as top performing pharmaceutical sales rep
Quinnipiac University, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Cum Laude
My #1 goal as a HOA board member will be to lower HOA fees, while preserving resident safety and property resale value
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REZA FIROUZBAKHT
President of Mint Condo since 2023. Led turnaround of our Condo Association
Previously served on two condo boards as president and treasurer
30 years of senior executive experience at IBM, Accenture, and Amazon
Founder and CEO of WeMint.com, startup based in Miami
International MBA from Booth Graduate School of Business
Father of two and dog owner
We need a professional team. Let’s keep going!
Accomplishments
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The “Vote Mint” board has focused on wisely allocating condo fees and rebuilding reserves. When we started, Mint reserves were only $330,000, risking special assessments and fee increases. Treasurer Jorge Primo successfully revised the budget and created a reserves recovery plan. Thanks to all Mint Owners for supporting our efforts, we now have a healthy $1.7 million reserve and on track for $3 million by next year. We will maintain these funds for future capital maintenance and improvement projects.
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The “Vote Mint” Board pursued cost-saving and quality of life initiatives, notably in property management. The Mint management company handles daily needs, administrative tasks, and maintenance, acting on behalf of the Board. Reza and Thomas hired Toriefa Alexander, a former Ritz-Carlton manager, as our building manager. We are proud of the service and effectiveness of this management and look forward to ongoing collaboration.
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The Mint's elevators are essential for our building. The Board took over elevators with deferred maintenance, expired inspections and a non-performing service provider. Reza and Jorge led a program to fix this, terminating the old service contract, addressing immediate part-replacements and updating inspections with the City of Miami. Despite ongoing issues, like water line breaks and missing parts, the Vote Mint Board has collaborated with our maintenance provider to restore service and improve the elevators. Plans for further upgrades are underway.
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Buildings are complex structures that require careful planning, maintenance, and repairs for safe living environments. The Vote Mint board has prioritized addressing deferred maintenance, resolving issues that caused significant floods, energy inefficiency, and lower living standards. Jorge, Thomas, and Reza led efforts to complete cooling tower maintenance, replace water pumps, repair elevators, and install critical pressure release valves, extending our systems' lifespan. We thank Owners for their patience during these projects and aim to develop a capital maintenance plan following the Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) recommendations to ensure regular maintenance and minimize downtime.
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The Board addressed several stalled projects in the building, notably the lobby glass flooring, which has been under construction for 4 years. Reza and Toriefa led this unique repair, sourcing custom laminated glass panels. The lobby is now restored, providing a professional welcome. Thomas upgraded the gym equipment and expanded the children’s area with new playground equipment, enhancing the experience for the children and parents of our community. Lastly, the indoor spa project, delayed for over four years, was completed after Reza coordinated with Toriefa to expedite contractors. Thomas also acquired a cold plunge at a discount, adding a popular amenity to the spa.
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The Vote Mint team enhanced our board. Jorge revamped our accounting system and set up a better budgeting and financial management process. Reza created plan of record and standardized board meetings to discuss finances, projects, community, and master association at each meeting. We summarized our board meetings for those who unable to attend. We increased transparency and professionalism. There’s no need for drama, just business. With your support, we will keep making progress and achieve great things!