Svet Voloshin (LinkedIn)
Co-Founder
DC Executive Space
Sviatoslav “Svet” Voloshin has been a resident of Washington, DC area for over 10 years. After earning his Bachelor’s Degree in International Affairs from The George Washington University, Svet went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University.
In the corporate world Svet gained experience in various types of business development, business networking, personnel recruitment/development and management. Combined with his educational background in international relations and foreign languages he has been successful at identifying and communicating with a wide variety of clients, foreign and domestic.
Svet spent over six years in Washington, DC as a client supported by the executive space office model. During this time, he became a strong advocate of the office model for entrepreneurs, small businesses and non-profit organizations. As more office providers opened new locations, the challenge of locating the right space became more apparent.
In November 2008, with the help of a few partners, Svet launched DC Executive Space to help fellow entrepreneurs understand the various office solutions and benefits the executive space office model provides, as well help them to negotiate for the best terms. Because of his experience as a client supported by the office model, Svet is able to quickly determine which solutions work for his clients. “When working with a new client, I find out as much as possible about their needs, as well as their business model, which enables me to run a thorough analysis of the available options in the market that are a good fit,” Svet says. In most cases, Svet finds a way for his clients to enhance their professional profile while reducing overhead costs.
Starting out covering DC only, Svet has grown the firm to cover the suburban markets of Maryland and Northern Virginia, including Arlington and Fairfax counties. Now with an Office Seeker Advisory division and a Media division, DC Executive Space has become the premier office finder for the DC metro region.
Svet has become a serial entrepreneur in the digital domain. He is a strong believer in the power of the Internet and the unparalleled benefits it offers, especially to budding entrepreneurs, small businesses and non-profit organizations. Through his umbrella company, DC3 Media Enterprises, LLC, he is able to offer complete web presence solutions to clients of DC Executive Space. At the same time, DC Executive Space is able to help his web clients locate office solutions. “It’s evolved into a one-stop shop,” Svet says.
When Svet is not managing his companies, he spends his time with his wife and daughter and thinking of new business ventures.
Caleb Parker (LinkedIn)
Co-Founder/CEO
DC Executive Space
Caleb Parker has been a resident of Washington, DC for 4 years. Prior to relocating to DC, he lived in Savannah, GA where he spent 13 years in the City’s hospitality industry. Caleb attended Georgia Southern University where he was a football walk-on and studied History before switching over to business. He worked in Savannah’s hospitality industry while in high school and college, then went on to launch two start-up companies which catered to the local hospitality industry. In 2006, The Savannah Business Journal named Caleb as one of Savannah’s “40 under 40” business leaders.
Caleb entered the DC executive office space industry in 2007. He’s held a management position with The Regus Group, the world’s largest provider of outsourced office solutions, and consulted with DC Business Centers, a local executive space office provider. Caleb has worked with clients from all over the world to secure executive office space in Washington, DC and other major cities such as Boston, New York, Houston, Miami, and Tampa. His clients have consisted of entrepreneurs, small businesses, Fortune 500 companies, embassies, governmental organizations, government contractors, law firms, staffing companies, and more.
“The [executive space] industry is experiencing significant growth as the office model is becoming more mainstream. Economic development groups are beginning to realize that where there is an abundance of executive space office providers, you will find a growing economy.” Caleb says. “I’m excited to be a part of this growing trend.”
In his spare time, Caleb enjoys traveling with his fiance and anything to do with football. A Georgia native, he is a huge University of Georgia Bulldog fan and is a player/coach for the school’s DC alumni chapter flag football team.
Sef Robinson (LinkedIn)
Vice President
Office Advisory Division | DC Executive Space
Sef has been a DC resident for over 25 years. While earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Finance, and Minor in Economics from Mount Saint Mary’s University, he was a major contributor to the basketball team’s trip to the NCAA tournament during his senior year. Prior to joining DC Executive Space, Sef held a management position with The Regus Group, the world’s largest provider of outsourced office solutions. In this position, he oversaw the sales and marketing of a Bethesda, MD business center and managed a team of three. In addition, he worked closely with commercial real estate brokers to provide solutions for their clients.
Sef’s 15+ year career in sales management and customer service with Regus, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Accredited Home Lenders combined has translated into successful relationships with his DC Executive Space clients. During his first two months, Sef helped DC Executive Space set company records in number of closed deals and revenue. Heading up the Office Advisory Division, Sef has the primary responsibility to ensure all DC Executive Space clients are matched with the right office solution. “My experience working on the provider side of the industry gave me insight on how to negotiate on behalf of my clients,” Sef said. “I understand the office provider’s formula and visualize my client’s goal. The goal is to bring the two together; in most cases you have to be creative.”
When Sef is not saving his client’s money on office space, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching basketball and football and playing chess.
Allie Benjamin (LinkedIn)
Business Writer
Media Division | DC Executive Space
A native of the DC area, Allie graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in journalism and a minor in philosophy. Allie began writing for her campus newspaper, The Diamondback, during her sophomore year of college, and has continued writing for various publications ever since. Allie splits time between DC and New York as she is currently working on her Masters in Publishing degree from Pace University. Her career goal to be a children’s book editor, while continuing to write on the side.
As a Business Writer for the DC Executive Space Media Division, Allie interviews entrepreneurs and leaders of small businesses and non-profit organizations who are supported by the executive space office model. Her articles feature case studies and testimonials and promotes the success of executive office space clients. “I enjoy writing about the executive space office model. The professionals I meet are very willing to share their experiences so that others become aware of the benefits and cost savings available,” Allie said.
When not studying or writing, Allie enjoys travel, the outdoors, and relaxing with a good book.