Our Team
Founder & CEO
Partner & Broker
Partner & Broker
Phillip Pennestri is the Founder and CEO of Penn Capital LLC, a firm dedicated to helping keep local businesses locally owned and operated. With more than 30 years of experience acquiring, operating, and growing businesses across multiple industries, Phillip has built a career around creating value, strengthening companies, and supporting
Phillip Pennestri is the Founder and CEO of Penn Capital LLC, a firm dedicated to helping keep local businesses locally owned and operated. With more than 30 years of experience acquiring, operating, and growing businesses across multiple industries, Phillip has built a career around creating value, strengthening companies, and supporting entrepreneurship. Throughout his career, he has successfully led business acquisitions, growth initiatives, and strategic transitions while mentoring and advising fellow entrepreneurs on building sustainable, profitable enterprises. Through Penn Capital, Phillip partners with business owners, buyers, and investors to preserve local legacies, drive growth, and create lasting economic impact within the communities they serve.
Partner & Broker
Partner & Broker
Partner & Broker
Tricia Pennestri is a Realtor® at Penn Capital, where she focuses on the acquisition, marketing, and disposition of business & residential real estate and development opportunities.
With over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, she understands how to position assets to attract qualified buyers and investors. Tricia works closely
Tricia Pennestri is a Realtor® at Penn Capital, where she focuses on the acquisition, marketing, and disposition of business & residential real estate and development opportunities.
With over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, she understands how to position assets to attract qualified buyers and investors. Tricia works closely to identify opportunities that align with the company's financial goals—whether that’s cash flow, appreciation, or long-term portfolio growth.
Her role at Penn Capital centers on creating clarity and confidence in the investment process, helping the company navigate opportunities with a straightforward, data-backed approach.