CAFARO
Johnny Chechitelli is a seasoned professional in marketing, communications, and media production with extensive experience across various platforms. Currently serving as the Director of Marketing & Communications for the Eastwood Mall Complex at CAFARO since June 2024, Johnny also owns and produces content for the Amazing Podcast Company, known for notable podcasts such as The Vice Squad Podcast and Youngstown Mob Talk. Previous roles include journalist and producer at WKBN-TV, as well as producing the investigative podcast series CROOKED CITY: YOUNGSTOWN in collaboration with an acclaimed producer. Johnny has contributed to feature films, served as a research consultant for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and directed and produced television shows for FOX and FS1, showcasing a diverse and impactful career in the media industry.
CAFARO
History The story of Cafaro...the family and the organization...is an extraordinary one. It’s a tale punctuated by real estate development achievements that stretch from coast to coast. William M. Cafaro and his brother John started out developing properties for grocers. In 1949, they founded a company with a new goal: To know and serve the markets they selected with retailers people needed and wanted. As the industry evolved, so did the company. By the 1960's Cafaro was building regional malls. Currently our portfolio encompasses more than 50 projects totaling more than 30 million square feet of space Now, as the company has surpassed its 60th birthday, a third generation of Cafaros is putting its own imprint on the business. Co-Presidents William A. Cafaro and Anthony Cafaro, Jr. bring their own unique talents, vision and techniques, all the while maintaining the philosophy to which they were born. They continue to redevelop and reposition the property portfolio with an eye toward expansion. Stability and integrity remain the watchwords for Cafaro’s professionals. They manage our core functions...management, leasing, marketing, security, construction and maintenance...in-house to ensure the highest possible quality for tenants and shoppers. Many of our professionals have been with us for decades, bringing a rare mix of skill and continuity. They’re part of the family too.