LEE & ASSOCIATES GROWS CENTRAL CALIFORNIA PRESENCE WITH NEW SATELLITE OFFICE IN BAKERSFIELD, CA

 

Chad Brock

BAKERSFIELD, CA  – Lee & Associates, the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, has transitioned from a satellite office to a freestanding office, granting them access to Lee & Associates unique capital structure benefits.

Michael Ming

Additionally, the office will aid in growing connectivity, resources, and leadership in the Central Coast region. 

The Lee & Associates Central California team, which opened as a Satellite in February of last year, is led by Chad Brock and Michael Ming.

Nanette Yoshimi

Their team consists of 22 professionals, including Stephen Kritscher, JoAnn Wall, Nat DiBuduo, Amanda Brock, Vali Nemetz, Janie Gatzman, George Ming, Emily Ming, Ryan Metzler, Dan Cobb, Lauren McNinch, Melinda Bie, Steve Leider, Christi Vior, Tom Davidson, Jeff Allen, Marty Indvik, Eric Powers, Ross Puskarich, Frank Oberti, and Steve Relth.

                                      Mike Tingus

“It is with immense excitement that we announce our formal integration into Lee & Associates, marking the inception of our independent office strategically positioned to cater to the dynamic markets of the Central Valley and Central California,” said Brock.

JoAnn Wall

“The robust resources and unwavering support extended by the Lee & Associates team have met and exceeded our expectations.  

"As we diligently set plans into motion, we anticipate a future brimming with unparalleled opportunities for our brokers and the clientele we proudly serve.”

 Amanda Brock

Ming added, "with a legacy of innovation and client-focused solutions, our Central California office is poised to redefine the landscape of commercial and agricultural real estate, one thriving partnership at a time."

The structure of Lee & Associates is unique in that it is entirely debt-free. Over our 45-year history, the capital deployed during the opening of new offices is raised in advance by Lee & Associates principals across North America.

Janie Gatzman

As shareholders of the company, this separates us from our competition and creates one common goal: to provide seamless, consistent execution and value-driven market-to-market services to our clients.

Melinda Bie

“The importance of our Central California presence is underscored by the quality of the leadership we have been able to attract and partner with. Mike Ming and Chad Brock bring outstanding resumes, market penetration, and quality leadership experience.

 

Vali Nemetz

"They will operate in an important and growing region in California that includes the Central Coast and Central Valley, areas that abut some of our most productive existing teams,"said Jeffrey Rinkov, CEO of Lee & Associates.

Christi Vior

“I am very enthusiastic about the additional asset classes they will provide coverage and expertise for, most notably their long history of successful agricultural, mineral rights, alternative energy, and redevelopment practices.

Marty Indvik

I thank Mike Tingus, Nanette Yoshimi, and our Los Angeles North offices for supporting this effort and helping to formulate this important partnership."

Stephen Kritscher

Lee & Associates has established an emphasis on expansion.

 New office locations in the last five years include Tampa Bay, FL; Lafayette, LA; Lincoln, NE; Western Pennsylvania; Central California; Kansas City, KS; Baton Rouge, LA; Calgary, AB; Nashville, TN; Los Angeles – Downtown, CA; San Francisco, CA; Omaha, NE; Naples, FL; Washington, DC; Boston, MA; and Toronto, ON.

 

CONTACTS:

Pamela Murphy

pmurphy@lee-associates.com