Optimizing Land Value

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FULLY INTEGRATED SERVICES
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SUPERIOR MARKET DATA
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TRANSACTIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Traditional land brokerage has evolved. Buyers and sellers are demanding more from their advisors than ever before. They want a team of experts that are not only skilled in land sales, but excel at underwriting, entitlements, development, pricing, inventory, relationships, capital markets and more. They want the best team possible in order to optimize the value of their property and get the highest return on their investment.

Land Advisors’ fully integrated services is the answer. We’ve built an in-house team of the most talented real estate experts so we can take a piece of land from A to Z.

  • land brokerage & advisory
  • capital sourcing
  • development solutions
  • market studies

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Line Chartsuperior market data

Data is knowledge and knowledge is power. By providing exceptional regional and local market data and expertise, Land Advisors is able to empower its clients with information that impacts the value of land and influences investment decisions.

Land Advisors uses a combination of proprietary data gathered over decades of experience and open source data. Nationally, Land Advisors tracks over 100,000 properties in various stages of a project’s life cycle. Below is a sample of our data and analysis capabilities:

  • residential land sales
  • finished lot values
  • regional & local Market Overviews
  • lot inventory analysis
  • residential land survey
  • competitive market data

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Worldgeographic coverage

In order to truly understand a market and add substantial value to land transactions, on-the-ground presence is essential. Land Advisors has strategically positioned offices in the most active and vital homebuilding markets throughout the United States, with nearly a third of our total offices located in California.

Our advisors are deeply entrenched in their geographically designated territories and continuously track and analyze the activity, history and status of every residential land parcel.

  • 8 california offices
  • 24 national offices
  • 25 california advisors
  • 65 national advisors

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Shaking Handstransactional experience

Land acquisition and disposition is often a complex process. Each property has a unique set of challenges and opportunities. By identifying the issues often associated with these transactions and understanding our client’s needs, Land Advisors has proven to greatly increase the probability of a successful close.

Our advisors possess significant intellectual capital in marketing matters including disposition strategies, negotiation, deal structures, and qualification of buyers. Our clients repeatedly come back to us because we’re more than just an advisor. We strive to be a trusted partner for life.

  • 80% of our business stems from repeat clients
  • 18 years of experience per broker on average

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What sets us apart

Combining the resources of a large national firm with the personalized attention of local offices.

Land Advisors sets itself apart with differentiators that focus on empowering our clients with the knowledge and services they need in order to optimize the value of their property.

A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE

Founded as Park Place Partners by R. Jeffrey Spindler, Terry Ruckle and F. Brian Carricaburu, what started as three advisors in one office has grown into dozens of advisors across the state. In 2009, we joined forces with Land Advisors Organization based in Arizona to create the top national brokerage and advisory firm focused exclusively on land and land-related assets. From superior offering memorandums, to unmatched market intelligence, to pioneering an auction process that maximizes the value of each transaction, we’ve been and continue to be the industry leaders in innovation, coverage and service since 1997.

Offices

When you work with Land Advisors California, you also tap the collective wisdom of a national network of land professionals across 11 states and 26 offices. Our footprint is deep and wide enough to support you wherever your vision may lead.

California

Orange County
California Headquaters

100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618
949.852.8288
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Bay Area

156 Diablo Road
Suite 340
Danville, CA 94526
925.368.3128
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Northern San Joaquin Valley

1812 West Kettleman Lane
Suite 4
Lodi, California 95242
209.410.5986
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Los Angeles County

251 South Lake Avenue
Suite 800
Pasadena, CA 91101
949.852.8288
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Sacramento Area

3741 Douglas Boulevard
Suite 380
Roseville, CA 95661
916.784.3329
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San Diego County

2777 Jefferson Street Suite 220E
Carlsbad, CA 92008
858.692.8626
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Central Coast

10 E Yanonali Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805.722.0813
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Central Valley

28015 Smyth Drive
Suite 109
Valencia, CA 91355
661.888.1364
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BAKERSFIELD

5060 California Avenue, Suite 1090
Bakersfield, CA 93309
661.333.1000
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The LAO
Team

You’re in Good Hands

Most brokerages are a collection of generalist agents who ultimately compete with one another. We build teams of geographic and functional area specialists who collaborate to make a way for your project to succeed.

R. Jeffrey Spindler Founding Principal & CEO

As a Founding Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Land Advisors California, Jeff is responsible for creating and communicating the organization’s vision, strategy, and overall direction. Along with providing leadership to the firm, Jeff is a dominant real estate expert in West Riverside County, bringing his extensive market knowledge and strong relationships to the firm’s clientele. He’s played an integral role in the sale of more than 130,000 residential units for consideration exceeding $5 billion.

Jeff has an extensive 40+-year history in the real estate industry. In 1997, Jeff established Park Place Partners, Inc., along with Co-founding Principals, Brian Carricaburu and Terry Ruckle. In March 2009, Park Place Partners, Inc., California’s largest residential land brokerage and advisory firm, merged platforms with Land Advisors Organization, based in Scottsdale, Arizona and created the California Division of Land Advisors Organization. The combined platform is the only national brokerage and advisory network dedicated to the residential land development industry with offices located across the United States.

Prior to establishing Land Advisors, Jeff began his career at Grubb & Ellis, where he enjoyed an acclaimed 17-year tenure and ranked amongst the top 10% producers. While at Grubb & Ellis, Jeff was involved in over 200 transactions totaling more than $275 million in consideration. He opened Grubb & Ellis’ Inland Empire office and later took a leadership role in the firm’s Newport Beach office where he specialized in the sale of residential subdivisions.

Jeff is a licensed California real estate broker, and earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Long Beach.

Contact

949.656.8006
jspindler@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

DRE #00775023

Tony Eaton President

Tony brings decades of leadership, real estate brokerage, and finance experience to his role as President of Land Advisors Organization - California Division. He began his career in land brokerage in 2007 and has since been directly responsible for the purchase and sale of more than 9,000 residential lots with total consideration exceeding $750 million. Tony’s primary expertise is in the sale of master planned communities in California, but he has also participated in the sales of residential and commercial land in Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.

Prior to joining Land Advisors, Tony was the Vice President - Land Disposition for The Lewis Group of Companies, one of the nation’s premier developers of master planned communities with 10,500 acres and approximately 42,000 residential lots in California and Nevada. Tony began his career in real estate when he was appointed Chief Financial Officer of O’Donnell/Atkins, California’s largest land brokerage firm at the time. Tony previously held positions of increasing responsibility from financial analyst to controller and eventually Chief Financial Officer of various publicly traded and private firms.

Tony graduated from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis with a Bachelor of Science degree and received a commission in the United States Marine Corps in 1988. During his service, Tony spent five years at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro in an F/A-18 squadron where he accumulated more than 1,000 hours of flight time in the Hornet. After leaving active duty, Tony returned to school and earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia Business School in New York City where he was a member of the prestigious Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society. Tony is a licensed California real estate professional.

Contact

949.656.8030
teaton@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

DRE #01744543

Katie Spitznagel Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer

Katie brings 15 years’ experience in the real estate industry to her role as Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer for the California Division. She is responsible for structuring and implementing business operations, financial oversight responsibility for the company including accounting, reporting, budget and planning as well as designing marketing and branding efforts.

Since joining Land Advisors 2011, Katie has played several roles for the firm including Director of Marketing and Director of Operations. Additionally, she assists in the startup and operations of Land Advisors’ complementary businesses.

Prior to joining Land Advisors, Katie spent three years as a Marketing Coordinator for Strategic Land Advisors, where she was responsible for providing strategic and creative marketing direction for a land brokerage. She also spent a year at Developers Research focusing on graphic delineation of maps.

Katie holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Fullerton. She is a member of the Land Advisors California Board of Directors and a licensed California Real Estate Broker.

Contact

949.656.8022
kspitznagel@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

DRE #01888370

F. Brian Carricaburu Founding Principal

As one of the Founding Principals of Land Advisors, Brian has an extensive history in the real estate industry. He provides clients with unparalleled market knowledge and a broad network of industry relationships. He specializes in the sale of residential land and master planned projects in West Riverside County. During Brian’s 20+ year career, he has played an integral role in the sale of more than 130,000 residential units for consideration exceeding $5 billion.

Brian began his career at Grubb & Ellis with the Industrial Land Division. Brian participated in transactions totaling over $50 million, where he leased and/or sold over 1.5 million square feet of industrial product and more than 2,600 acres of land. He later transferred to Grubb & Ellis’ Newport Beach office to specialize in the sale of residential subdivisions.

Brian holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing and Finance from the University of California at Riverside, where he was also a member of the baseball team. He is a licensed California real estate professional.

Contact

949.656.8002
bcarricaburu@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

DRE #01097797

Terry Ruckle Founding Principal

As a Founding Principal of Land Advisors, Terry leads Land Advisors’ elite residential land brokerage team that focuses exclusively on California master planned communities and other real estate portfolio opportunities. Clients benefit from Terry’s extensive experience and unmatched insight.

Terry has played an integral role in the brokerage and advisory of some of the largest residential land transactions in California. In the last 12 months, he has closed over $600 million dollars in total consideration. Terry’s accomplishments are not only known within California, but across the United States; he spearheaded the sale of Lehman Brothers’ western region residential land portfolio, which included 19 assets that represented 37,000 total residential units over 20,000 acres.

Terry’s professionalism and ambition is inherent and has been the driver behind his legendary career, earning him the firm’s prestigious P.A.R.K award in 2011 by his Land Advisors’ colleagues for his professionalism, ambition, knowledge, and respectability. Terry’s exemplary career is one that cannot be duplicated and one that is built from years of dedication to the craft and lifestyle of real estate.

Terry holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He is a licensed California real estate professional.

Contact

949.701.2064
truckle@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

DRE #00964895

Lee Aarons Senior Vice President

Lee Aarons specializes in representing clients seeking residential and mixed-use opportunities in Los Angeles County and Orange County.  He brings over twenty years of experience in high-end residential and land sales with consideration exceeding $1.3 billion.

At the age of 23, Lee joined the high-end residential firm Arlington Residential in his native London, England.  He went on to become the firms highest grossing sales person over the next eleven years, selling a billion dollars of high-end residential homes throughout London’s St. John’s Wood, Hampstead, and Regents Park areas.

In 2012, Lee moved to California and joined the Beverly Hills brokerage Hilton and Hyland as Director of Commercial Land and Multifamily. Over the span of 7 years, Lee successfully closed more than $300 million in transactions.

Since joining Land Advisors Organization's Los Angeles County and Orange County teams in 2019, Lee has successfully closed more than $185 million in total consideration.  Among his recent notable transactions are the $100 million sale of a portion of Westminster Mall and the $65 million sale of 19 vacant acres in Fountain Valley.  Lee continues to be a key player in orchestrating some of the most significant land transactions across Orange County.

Lee has a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Manchester in England. He is a licensed California real estate professional. Lee spends his spare time enjoying the gym, hot yoga and watching his beloved English soccer team Tottenham Hotspur.

Contact

310.405.1311
laarons@landadvisors.com
1800 Century Park East
Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90067

DRE #01908828

Gina Aguilar Office Coordinator

Gina brings more than 8 years of experience in customer service and administrative-oriented roles to her position as Office Coordinator. Gina enhances the company’s effectiveness by performing a number of administrative duties, office coordinating tasks, assisting corporate management, and providing information management support.

Prior to joining Land Advisors in 2022, Gina worked as an Office Manager for Aqualife Ponds and as an Executive Assistant at Sabal Capital Partners.

Contact

949.656.8025
gaguilar@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

Timothy Barden Senior Vice President

Tim Barden specializes in representing investors, developers and builders seeking residential and mixed-use opportunities in metropolitan Los Angeles County. As a specialist on “in-fill” opportunities, Tim has the knowledge to cater to developers across multiple product types, including traditional housing, institutional apartments, affordable and senior housing, and high density mixed-use projects. Since joining the Land Advisors in 2006, Tim has played an integral role in the sale of more than $1.1 billion in consideration.

Before his tenure at Land Advisors, Tim worked in the Environmental Planning Department of Parsons Brinkerhoff where he was involved in writing Environmental Impact Reports for government infrastructure projects nationwide.

Tim holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Analysis and Design from the University of California, Irvine. He is a licensed California real estate broker and is on the Board of Directors of HomeAid Los Angeles, a non-profit organization that brings building industry resources to help solve the homelessness crisis in LA County. Tim spends his spare time traveling and being outdoors with his family.

Contact

949.378.6098
tbarden@landadvisors.com
251 South Lake Avenue
Suite 800
Pasadena, CA 91101

DRE #01769199

Megan Bornstein Senior Marketing & Brokerage Coordinator

Megan specializes in marketing and administrative efforts for Land Advisors' Bay Area Land Team and Northern California Multi-Family Team. She focuses on the organization and completion of marketing materials, including proposals and deliverables, as well as researching and analyzing market trends.

Prior to joining Land Advisors in 2021, Megan streamlined operational systems and gained invaluable real estate experience at companies like Province West, Brookfield Residential, and Hanley Investment Group.

Megan holds a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and is a licensed California Real Estate professional.

 

 

 

Contact

949.656.8029
mbornstein@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

Rachel Buba Senior Marketing & Brokerage Coordinator

Rachel specializes in the marketing and administrative efforts for Land Advisors’ Los Angeles and Central California Land Teams. With over 10 years of marketing and real estate experience, Rachel uses her skills and knowledge to enhance all aspects of her role including researching and analyzing market trends, maintaining marketing metrics as well as the coordination and implementation of marketing materials such as the preparation of proposals and presentations.

Prior to joining Land Advisors in 2021, Rachel was a marketing and communications associate for a local fund manager specializing in the acquisitions and in-house property management of an 8.6 million square foot portfolio totaling $3.1 billion in consideration. Rachel was responsible for internal and external marketing efforts including, but not limited to, corporate presentations, company websites, 3rd party broker coordination, social media & employee on-boarding.

In her free time, Rachel enjoys watching sports with her family, with soccer being the number one sport in her household. Rachel is also an avid cook and enjoys creating and exploring dishes from all around the world.

Contact

949.656.8015
rbuba@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

Richard Byrd Senior Vice President

Richard has an extensive background in multi-family, single family, and mixed-use infill land sales. Applying his prior experience as a CPA and business analyst with his successful infill residential land practice in Los Angeles, Richard brings unparalleled technical skills and market knowledge to his clients. Since joining Land Advisors in 2005, Richard has played an integral role in the sale of more than $1.1 billion in consideration.

Prior to joining Land Advisors, Richard served as a business analyst for Vulcan Materials Company and a Certified Public Accountant in public practice.

Richard holds a bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Alabama, and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is a licensed California real estate broker, a licensed Certified Public Accountant, serves on the Board of Directors for Pasadena Forward, a non-profit organization. Richard spends his spare time with his wife and two daughters, as well as cycling, running, swimming and fishing.

Contact

626.376.9840 ext 13
rbyrd@landadvisors.com
251 South Lake Avenue
Suite 800
Pasadena, CA 91101

DRE #01301749

Randy Coe Senior Vice President

Randy specializes in representing investors, developers and builders in the acquisition and disposition of land development and investment opportunities. He focuses on residential projects for single family and multi-family developments from urban in-fill sites to larger master planned communities throughout greater Southern California. Randy brings more than 2 decades of experience to the residential marketplace.

Since joining Land Advisors in 2002, Randy has played an integral role in the sale of land approved and/or developed into more than 25,000 residential units for a total consideration of nearly $1 Billion. Randy has earned the title of Top Salesperson multiple times and has consistently been ranked in the top 10% of the firm’s producers since he started at Land Advisors.

Prior to his tenure at Land Advisors, Randy spent 13 years as a commercial and industrial broker with both Grubb & Ellis and Colliers International.

Randy holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing with an emphasis in Real Estate from California State University, Long Beach. He is a licensed California real estate broker, a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), is involved with the Urban Land Institute, and is a member of the Building Industry Association. Randy spends his spare time playing soccer as well as beach volleyball and volunteers regularly at the Orange County Rescue Mission, Second Harvest Food Bank and is also involved with the Kiwanis Club of Huntington Beach.

Contact

949.656.8014
rcoe@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

DRE #00998869

Ashley Cooke Senior Marketing & Brokerage Coordinator

Ashley brings more than 3 years of marketing and real estate experience to her Marketing & Brokerage Coordinator role. She specializes in the marketing and administrative efforts for Land Advisors’ West Riverside County Team and Washington Team. Her main focus includes preparation of proposals and presentations, as well as researching market trends.

Before joining Land Advisors in 2021, Ashley worked for Colliers international as Marketing & Brokerage Coordinator, responsible for internal and external marketing efforts and deal transactions.

Ashley graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a B.A. in American Studies with a focus in Education and Digital Media. Ashley enjoys creating music, digital content creation, and DIY fashion & furniture projects in her free time.

 

 

 

Contact

949.656.8026
acooke@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

Diane Corniuk Accountant

As Accountant for all of Land Advisors companies, Diane is responsible for the upkeep of financial documents, tracking transactions, and maintaining financial accounts.

Diane offers over twenty five years of experience in finance, accounting, taxation, sales management, sales compensation, operations management, and technology solutions. The combination of experience in accounting management, tax, real estate, financial business intelligence/reporting, non-profit treasury/finance management, and sales compensation management has been an asset in helping companies establish policies and procedures and offer consulting knowledge in areas of financial management and business process automation.

As a Senior Consultant managing the financial services division for Anax Global Solutions, she is a Certified ProAdvisor in QuickBooks Online and has six years of experience managing QuickBooks as her customer’s accounting and finance department. Her broad and deep experience combined with her advanced education degree has equipped her to help her customers grow their businesses while maintaining excellent customer service.

Diane holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from San Jose State University and a bachelor’s degree in Business Computer Systems from Eastern Michigan University.

Contact

949.656.8024
dcorniuk@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

Kwame Do Associate

Kwame focuses on financial underwriting and market analysis in brokerage engagements for capital providers and institutional developers. He represents investors, developers, and builders seeking to attain or sell master-planned communities throughout California.

In 2013, Kwame interned at Land Advisors where he worked on market and deal analysis with the Los Angeles Urban Infill team. Shortly after his internship, Kwame began working for Goldman Sachs where he specialized in risk management and funding allocation for the equity derivative synthetic product group for over four years.

In 2020, Kwame returned to Land Advisors to provide expertise in all types of residential underwriting and capital analysis. He is responsible for the preparation of complex cash flow analyses of master-planned communities, build-to-rent, multi-family, and affordable opportunities. He is also involved in the management and placement of capital for a variety of builders, developers, investors, and landowners.

Kwame attended Occidental College where he graduated with a Bachelors in Economics and Mathematics and currently serves as the Vice President, Board of Governor. He is a licensed California Real Estate professional and a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

Contact

626.993.7512 
kdo@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 1400,
Irvine, CA 92618

DRE #02139400

Kurtis Douglas Vice President

Hailing from the heart of California's Central Valley, Kurtis brings with him a wealth of agricultural expertise honed over years of hands-on experience.

A proud alumnus of California State University, Fresno, Kurtis laid the groundwork for his professional journey by earning his bachelor's degree. Building upon this foundation, he furthered his education by completing a Master of Business Administration at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, showcasing his commitment to excellence and continuous growth.

Kurtis's dedication to service extends beyond the boardroom, as evidenced by his six years of honorable service in the United States Army, including a pivotal one-year deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. This experience instilled in him a sense of discipline, leadership, and resilience that he brings to every endeavor.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Kurtis finds joy and fulfillment in his role as a devoted husband and father to two daughters, calling the vibrant community of Clovis home. His love for the outdoors knows no bounds, with skiing, wake surfing, hunting, golfing, and a myriad of other outdoor activities occupying his leisure time.

With a passion for agriculture, a dedication to service, and a zest for adventure, Kurtis Douglas is making a significant impact in the ag real estate realm at Land Advisors.

Contact

559.997.3188
kdouglas@landadvisors.com
7473 N. Ingram, Suite 111
Fresno, California 93711

DRE #02152547

Chris Gomez-Ortigoza Senior Vice President

Working with the dynamic and diverse infill and redevelopment prospects of the Los Angeles landscape, Chris focuses on a variety of residential development possibilities from transit oriented developments, cluster housing and small lot subdivisions to traditional single family and condominium projects. Chris brings knowledge and expertise in land acquisitions and the entitlement process to land owners, developers and investors. Since joining Land Advisors Organization in 2010, Chris has played an integral role in the sale of more than $980 million in consideration

Prior to joining Land Advisors in 2010, Chris worked in the Retail Development Division at Macerich, and as an Investment Property Coordinator for Sperry Van Ness’ Multi-family group.

Chris holds a master’s degree in Real Estate Development from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s degree in City & Regional Planning from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He is a licensed California real estate professional, a member of the American Planning Association, and member of the Urban Land Institute. Chris spends his spare time with his wife and kids, running, biking, hiking, playing ultimate frisbee and watching hockey.

Contact

714.349.0102
cgomez@landadvisors.com
251 South Lake Avenue
Suite 800
Pasadena, CA 91101

DRE #01887029

Jason Hepp Senior Vice President

Jason specializes in representing investors, developers and builders seeking development and investment opportunities in several areas of California’s Central Valley, including Kern, Tulare, Kings, and Fresno Counties.

Since joining Land Advisors in 2004, Jason has played an integral role in the sale of more $100 million of residential land projects.

Jason has over 15 years of sales and marketing experience. Prior to joining Land Advisors, he served as Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Iberti Group, LLC, a leading consulting firm for the natural stone and custom tile industry.

Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He is a licensed California real estate professional and a member of the Building Industry Association.

Contact

805.689.2603
jhepp@landadvisors.com
28015 Smyth Drive
Suite 109
Valencia CA 91355

DRE #01457267

Mike Hunter Senior Vice President

Mike’s expertise is in brokering and advising on residential land deals within Orange County. He specializes in representing investors, developers and home builders in the acquisition and disposition of residential subdivisions, multi-family developments and master planned communities. Mike is highly experienced in market research, land planning and marketing.

As Land Advisors’ most Senior Vice President, Mike has over 52 years of real estate development and land sales experience. Mike has sold more than $3.5 billion worth of properties, primarily in Southern California, and he has sold thousands of lots within nearly every major master planned community in Orange County.

Prior to joining Land Advisors, Mike worked for 13 years as a Principal at O’Donnell/Atkins and 20 years as President of Mike Hunter & Associates. Additionally, Mike has worked for Ponderosa Homes as Director of Land Acquisition, Pardee Homes as Director of Market Research, and Weyerhaeuser Venture Company as Director of Marketing.

Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing from the University of Southern California. He is a licensed California real estate broker. Mike was the starting safety for the USC football team, and played in the 1967 Rose Bowl versus Purdue University. Mike also served as an Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1967 to 1969. Mike spends his spare time golfing and hanging out with his family.

Contact

949.656.8013
mhunter@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

DRE #00654420

Doug Jorritsma Senior Vice President

As a leading real estate expert in West San Bernardino County and northern Riverside County, Doug brings his sterling reputation, extensive market knowledge and strong relationships to the firm’s clientele. He has over 30 years’ experience in the real estate industry and specializes in representing developers, home builders and investors.

Since joining Land Advisors in 1999, Doug has earned the title of “Top Salesperson of the Year” eight times (2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2013 and 2017) and has consistently ranked amongst the top five producers for the firm. Doug has successfully closed more than 30,000 residential lots for consideration exceeding $2 billion.

Prior to joining Land Advisors, Doug served as a Senior Associate in the Industrial Properties Division of Grubb & Ellis for 10 years, where he participated in transactions totaling more than $75 million.

Doug holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with Honors from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is a licensed California real estate professional, member of the Building Industry Association, member of the Board of Trustees for Redlands Christian School and Arrowhead Christian Academy. Doug spends his spare time volunteering with the Blessing Center in Redlands.

Contact

949.656.8004
djorritsma@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

DRE #00995382

David Landes Vice President

As a leading real estate expert in San Diego County and Coachella Valley, Dave is actively involved in all aspects of land development, land acquisition as well as production homebuilding. He provides unparalleled market knowledge and a strong background in both development and construction.

Prior to joining Land Advisors in 2010, Dave worked with O’Donnell/Atkins, running the firm’s San Diego office. During his tenure, David focused on identifying “value-added” opportunities and was directly involved in over 60 transactions valued in excess of $600 million.

Dave has been involved in various aspects of real estate, homebuilding and development. He previously directed the acquisition of retail and multi-family income properties while working for a private investment group in Orange County. Additionally, Dave was heavily involved in developing and building several multi-family projects in Southern Los Angeles County while working for a small real estate development company in Huntington Beach.

Dave holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of California, Irvine. While at UC Irvine, he worked with several general contractors on high-end custom homes throughout Southern California. Dave is a licensed California real estate professional.

Contact

858.692.8626
dlandes@landadvisors.com
2777 Jefferson Street, Suite 220E
Carlsbad, CA 92008

DRE #01106774

Ryan Long Senior Vice President

Ryan specializes in the representation of investors, developers and builders transacting business in the Sacramento market.

Since joining Land Advisors in 2005, Ryan has consistently made his clients’ interest a top priority as well as providing them with integrity, superior transaction knowledge and in-depth market knowledge. In 2010, Ryan was awarded the firm’s prestigious P.A.R.K. award by his peers for his professionalism, ambition, respectability and knowledge. In addition to this award, Ryan has earned the title of Top Salesperson of the Year as the top producer for the company in 2010, 2021, and 2022.

Prior to working at Land Advisors, Ryan was a senior account manager at Otis Elevator Company and a top producer in sales for 2002.

Ryan holds a bachelor’s degree in Managerial Economics from the University of California, Davis. He is a licensed California real estate professional.

Contact

916.784.3403
rlong@landadvisors.com
3741 Douglas Boulevard
Suite 180
Roseville, CA 95661

DRE #01784770

Sean Mahoney Vice President

Sean's professional journey is deeply rooted in his family's legacy of landownership and entrepreneurship in Fresno, CA. His background blends business acumen, financial expertise, and agronomic knowledge, making him uniquely suited for the agricultural land business.

He graduated from Pepperdine University with a degree in Business Consulting and gained notable experience serving at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library during college. Sean began his career in Silicon Valley at Netscape Communications, where he consulted Fortune 500 companies on internet software technologies.

In 1999, he transitioned to asset management, focusing on managing IPO assets and family farming operations, with a specialization in real property transactions like 1031 exchanges. For the past decade, Sean has held executive level management positions in the ag nutrition sector, advising growers in crop health, yield growth in various crop types.

Sean's success is attributed to his vision, creativity, and extensive network in the Central Valley and beyond. He values meaningful professional relationships and understands both the dynamics of family farming and corporate agriculture. Today, he continues to leverage his diverse skill set in finance, agronomy, and real property to foster business relationships and drive growth in the agricultural sector.

Sean lives in Fresno with his wife and four sons, where his commitment to agriculture and community remains central to his professional endeavors.

Contact

559.352.8923
smahoney@landadvisors.com
7473 N. Ingram, Suite 111
Fresno, California 93711

DRE #01887307

Quinn Mulrooney Vice President

Quinn Mulrooney specializes in the acquisition and sale of agricultural use properties in the San Joaquin Valley. Quinn is a second generation farmer with 15+ years of diversified agricultural experience.

Prior to Land Advisors, Quinn was a director of agricultural properties for Northgate Commercial Real Estate, worked as a manager at Sodbuster Farms, and was elected by local farmers and ranchers as County Officer Committee Member for the USDA Farm Service Agency in SW Sacramento County.

Quinn graduated from California State University Stanislaus with a degree in agriculture studies - biology. He is a licensed real estate agent in California.

Contact

209.327.7605
qmulrooney@landadvisors.com
1812 West Kettleman Lane
Suite 4
Lodi, California 95242

DRE #02097075

Steve Nazaroff Senior Vice President

Steve specializes in representing builders, developers, investors and landowners. He has more than 30 years’ experience and success in the identification, negotiation, and formation of residential land and mixed-use/commercial infill real estate transactions.

Steve employs a creative and responsive focus on potential re-development, re-position, and re-purpose opportunities in the market. Being deeply entrenched and committed to “relationship real estate,” has led him to a transactional history that has exceeded $800 million throughout his career at Land Advisors, Grubb & Ellis, and Z Properties Real Estate & Investments.

Steve holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a minor in Marketing from California State Polytechnic University. He is a licensed California Real Estate Broker, and has been a committed Board Member and actively involved in Community Service Organizations & Foundations. As a third-generation resident of Southern California, Steve spends his spare time with his family and outdoors – mountain biking, cycling and golfing.

Contact

949.656.8009
snazaroff@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

DRE #01029297

Amy O'Donnell Senior Marketing & Brokerage Coordinator

Amy is responsible for providing marketing and brokerage support to Land Advisors’ Orange County Land Team and Government Land Services Team. With her more than 20 years in commercial real estate from building inspections, leasing, and investment sales to marketing, her experience provides a well-rounded knowledge base for commercial real estate.

Prior to joining Land Advisors, Amy worked in the marketing department at Cushman & Wakefield, investment sales at Marcus & Millichap and retail leasing at ICI.

Amy studied Marketing at the University of Colorado at Boulder. In her spare time can be found in her garden, DIYing the many projects that come with historic home ownership, or walking her 4 dogs. She is passionate about dog rescue and serves on the board of S.A.F.E., a resource for foster families, children in the foster system, and acts as a safety net for children aging out of foster care.

Contact

949.656.8018
aodonnell@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

Adam Ochs Vice President

Adam has a broad background in multifamily and for-sale residential development and brokerage spanning two decades. He has worked for both public and private developers, builders, and has been involved in all aspects of the development of thousands of for-sale attached units (condos), institutional-scale multifamily units, and the development of two master-planned communities.

Most recently, Adam founded a development company that was successful in getting approval for two Build-to-Rent communities in Los Angeles.  This was due to his knowledge of manufactured housing, Title 25, and having worked extensively with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

Adam also served on the LA/ Ventura Building Industry Association (BIA) Board of Directors in 2019, and is a licensed California General Contractor (B), a California Real Estate Broker and a licensed Manufactured Home Dealer.

Adam graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy, and served five years of active duty in the Air Force including a 6-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).  Adam lives in Thousand Oaks, California, and has three children.

Contact

310.621.7559
aochs@landadvisors.com
251 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 800
Pasadena, California 91101

DRE #01525790

Mackey O’Donnell Senior Vice President

Mac is a veteran of the real estate industry with over thirty years of extensive experience throughout the private and public sectors. Mac leads Land Advisors’ elite residential land brokerage team that focuses exclusively on California master planned communities and other real estate portfolio opportunities.

Prior to joining Land Advisors in 2012, Mac was President and co-founder of O’Donnell/Atkins, California’s largest land brokerage firm, averaging over $1 billion in annual land transactions. Prior to founding O’Donnell/Atkins, Mac served as Director of Land Development for the Warmington Company.

Mac has keen insight into the dynamics of public planning agencies and politics. He served as both a municipal planning director (cities of San Fernando and Banning) and a private planning consultant (Urban Futures). He has applied his expertise in this area to help identify ideal development opportunities. As a private sector planning consultant, Mac became highly skilled in the design and entitlement of real estate projects—optimizing their value in light of every kind of physical, environmental, political and economic constraint.

Mac holds a Master of City Planning degree (MCP) from the University of California, Berkeley and a bachelor’s degree in Social Ecology from the University of California, Irvine, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa. Mac is a licensed California real estate broker, served as an instructor in the Light Construction and Development Management program at the University of California, Irvine, member of the Urban Land Institute and Building Industry Association.

Contact

949.656.8010
modonnell@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

DRE #01164644

Kevin Palla Senior Vice President

Kevin Palla, a third-generation Kern County farm family member, brings an unmatched depth of agricultural knowledge to Land Advisors Organization. Raised on a farm, Kevin’s lifelong experience in agriculture and his extensive real estate background have positioned him as a valuable advisor for clients navigating farm, ranch, and transitional land opportunities.

Kevin earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Farm Management from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. His expertise is further underscored by his designation as an Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. With a proven track record in agricultural land sales and management, Kevin is adept at identifying strategic opportunities that benefit both investors and landowners.

Before joining Land Advisors, Kevin built a reputation for excellence during his time with Cushman & Wakefield, where he was a top-performing Commercial Real Estate Broker and Farm Manager. His hands-on experience in production agriculture and land management gives him a unique edge in understanding the intricacies of agricultural properties.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Kevin is actively involved in his local community, having held various leadership roles with the Bakersfield Association of Realtors and the Kern County Farm Bureau. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys spending time outdoors and engaging in sports, reflecting his passion for both agriculture and an active lifestyle.

Contact

661.333.1000
kpalla@landadvisors.com
5060 California Avenue, Suite 1090
Bakersfield, California 93309

DRE #01514403

Matthew Power Senior Vice President

Matt specializes in representing home builders, land developers and investors in residential land transactions throughout the Central Coast, (Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Monterey Counties) and additionally in the South Central Valley, (Kern, Tulare, Kings and Fresno Counties). His unparalleled market knowledge and experience throughout the Central Coast and Central Valley has made him an industry leader within his area of expertise. Matt’s 20+ years of experience within the real estate industry has helped him play a leading role in the sale of more than 30,000 lots for consideration exceeding $625 million.

In 2005, Matt earned the title of Top Salesperson of the Year as the top producer for the company and has consistently ranked amongst the top ten producers for the firm.

Prior to joining Land Advisors in 2003, Matt served as a residential Loan Advisor for First Capital Mortgage in Santa Barbara.

Matt holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Science from the University of California, Irvine where he was a member of the 1989 Men’s NCAA Division Championship Water Polo team. He is a licensed California real estate professional.

Contact

805.722.0813
mpower@landadvisors.com
10 E Yanonali Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

DRE #01252653

Jim Radler Senior Vice President

Jim specializes in representing home builders, land developers and investors in residential land transactions throughout the Northern California market. Since joining Land Advisors in 1998, Jim has consistently made his clients’ interest a top priority, providing them with integrity as well as superior transaction knowledge and in-depth market knowledge. In 2005, Jim opened Land Advisors Organization's Northern California office in Roseville, CA.

Jim earned the title of Top Salesperson of the Year in 1999 and 2002. In 2007, he was awarded the firm’s prestigious P.A.R.K. award by his peers for his professionalism, ambition, respectability, and knowledge. Jim has played an integral role in the sale of more than 40,500 lots throughout the state of California for consideration exceeding $1.5 billion.

Prior to his tenure at Land Advisors, Jim served as Service Center Manager for Hills Pet Nutrition/Colgate Palmolive, where he managed warehouse and distribution facilities in Fresno, Hayward, and Sacramento. Jim holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Riverside. He is a licensed California real estate professional.

Contact

916.784.3402
jradler@landadvisors.com
3741 Douglas Boulevard
Suite 180
Roseville, CA 95661

DRE #01252311

RJ Radler Senior Vice President

RJ specializes in the representation of financial institutions, investors, developers, and builders transacting business in the North Central Valley market.

Since joining Land Advisors, RJ has consistently made his clients’ interest a top priority, providing them with integrity, superior transaction knowledge and in-depth market knowledge. In 2009, RJ was awarded the firm’s prestigious P.A.R.K. award by his peers for his professionalism, ambition, respectability and knowledge. RJ has played an integral role in the sale of more than 10,000 lots throughout the state of California for consideration exceeding $258 Million.

Prior to joining Land Advisors in 2005, RJ worked for seven years for the corporate sales team for Salesforce.com. RJ holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. RJ is a licensed California real estate professional.

Contact

916.886.5420
rradler@landadvisors.com
3741 Douglas Boulevard
Suite 180
Roseville, CA 95661

DRE #01718101

Allison Rawlins Tift Senior Vice President

Allison specializes in representing investors, developers and builders seeking development and investment opportunities in Orange County. Her primary responsibilities include sourcing new team opportunities, project due diligence and coordination of marketing initiatives. As an Orange County native, Allie provides her clients with an extensive industry network of buyers and sellers in her submarket, in addition to her immense market knowledge.

Prior to joining Land Advisors in 2008, Allison worked for O’Donnell/Atkins where she concentrated on master-planned communities and land sales in Riverside County and the Coachella Valley.

Allison holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of Southern California with honors. She is a licensed California real estate broker, member of the Building Industry Association and the Urban Land Institute, and holds a Certificate in Light Construction and Development Management from the University of California, Irvine. Allison spends her spare time with the Children’s Hospital of Orange County and Human Options’ Young Professionals Group (yHOPE).

Contact

949.656.8000
arawlins@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

DRE #01795568

Steve Reilly Senior Vice President

Steve specializes in representing homebuilders, developers, investors and landowners in residential land transactions throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area. In 2010, Steve opened Land Advisors’ Bay Area office in Danville, CA. Steve is also a part of Land Advisors' Government Land Services Team.

Prior to joining Land Advisors in 2010, Steve worked at Prudential California Realty for five years and started their Land Services Group. While at Prudential he successfully closed over 20 land transactions.

Prior to his real estate career, Steve played tennis professionally and competed on the ATP Tour. Before that, Steve attended San Jose State University where he studied Electrical Engineering. He is a licensed California real estate professional.

Contact

925.368.3128
sreilly@landadvisors.com
156 Diablo Road
Suite 340
Danville, CA 94526

DRE #01372733

Chris Shiota Vice President

Chris represents investors and developers buying and selling residential land throughout California. Chris primarily works with institutional capital providers, builders, and developers to form sales strategies that maximize value by focusing on underwriting and creating a competitive bid process.  For two decades, Chris’ residential development and capital markets expertise has been considered invaluable to his clients, showing a strong reputation for underwriting complex residential projects. Chris also leads Lakebridge Capital, a Land Advisors-affiliated capital markets firm assisting developers in capitalizing their transactions.

Previously, Chris worked at Isles Ranch Partners leading investment management on 40 residential investments deploying nearly $500 million in capital. Chris also previously worked at Kennedy Wilson and Trimont Real Estate Advisors (the asset manager for Lehman Brothers).

Chris holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California with an emphasis in Real Estate Finance along with an emphasis in Investment Finance, which he earned while studying aboard at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Chris is a member of the Urban Land Institute and the California Building Industry Association. Chris spends his spare time playing tennis and enjoying USC Trojans football.

Contact

949.922.8030
cshiota@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

DRE #02059860

Andrew Sinderhoff Senior Vice President

Andrew Sinderhoff specializes in representing investors, developers and home builders in acquisition and disposition of residential land within West Riverside County. Andrew’s primary responsibilities include sourcing new team opportunities, conducting property research, coordinating marketing initiatives, managing client relationships, and guiding the transaction process.

Since joining Land Advisors in 2013, Andrew has played an integral role in the successful transaction of more than 13,000 lots with a transaction value in excess of $500 million.

Prior to joining Land Advisors, Andrew was a Project Manager with MasterCraft Homes Group. He was jointly responsible for numerous projects in Southern California ranging from single-lot infill projects to more than 250 lot single-family detached projects.

Andrew holds a bachelor’s degree in History and minor in Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Andrew played four years of Varsity Soccer at UCLA and was selected to be a member of the John Wooden Academy, a program focused on building character, leadership and teamwork. Andrew is a licensed California real estate professional and member of the Urban Land Institute within Orange County and the Inland Empire.

Contact

949.656.8001
asinderhoff@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

DRE #01947827

Ian Sinderhoff Senior Vice President

Ian specializes in representing land owners, investors, land developers, and homebuilders in the acquisition and disposition of residential land in West Riverside County and West San Bernardino County. Ian’s primary responsibilities include sourcing new team opportunities, researching properties, coordinating marketing initiatives, managing client relationships, and directing the transaction process.

Since joining Land Advisors in 2013, Ian has played an integral role in the successful transaction of more than 13,000 lots with a transaction value in excess of $500 million.

Prior to joining Land Advisors, Ian was an attorney with Brown, Udell, Pomerantz & Delahim, Ltd. focusing on environmental and property law. During this time, he helped operate Brownfield Management Associates where he assisted clients, including Fortune 100 companies, to reposition and divest environmentally-challenged properties.

Ian earned his Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School, where he served as Administrative Editor for the Vermont Journal of Environmental Law and a Dean’s Fellow. He was also a student clinician at both the Land Use Clinic and South Royalton Legal Clinic. He holds a bachelor’s degree in both Political Science and Geographic Studies from the University of Chicago, where he played Varsity Soccer. Ian is a licensed California real estate professional and member of the Urban Land Institute within Orange County and the Inland Empire.

Contact

949.656.8005
isinderhoff@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

DRE #01948291

Andrew Spindler Vice President of Strategy and Analytics

As the Vice President of Strategy and Analytics at Land Advisors, Andrew leverages his 17 years of real estate experience. His primary responsibility involves collaborating with the executive team to define the strategic direction of the Land Advisors California Division.  Andrew focuses on enhancing growth opportunities by exploring / expanding complementary businesses and optimizing the efficiency and scope of the LAO platform. Capitalizing on his extensive background as a CFA / CPA, he delivers institutional-grade analytics to empower the LAO broker network. This includes offering innovative financial solutions such as cash flow forecasting, risk management, and value optimization.

Prior to Land Advisors, Andrew served as a Senior Vice President in Green Street’s Advisory and Consulting business.  The Advisory group harnessed Green Street’s market leading data and insights to provide custom advice to institutional owners and investors ranging in topics from IPO advisory, transaction / M&A support and portfolio valuation. Andrew also has experience in the debt space as a former capital markets manager for a mid-sized multifamily lender, and as the lead acquisition analyst specializing in sub-performing and non-performing commercial debt pools.

Andrew earned an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles with a focus in real estate finance and a B.S. in accounting from the University of Southern California’s Leventhal School of Accounting. In addition, he is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder.

Contact

949.981.0690
aspindler@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum center Drive, Suite 1400
Irvine, California 92618

Bobby Wuertz Senior Vice President

Bobby Wuertz specializes in the acquisition and sale of agricultural use properties. Bobby comes from a multi-generation farm family in Coolidge, Arizona. He pairs his life-long involvement with agricultural production and his real estate background to close successful land transactions for investors, farm families, and agricultural investment funds.

Prior to Land Advisors, Bobby was a principal in a 4,000-acre farm operation, worked for Arizona Drip Systems, and was involved in a cotton marketing cooperative that represented farmers in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Bobby is an executive board member of the Pinal 40 Organization, which supports local youth and promotes agriculture education. He is a member of the Ag100 council, a graduate of Project CENTRL, and he graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in agriculture economics. He is a licensed real estate agent in California and Arizona.

Contact

480.483.8100
bwuertz@landadvisors.com
100 Spectrum Center Drive
Suite 1400
Irvine, CA 92618

DRE #01994063

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