Professional Experience
Associated Office
Cole's background in investment and leasing at Kilroy Realty Corporation, combined with his experience in business development at Unispace, gives him a unique and well-rounded perspective that sets him apart in the San Diego market. This foundation allows him to leverage deep knowledge of construction, workplace design, and strategy to help clients maximize efficiencies, optimize timing, and manage budget with precision from the earliest stages of a transaction. Since 2018, Cole has been involved and completed more than 270 transactions totaling over 5.0 million square feet of leasing and sales with an aggregate value exceeding $764 million.
Throughout his career, Cole has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor and well-connected member of the San Diego commercial real estate community. As a San Diego native, Cole brings an intimate understanding of the market and the relationships that drive meaningful outcomes for his clients. Cole’s extensive network across the San Diego business community, and his unwavering commitment to those relationships, remains the driving force behind his business and his reputation
Education
- UC San Diego, B.A. in Sociology
Professional Affiliations/ Accreditations
- California Licensed Real Estate Agent
- Member, National Association of Industrial & Office Properties (NAIOP)
- CBRE Broker Accelerator Program
- University of San Diego, Professional Mentor
- La Jolla High Varsity Water Polo Coach
Achievements
- Client Outcome Award, Advisory Service, San Diego Region (2018, 2022)
- Innovation Award, San Diego Region (2020)
- Top 5 Largest Tenant Rep Office Lease in San Diego County (2019, 2020, 2022, 2023)
Clients (Tenant Represented)
- Balanced Fitness
- Cox Communications
- Paycom
- NextGen Leads
- Confidential Tech Search Engine
- SeaWorld
- Mettler Toledo
- AMETEK, Inc.
- Seaport Scripps Home Health
Clients (Landlord Represented)
- Drawbridge Realty
- Lincoln Property Company
- Dansk Investment Group
- LaSalle
- Murphy Development Company
- Manchester Financial Group
Team Overview
Comprehensive office, R&D, and industrial real estate advisory for occupiers, landlords and investors in San Diego.
Tom Martinez, Evan Knudson, Cole Martinez, and Olivia Kozlowski specialize in office, R&D and industrial real estate across San Diego, representing occupiers, landlords, and investors on transactions of all sizes and complexity. With over six decades of combined experience, the team is fueled by creativity and a commitment to a deeper understanding of the markets, brings vast financial analysis capabilities and deep market expertise, and long-standing client relationships, to every assignment.
Their backgrounds span institutional ownership, construction, and workplace strategy, offering a full deal-cycle perspective that goes beyond the transaction. The team has advised Fortune 500 corporations, regional businesses, and growing companies across a range of industries including manufacturing, defense, financial services, legal, and technology. This breadth of client experience allows the team to bring relevant, real-world context to every assignment regardless of industry or transaction type.
Clients benefit from a team that understands real estate as a business decision with lasting operational and financial implications, and that is committed to delivering favorable outcomes in every transaction. Whether navigating a lease decision, maximizing asset performance, or evaluating a long-term real estate strategy, Tom, Evan, Cole, and Olivia have the experience, relationships, and market knowledge to deliver consistent, high-touch service.
