Rick is a transaction specialist and team leader recognized for delivering strategic guidance and innovative solutions to both private capital and public and private entities with substantial real estate portfolios. As a former Big Ten varsity wrestler, he is known for his strong work ethic, focus, and perseverance—qualities that have empowered his team to successfully close over $10 billion in transactions in recent decades. His current projects range from $10 million to $250 million and span coast to coast on behalf of significant investors, owner occupiers, nonprofits, public and private corporate entities, governmental agencies, educational institutions and churches.
Education
- University of Southern California, Master of Business Administration
- Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting Minor
- MSU Varsity Wrestling Team
Professional Affiliations / Accreditations
- CBRE Colbert Coldwell Circle - Top 3% Nationally - Numerous times
- CoStar Power Broker - Numerous times
- Top 10 - Real Estate Forum SoCal Broker Hot List - Numerous times
- CBRE Top Office Team - O.C. - Over 2 Decades
- CBRE SoCal Real Estate Team of the Year
- Licensed Real Estate Broker
Typical Transactions
- Owner Occupiers: Representation in building, redeveloping, purchasing, selling, or leasing significant assets.
- Land: Buying, selling, or leasing major land parcels.
- Special Purpose Properties: Selling, leasing, or purchasing significant special purpose properties.
- Adaptive Reuse: Selling, leasing, repositioning, or acquiring adaptive reuse assets to enhance value.
- Investors: Purchase, sale, and lease of significant real estate investments including 1031 exchanges.
