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Mike Keurjian joined illi in October 2022, bringing over 30 years of acquired skill in all areas of property, asset, and portfolio management for such industry leaders as Jones Lang LaSalle, CBRE, and Douglas Emmett.  He has overseen all property management activities in office, retail, and industrial projects from acquisition to disposition, with a special

Sean Martin is a retail leasing advisor specializing in the Greater Los Angeles Area.  As a native Californian who grew up on the Central Coast of the Golden State where he attended Foothill College in Los Altos Hills and studied business, marketing, and real estate, Sean started his brokerage career with Coldwell Banker in his

Joseph Gobert is a commercial real estate sales and leasing advisor specializing in multi-tenant strip malls, shopping centers, and mixed-use retail asset classes since 2020.  Recent projects include King Harbor Plaza in Redondo Beach; Western Town Plaza and North Torrance Shopping Center in Torrance; Euclid Town Center in Garden Grove; The Apollo Center in Downey. 

John Aquino joins illi Commercial Real Estate as a virtual broker most recently from NAI Capital; and previously from California Oak Property Management Services in Ventura County and Merrill Lynch Real Estate. Mr. Aquino has over 30 years of experience specializing in Commercial Retail, Investment Brokerage in Southern California and Ventura County including Sales, Purchase

Jason Briggs is a retail leasing specialist focused on Landlord and Tenant representation.  As a resident of the San Fernando Valley, he has extensive knowledge and understanding of this vibrant submarket of Los Angeles. Jason’s strong work ethic and passion for real estate is his driving force to deliver the highest level of client satisfaction.

James Heerdegen is a commercial leasing and sales specialist. James purchased his first investment property in New York City in 2015, allowing him to gain an intimate understanding of the investment real estate industry. This, coupled with his experience gained at illi Commercial, has helped him develop an effective methodology delivering positive results for his

Caleb Morrison is a retail investment advisor dedicated to providing thoughtful guidance and individualized care to owners and users of commercial real estate throughout Southern California. Caleb joined illi Commercial Real Estate in 2021 and has since facilitated over $50,000,000 in real estate transaction volume across a wide range of deals. Caleb prides himself on

Bernie Kaufman, formerly at Paley Commercial, has been a top performer in the real estate industry for nearly 40 years. His vast portfolio of clients ranges from various businesses, including developers, investors, and national and local credit tenants alike. Bernie has represented notable clients such as Bank of America, 99 Cents Store Only, Domino’s Pizza,

Armen Tchapanian is a leasing specialist representing Landlords and Tenants in the retail, restaurant, and office sector. Armen has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from California State University Northridge (CSUN), and he speaks fluent Armenian. Armen developed his strong communication and leadership skills while serving as an account manager for the online retail marketplace,