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**California People and Company News — Week of January 30, 2026**
**Kidder Mathews Expands Across California**
Kidder Mathews has announced several executive appointments across its Northern and Southern California offices:
– **Kevin Held** has joined as Senior Vice President in the San Diego office. Held brings over 25 years of experience in net lease investment sales and retail real estate, having participated in more than $3 billion in transactions.
– In the firm’s Silicon Valley office:
– **John Kovaleski**
– **David Buchholz, SIOR**
– **Alex Kovaleski**
This team, all former professionals with Colliers, specializes in the sale and leasing of commercial and industrial properties in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
– In the Sherman Oaks office:
– **Fred Aframian** has been named Managing Director. Aframian, who previously served as Senior Vice President since 2021, has brokered over $500 million in investment sales.
– **Jonathan Steier** joins as Vice President, bringing more than 25 years of experience in retail leasing and investment sales with a strong focus on the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles.
**DAUM Appoints New President**
DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services has named **Chris Migliori** as President. Migliori previously served as Executive Vice President and Principal in the Newport Beach office. Over his career, he has closed more than 1,500 transactions covering over 50 million square feet throughout Orange County and surrounding regions. **Michael Nubel**, President since 1993, will retain his roles as Chairman and CEO and is working closely with Migliori and CFO **Bob Bothamley** during the transition.
**Gilbane Building Company Announces Key Appointment**
**Dr. Brett Mitchell**, Ed.D, M.Ed, CBO, DBIA, has joined Gilbane Building as Senior Director of Business Development. He will lead strategic growth initiatives, enhance client relationships, and support the firm’s expansion across the West Division.
**Pegasus Introduces New Leadership Role**
Pegasus has appointed **Jason Lawit** as Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships. In this newly established senior role, Lawit will cultivate relationships with registered investment advisors, wealth management firms, family offices, and trust companies. His mission is to position Pegasus as a premier outsourced real estate advisor for wealth managers.
**Lunada Rose Partners Adds New Team Member**
**Macrae Carden** has joined Lunada Rose Partners as Associate. He will play a key role in supporting acquisitions, asset management, portfolio strategy, and financing for the firm’s industrial and value-add investment activities.
**Nomad Temporary Housing Welcomes Back Michael James**
**Michael James** has rejoined Nomad Temporary Housing. He brings a deep level of industry expertise and a strong record of cultivating and maintaining client relationships.
**Huntsman Architectural Group Leadership Updates**
Huntsman Architectural Group has promoted two individuals to principal positions:
– **Iris Chan**
– **Karie Vagedes**
In addition, **Nicole Everett**, an existing principal, has been appointed to the firm’s board of directors.
**Hotel Nia in Menlo Park Appoints General Manager**
**Benjamin Duverge** has been named General Manager of Hotel Nia, part of the Autograph Collection. Duverge brings over two decades of leadership experience in city hotels, lifestyle properties, and destination resorts.
**PURE Property Management and HomeRiver Group Merge**
PURE Property Management and HomeRiver Group have officially merged to form **PURE HomeRiver**. The combined company now manages over 40,000 properties through more than 80 local offices across 200+ markets in over 35 states.
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