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**California People and Company News: Week of January 9, 2026**
**Crexi Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer**
Crexi, a leading commercial real estate data platform and marketplace, has named David Lee as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Lee will be responsible for scaling the company’s revenue through expanded marketplace monetization, accelerated enterprise and strategic partnerships, and the development of sustainable, predictable revenue streams.
**SRS Real Estate Partners Adds San Diego Industrial Team**
SRS Real Estate Partners has expanded its industrial division with the addition of a top-tier team in San Diego. Industry veterans Mike Erwin and Tucker Hohenstein join as Executive Vice Presidents, while Hank Jenkins joins as Vice President. The team, previously at Colliers, brings extensive experience advising institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.
**Reynolds & Brown Welcomes Luyen Pham as VP of Asset Management**
Reynolds & Brown has hired Luyen Pham as Vice President of Asset Management at its Concord, CA office. She will oversee a 1.8 million square foot portfolio, focusing on strategic leasing, marketing, property management, and asset-level performance. Pham brings previous experience from Paceline Investors, Tishman Speyer, and Blackstone. The search was led by RETS Associates.
**CareTrust REIT Announces Key Promotions and Hires**
CareTrust REIT, Inc. has announced a series of organizational changes, including:
Promotions:
– Derek Bunker to CFO
– Joe Layne to SVP, Corporate Counsel
– Rory Williams to SVP, Portfolio Management
– Brandon Keller to VP, Asset Management
– Josh Hillman to VP, Investments
– Shane Archer to Asset Manager, Asset Management
– Nick Winthrop to Senior Associate, Investments
– Michael Pellegrino to Senior Analyst, Asset Management
– Tara Mohammadi to Accounting Supervisor, Accounting
New Hires:
– Kyle Bennion as SVP, Investments, Transactions Counsel
– Dan Chin as VP of Data & Analytics
– Emily Meckler as Finance Director
– Landon Hallmark as Machine Learning Engineer, Data & Analytics
**Novogradac Promotes Four to Partner**
National consulting firm Novogradac has promoted four principals to partner. The new partners include:
– Nicole Crites (Bellevue, WA)
– Jodie Fish (Portland, OR)
– Ashley McKenzie and Karie McMillen (Dover, OH)
– Lucy Tran (San Francisco)
**Hilton Names Leadership Team for Hilton Arcadia Los Angeles**
Hilton has appointed Luis Plascencia as General Manager and Nayiri Ozbardakci as Director of Sales & Marketing for the newly launched Hilton Arcadia Los Angeles. With over 40 years of combined experience in hospitality operations, marketing strategy, and pre-opening leadership, the duo will oversee the day-to-day operations and long-term success of Hilton’s newest property in the San Gabriel Valley.
**Interior Logic Group Welcomes Return of Former Leaders**
Interior Logic Group (ILG), a provider of design and finish solutions for the building industry, has announced the return of four former senior leaders as part of its strategic alignment with Compass Interiors. Returning executives include:
– Jason Cook, Executive Advisor and former ILG Founder and Regional President
– Matt Callahan, Executive Advisor and former ILG Founder and Regional President
– Greg Liesemeyer, Regional President, Central
– Eddie Daly, SVP of Operations, Central
**RCLCO Fund Advisors Seeks Vice President of Portfolio Analytics**
RCLCO Fund Advisors (RFA), a top real estate investment consulting firm, is hiring a Vice President of Portfolio Analytics & Investment Reporting. This Denver or Los Angeles-based role will lead analytics and reporting efforts for multiple institutional portfolios and manage a growing team. The position requires strong leadership, financial management expertise, and experience in process improvement. RETS Associates is managing the executive search; resumes can be submitted to Christa Brillhart at christa@retsusa.com.
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