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California People and Company News, Week of Oct. 16, 2026
- Southern California-based coworking developer TailoredSpace has appointed Garth Harris as CO0. In this role, Harris will strengthen TailoredSpace’s operational approach. He joins TailoredSpace from CAKE, a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc, where he served as COO.
- The Port of Oakland has appointed Carl Cade as its new chief real estate officer. Cade will lead the agency’s effort to develop and revitalize various real estate assets within its jurisdiction, including Jack London Square, Oakland Estuary and Oakland Airport Business Park.
- The Kleinfelder Group, Inc., a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, announced that Jason C. Williams has joined Kleinfelder as national aviation leader. In this role, Williams will lead the growth and strategic direction of Kleinfelder’s aviation portfolio, leveraging over 30 years of comprehensive experience across the public and private sectors.
- The Swig Company, a privately held, San Francisco-based commercial real estate investment and operating company, is seeking a Sr. Property Manager and Property Manager in Seattle, WA. They will lead the day-to-day operations of a 500K SF Class A office portfolio in Seattle. The SPM role will serve as the on-site leader, overseeing building operations, tenant relations, financial performance, capital projects, vendors, and the property management team. The PM will lead building operations, tenant relations, vendor management, financial administration, and minor capital projects while supporting the SPM and Asset Manager on larger initiatives. The ideal candidates will have experience managing Class A office properties and a strong understanding of building operations, budgeting, financial reporting, and vendor management. Executive search firm RETS Associates is managing the search. Inquiries and resumes: CD Wicks, [email protected].
- Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution has secured a $100-million allocation from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bond Guarantee Program. The proceeds will be deployed in low-income, underserved, and rural areas throughout the U.S. for community and economic development.
- Origin, a full-stack physical AI company building general-purpose robots for interior construction, today emerged from stealth with $20 million in total funding, co-led by Accel and Zacua Ventures. Other backers include Unilazer Ventures, Schema Ventures, Z21, ISAI and Imad Ventures, alongside angel investors from Anduril, Skild AI, 1X and Tesla.
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