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California People and Company News, Week of Nov. 13, 2026
- CBRE has promoted Matt Taylor to Vice Chairman, CBRE’s highest honorary title, reserved for brokerage professionals who consistently deliver impactful results, demonstrate exceptional leadership, and make significant contributions to clients, the industry and the company over time. He also ranks consistently among CBRE’s top producers in Northern California and has been named to CBRE’s top 20% of producers nationally.
- NewMark Merrill Companies, Inc., a Calabasas-based retail shopping center owner and development company, has hired 13-year commercial real estate veteran Tyler Winslow as VP of Leasing in its San Diego division. Winslow is tasked with driving leasing activity, enhancing the tenant mix, and creating long-term value across the firm’s portfolio of 30-plus properties in San Diego County.
- Restoration Management has promoted Marlee Takata-Chavez to Senior Vice President of People Administration, expanding her leadership across Human Resources, Learning and Development, Safety and other functions that support RMC employees nationwide. In this expanded role, Takata-Chavez will join RMC’s Executive Leadership Team and guide programs that strengthen the company’s workforce and culture.
- Commercial general contractor Skyline Construction has opened a permanent office in Irvine The new office is led by Skyline veterans Dustin Johnson, Director of Operations and Fabian Valdiosera, Field Executive, and complemented by new hires Rob Mangini, Adam Martinez, and Chris Godbee
- Realty Income Corporation announced that its EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, and President of Realty Income International, Neil Abraham, will be leaving the company. To ensure a smooth transition, Abraham will continue to serve in his current role through December 31, 2026, and Realty Income intends to enter into a consulting agreement with Abraham through March 31, 2027.
- The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (C.A.R.) has installed its 2027 Leadership Team. C.A.R. President Mark Peterson, a Southern California REALTOR and broker, will lead the team. Serving with Peterson are President-elect Staci Caplan, Treasurer Nikki Coppa and CEO Phil Hawkins. The 2027 officers begin their official term this week at the close of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS’ (NAR) Conference and Expo held in New Orleans.
- The City of Irvine has received federal designation under the Opportunity Zone Program for a portion of the Irvine Business Complex (IBC), creating new opportunities to attract long-term private investment and support economic development in one of Orange County’s largest employment centers. The designation of Census Tract 06059075516 follows the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s certification of 620 California census tracts nominated by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The new designations take effect January 1, 2027, and remain in place for 10 years.
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