Neighborhood Series: LA's South Bay

Mr. Laderman is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Artisan Realty Advisors. Mr. Laderman oversees all aspects of the company's investment activities and portfolio operations, in addition to setting strategic direction for the firm. Prior to co-founding Artisan Realty Advisors, Mr. Laderman was the Regional Managing Director for Tishman Speyer in Southern California responsible for all aspects of the company’s business including acquisitions, dispositions, development, redevelopment, asset management, leasing and property management. During his 14-year tenure with Tishman Speyer, Mr. Laderman led the acquisition and development of over 7.5 million square feet of office properties totaling over $3.0 billion in transaction value. Prior to Tishman Speyer, Mr. Laderman spent four years serving as Director of Acquisitions covering the West Coast for Thomas Properties Group, a real estate investment and development company that was subsequently merged with Parkway Properties (NYSE: PKY). Mr. Laderman also worked as a commercial real estate broker with SACA Commercial and Coldwell Banker Commercial. Mr. Laderman received his bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Oregon and his master’s degree in business administration from the University of California at Irvine. Mr. Laderman is also a member of LACRA, NAIOP and ULI, in addition to co-founding The Wilshire Club.

Brad Wagstaff, with 20 years’ experience in real estate development, finance, investment, and acquisition, is the managing partner and owner of the hospitality-focused real estate development company, Mogul Capital. Prior to forming Mogul Capital, Mr. Wagstaff worked for seven years as Investment Analyst and Manager for Intel Capital, Intel Corporation’s venture capital investment fund. Mr. Wagstaff holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Brigham Young University and a Master’s of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2005, Mr. Wagstaff formed Mogul Capital, a specialty real estate development company focused on opportunistic development and investment transactions. Since 2005, Mogul Capital has acquired, developed, and invested in over $325 million of real estate projects, including a $200M hotel development portfolio across five Marriott and Hilton brands, $60M of single tenant retail developments, $40M of multi-family apartment complexes, and a $20M car wash portfolio. In 2018, Mogul Capital opened a 354-key dual-branded Courtyard and TownePlace Suites in Hawthorne, CA. This project was Marriott’s first dual-branded modular project and Marriott’s largest modular project to date. Mogul Capital has over $350 million in assets under management and has over $300 million in modular hospitality and condo projects at various stages of development and construction in the Western US.

Rick has spent over 30 years in the west coast industrial and office investment markets, both as an institutional-level investment broker and as a principal. His experience in investment sales marketing, combined with his principal-side acquisitions and client relations roles, provides his clients with unique relationship and transactional insights on both single-asset and portfolio executions. Prior to joining Kidder Mathews, Rick led Colliers’ investment sales business, handled transactions for RREEF in Southern California and Denver, and prior to that was both an investment broker and principal at Trammell Crow Company for almost 20 years. While at TCC he managed office and industrial investment sale transactions, originated acquisitions, and managed development projects in addition to responsibilities as an asset manager. Prior to receiving his MBA, Putnam worked for J.P. Morgan in New York City.

Kelly Ann Russell is a vice president and relationship manager with City National Bank’s Real Estate Banking division. Based in Los Angeles, she provides construction financing and permanent financing to commercial real estate developers in the region. Ms. Russell has more than 13 years of financial services experience. Prior to joining City National, she served as a vice president with Wells Fargo Bank in Los Angeles. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Active in the community, she is a member of NAIOP Southern California and the Urban Land Institute. Ms. Russell resides in Redondo Beach with her husband and two children.

Mr. Alex J. Rose serves as Senior Vice President of Development at Continental Development Corporation. Mr. Rose served as Senior Vice President and Director of Development at Continental Development Corporation. Mr. Rose serves as a Trustee at Urban Land Institute.

The City of El Segundo employs more than 240 employees and has a budget of $115 million. Before being named City Manager of his hometown in March 2012, Greg was the City’s Director of Planning and Building Safety since 2008. El Segundo is part of the vibrant, South Bay hub for business that was recently named LA County’s Most Business-Friendly City. Home to numerous Fortune 500 companies, El Segundo also has a reputation as one of the best places to work, live, and play. Prior to the City of El Segundo, Greg worked 18 years for the City of Long Beach and two years in Lawndale. Greg is also a member of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), Government Council Affairs, and Chair of the Independent City Association (ICA) City Manager Task Force Committee. Greg holds a bachelor’s degree in geography and a master’s degree in public administration from California State University, Long Beach. Greg was born and raised in El Segundo and is still a resident. He has been married to his high school sweetheart for the past 30 years. They have two grown sons.

Mike has been with Hackman Capital Partners since 2008 and is responsible for overseeing asset management, leasing and sales for various Southern California assets. He has managed more than $500M in properties for the company, including the conversion and leasing of numerous urban infill properties, such as Workscapes, 5500 Jefferson, the Beats Campus and, most recently, The District El Segundo. Mike came to Hackman Capital from Investment Real Estate Associates (IREA), a national investment real estate advisory and brokerage firm. Mike began his career practicing law, serving as in-house counsel for SCI Properties LLC. Founded in 1994, SCI acquired 150 properties, valued at over $2B, and serviced 1,100 investors. Mike received a Bachelor of Science in Business from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, a Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law and is a fellow of the Geoffrey Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law.

Greg Woolway joined Bridge in 2016 and oversees all of the firm’s acquisition activities in California. He leads all aspects of the development process, specifically including acquisition, leasing, and disposition. Prior to Bridge, Greg spent nine years involved in acquisitions, development, and management of industrial and office projects throughout Southern California. Greg has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Policy and Development from the University of Southern California. Greg has his California Real Estate Brokers License and is a member of the NAIOP Inland Empire and San Francisco Bay Area Chapters.