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Team Leaders
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Matthew Heslin is a Principal and Co-Owner of Heslin Becker Properties, a shopping center investment and development company focusing on the Western United States.
Prior to forming Heslin Becker Properties with his long-time friend and business associate Brad Becker, Heslin was owner of Heslin Holdings. Heslin founded Heslin Holdings in 2003 and spearheaded the acquisition and development of nearly $100 million in real estate assets for the firm, completing 12 projects in just 36 months. As President of Heslin Holdings, Heslin was responsible for setting corporate strategy, managing corporate resources and capital and approving all proposed acquisitions and development projects.
Prior to founding Heslin Holdings, Heslin was a Partner at Lake Development, Inc. in Newport Beach California, where he focused on site selection and development for national retail chains, focusing on build to suit development.
From 1999-2002 Heslin served as an Officer and Corporate Vice President of Real Estate Development and Asset Management for Smart and Final, Inc. Heslin led the $2 billion, NYSE-traded retailer to growth into new and untapped markets on a national level. Heslin’s experience includes researching and analyzing potential property sites, completing due diligence and feasibility studies, as well as planning, developing and orchestrating major regional expansion projects and negotiating transactions with an aggregate value in excess of $400 million.
Heslin is heavily involved with industry organizations including the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and the National Association of Corporate Real Estate Executives (NACORE). Heslin also served as Chairman of the Board for Communities in Schools of Miami, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides a wide range of services to at-risk students in grades k-12 throughout Miami’s Dade County.
Heslin earned his B.A. from San Diego State University in Public Administration/Finance/Business Management and his MBA from Chapman University.
Matt Heslin can be contacted directly at Matt@heslinbecker.com |
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Brad Becker is a Principal and Co-Owner of Heslin Becker Properties, a shopping center investment and development company focusing on the Western United States.
Prior to forming Heslin Becker Properties with his long-time friend and business associate Matt Heslin, Becker was owner of Retail Holdings. Becker formed Retail Holdings in 1997 and has developed more than 40 projects in Southern California ranging from freestanding banks and restaurants, to freestanding drugstores, to entire grocery-anchored neighborhood shopping centers.
Some of the retailers Becker has developed for include Walgreen’s, CVS Drugstore, Circuit City, Office Depot, Smart & Final, Rite Aid, Wells Fargo Bank, Food 4 Less and Hollywood Video. His projects have ranged from 7,000 square feet up to 250,000 square feet.
Becker began his career as a real estate professional with Voit Commercial Brokerage in 1987 and formed his own brokerage firm, Retail Properties Group, in 1994. In 1999, Becker sold his brokerage firm to his partner in order to focus on his development company. However, as a very successful broker, Becker handled more than 500 lease transactions during that portion of his career.
Becker obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from San Diego State University. He is a resident of Rancho Santa Fe, California.
Brad Becker can be contacted directly at Brad@heslinbecker.com |
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As Director of Development for Heslin Becker Properties, Phillip Nahas is responsible for all West Coast ground-up and redevelopment projects as well as overseeing the firm’s day to day operations.
In this role, Nahas is charged with managing the company’s financial disciplines and due diligence activities, entitlements, project management and leasing of retail space. In addition to his development and management activities, Nahas works closely with lenders and financial institutions helping to arrange project financing.
Nahas has played an instrumental role in the redevelopment and development of more than 415,000 square feet of retail space valued in excess of $95 million dollars.
Nahas is a graduate of the University of Southern California where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business with an emphasis in Finance from the Marshall School of Business.
Phillip Nahas can be contacted directly at Phil@heslinbecker.com |
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As Director of Acquisitions for Heslin Becker Properties, Andrea Nilson serves as the acquisitions team leader for all acquisitions throughout the Pacific Northwest, Nevada and Arizona. Nilson recently opened the company’s Pacific Northwest office, located in Boise, Idaho.
Prior to joining Heslin Becker, Nilson worked at Albertsons, Inc. in the real estate division, where she rose to Surplus Real Estate Manager. Nilson was responsible for all real estate dispositions in the Western United States and was involved in the sale of more than nine million square feet.
Throughout her career at Albertsons, Nilson gained substantial experience in managing property transactions, negotiating contracts and creating facility-specific programs.
Nilson earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Business from Albertson College of Idaho.
Andrea Nilson can be contacted directly at Andrea@heslinbecker.com |
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As Director of Acquisitions for Heslin Becker Properties, Casey McKeon serves as the chief acquisitions team leader and oversees acquisition opportunities throughout the South Western United States.
Prior to joining Heslin Becker, McKeon was Director of Development at Southland Development Inc., where he spearheaded retail projects and handled acquisitions, entitlements, permitting and construction management.
In this position, McKeon gained invaluable experience and developed strong relationships with retailers, consultants, landowners, brokers and city officials. McKeon also has extensive experience in property analysis, constructing site plans and structuring leasing contracts.
McKeon earned his B.A. in Business Administration with a focus on corporate finance and real estate development from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California.
Casey McKeon can be contacted directly at Casey@heslinbecker.com |
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