Keystone Pacific Property Management Promotes Brandon Case

IRVINE, Calif.— Brandon Case has been promoted at Keystone Pacific Property Management from associate community association manager to community association manager in its Irvine office.

“Brandon’s dedication to his team as well as his position have shown us that he will be a great asset to the communities he manages,” said Denise Bergstrom, vice president of association management of Keystone Pacific Property Management.

As community association manager, Case manages a portfolio of community associations located throughout Orange County.

Case holds a bachelor’s degree in business economics with a minor in sports management from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

NEWMEYER & DILLION LLP ELECTS NEW PARTNER

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Business and real estate law firm Newmeyer & Dillion LLP has named Michael J. Studenka as a new partner in its highly regarded litigation group, based in Newport Beach.

Studenka specializes in construction litigation as well as labor and employment law.  He primarily represents general contractors and developers in all aspects of construction dispute resolution, including extra work claims, delay claims, performance and payment bond claims, fee disputes, negligence claims, and mechanic’s lien claims.  Studenka also defends employers in matters relating to wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour complaints, and employee embezzlement.

 “We are delighted to elevate Mike to partner,” said Greg Dillion, co-founding partner.  “He will continue his strong contributions to the long-term growth and success of the firm.”

Prior to joining the firm, Studenka was a Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps. He served as a Marine for nearly ten years, where he was awarded the Defense Counsel of the Year Award.  He is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Studenka received his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego, and earned an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree, in both History (High Honors) and Government from the College of William & Mary. 

Now celebrating its 26^th anniversary, Newmeyer & Dillion LLP offers statewide legal services from offices in Walnut Creek and Newport Beach, with more than 55 lawyers handling a diverse scope of business, real estate and financial matters.  For additional information, please visit www.ndlf.com.

GARY R. GAGNÉ JOINS WESTCORE PROPERTIES AS VICE PRESIDENT

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Westcore Properties announces that Gary R. Gagné has joined the company as vice president and chief accounting officer. He brings more than 16 years of real estate, accounting and finance experience in the areas of private equity, asset management, commercial property and land development, financial reporting, and information systems. 

According to Don Ankeny, president and chief executive officer with Westcore Properties, Gagné's financial and real estate acumen will be of tremendous value to the company as it continues to seek value-add real estate opportunities in the U.S. 

Prior to joining Westcore Properties, Gagné served as the vice president of accounting and corporate controller for Newland Real Estate Group (Newland), the nation’s largest privately-owned land developer. While at Newland, Gagné managed accounting and reporting for several private equity funds exceeding $1 billion in member capital. Before his time at Newland, Gagné was corporate controller for LNR Property’s commercial property division in Newport Beach, Calif. Gagné’s experience also includes serving as audit manager for Ernst & Young LLP in its real estate audit and assurance practice.

Gagné is a certified public accountant in California and Massachusetts. He is an active member in professional organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. Gagné holds a Bachelor of Science in business Administration with a concentration in accounting from Boston College.

About Westcore Properties:

Westcore Properties (www.westcore.net) is a private, entrepreneurial commercial real estate investment firm with a specialized focus in the western United States and key European markets. Since its founding in 2000, the company and its affiliates have acquired and managed more than $3.9 billion in industrial and office assets comprised of 550 buildings totaling over 25 million square feet. In addition to its U.S. headquarters in San Diego, Calif., Westcore Properties has regional offices in San Francisco, Calif. and Denver, Colo.  The firm’s European offices are located in Geneva, Switzerland and London, England.

Adrian Tabatabaie Joins Keystone Pacific Property Management

IRVINE, Calif. - Adrian Tabatabaie joined Keystone Pacific Property Management as a community association manager in its Irvine office.

                “We are excited to have Adrian as part of our team,” said Denise Bergstrom, vice president of association management of Keystone Pacific Property Management. “With her previous management experience, she will be a great asset to the communities she manages. We are pleased to have her aboard.”

                As community association manager, Tabatabaie manages a portfolio of existing communities throughout Orange County.

                Tabatabaie graduated summa cum laude and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in fashion marketing from American InterContinental University, Los Angeles. 

Lani Kaneshiro of Keystone Pacific Property Management Elected to 2011 CAI Board of Directors

IRVINE, Calif. — Lani Kaneshiro, regional manager of Keystone Pacific Property Management’s Irvine office, has been elected to the 2011 Board of Directors of the Community Association Institute (CAI). Her three-year term began on Jan. 1, 2011.

“I look forward to serving on the CAI Board of Directors – this position presents an outstanding opportunity for me to contribute my experience and expertise,” said Kaneshiro.   “I’m very proud to be a part of this esteemed organization and look forward to being a part of its continued success.”

Kaneshiro has been deeply involved in the CAI Orange County Regional Chapter having held the positions of past Chair/Co-Chair of the Programs Committee and remains an active member of the Programs Committee and of the Manager Support Committee.

As regional manager of Keystone Pacific, Kaneshiro oversees a group of district managers and supervises Keystone Pacific’s architectural department. She also assists the vice president of association management and manages Northwood Pointe, a master-planned community of 1930 residences in Irvine, Calif.  She has over 10 years experience in managing community associations, managing all types of community associations, with an emphasis on master-planned communities.  In her previous position as director of training, she implemented and directed manager training programs.

Kaneshiro earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University, Long Beach. She holds her Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) through the Community Association Institute (CAI), Certified Community Association Manager (CCAM) through the California Association of Community Managers, Certified Manager of Community Association (CMCA) designation through CAI and the Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation through CAI.