UNIVERSITY AVENUE PARTNERS - Key Persons
Don Tepman has been active within the commercial real estate industry since 2002, and founded University Avenue Partners in 2010. Mr. Tepman oversees all aspects of the company's strategic and investment decisions. He graduated from Santa Clara University with a Finance degree, and grew up in Cupertino, CA.
Job Titles:
- Senior Acquisitions Associate
Jacob Lightman is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and underwriting new investment opportunities east of the Mississippi.
Previously, Mr. Lightman managed real estate acquisitions for Keyway, and prior to that, he worked for Brookfield Properties, where he focused on the Asset Management of its Manhattan Office and Retail portfolio.
Mr. Lightman is originally from Windermere, Florida, and is a graduate of the University of Michigan - Ross School of Business.
Job Titles:
- Director of Investments and Development
James Martin joined University Avenue Partners in 2015. Mr. Martin is involved with all aspects of the Company's day-to-day operations, including asset management, redevelopment projects, lease negotiations, acquisitions, and strategic planning. Mr. Martin is from Indianapolis, Indiana, and is a graduate of Purdue University.
Maria Talpas joined University Avenue Partners in 2013, and spearheads the Company's property acquisition efforts. Ms. Talpas maintains relationships with hundreds of real estate professionals in multiple markets in order to facilitate the expansion of the Company's portfolio. Ms. Talpas grew up in Los Gatos, CA, and graduated from CSU Chico, where she majored in both Finance and Economics, and graduated with Honors
Weston Pollock spent two years in Property Management at Jay Paul Co prior to joining University Avenue Partners. Mr. Pollock specializes in property operations and management for mixed use, office, and retail properties. Born & raised in Ventura County, he graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in Finance.