THE KILPATRICK TEAM - Key Persons


James Kilpatrick

Job Titles:
  • President of NAI NorCal

Jay Roman

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Real Estate Specialist
  • Commercial Retail Specialist & Investment Advisor
Jay Roman is an experienced Commercial Real Estate specialist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She specializes in Retail and Multifamily assets. Jay is committed to achieving her client's long term financial investment goals through scenario planning, forecasting, and growing their portfolios. Prior to joining NAI NorCal, Jay consulted in a variety of markets, creating strategic marketing initiatives for Standard Pacific Homes, Florsheim Homes, Seniority Inc. (a joint venture with American Baptist Homes), Blu Homes, Century 21, Eastdil Secured, Federal Realty, and Jones Lang LaSalle. Jay has assumed positions as interim CMO and COO in a few niche markets, focusing her efforts on P&L analysis, warehouse reductions, business valuations and economic forecasting, and market assessments. Jay graduated from the University of San Francisco with a BS in Applied Economics, holding various degrees and certifications in Marketing, Communications, and Advertising from other notable institutions. She is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Marie Grosse

Job Titles:
  • Investment Advisor at NAI Northern California
  • Team Lead & Investment Advisor
Marie Grosse is an Investment Advisor at NAI Northern California. Prior to joining NAI Northern California, Marie held a successful career in the hospitality industry, including 14 years of experience in operations management, sales, and marketing. She attributes her success to her deep passion for helping others and her analytical and honest approach to drive business. She takes pride in providing excellent service, and exceeding clients' expectations to cultivate long-term relationships.

Rene Alcantara

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Real Estate Investment Advisor at NAI Northern California
  • Multifamily Specialist & Investment Advisor CalDRE 01999995
Rene Alcantara is a commercial real estate investment advisor at NAI Northern California, a top recognized real estate brokerage firm in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to joining NAI, Rene worked as a lead project manager in private equity real estate investments specializing in new construction, remodels, acquisitions and dispositions. He has managed and consulted on over $100 million dollars worth of investments in his career. His extensive experience leading complex construction projects and working closely with investors makes him a valuable resource to real estate investors seeking value-add opportunities, acquisition consulting, and sales strategies. Rene earned a bachelor's of science from the University of California at Berkeley and completed courses in Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, and Legal Aspects of Real Estate. He has been a licensed Real Estate Salesperson since 2016.

Stephen T. Wawryk

Job Titles:
  • Investment Advisor
Stephen T. Wawryk stems from the corporate and nonprofit world. Stephen has supported multi-market initiatives and developed strategic partnership models from working in marketing for Chick-fil-A to leading special events for a nonprofit organization through the 100K Opportunities initiative powered by the Schultz Family Foundation. He is now part of a team specializing in occupancy cost reduction strategies and advanced lease renewals.