ANAHEIM, CA—Voit Real Estate Services has announced a newly instated board of directors and appointed an executive team that will lead the firm in its new structure as a broker-owned company.

According to Voit's CEO, Eric Hinkelman, the new executive team will drive the firm's strategic vision for growth in the markets Voit serves, while maintaining the established and respected brand and cultivating the firm's unique company culture.

"Our approach has always been entrepreneurial, giving our team the freedom and creativity to find solutions that work best for our clients. Now, our brokers will also have the opportunity to hold a personal stake in the company, which will further differentiate us from competitors, and will allow Voit's professionals to flourish in a strategic, forward-looking environment," Hinkelman noted.

Voit Real Estate Services' new Board of Directors includes:

  • Bob Voit, Founder and Chairman of the Board

  • Mike Hefner, an Executive Vice President in Voit's Anaheim office

  • Randy LaChance, a Senior Vice President in Voit's San Diego office

  • Mitch Zehner, an Executive Vice President in Voit's Anaheim office

  • Frank Geraci, an Executive Vice President in Voit's Inland Empire office

  • Trent Walker, an Executive Vice President in Voit's Irvine office

  • Seth Davenport, a Senior Vice President in Voit's Anaheim office

"We are embarking on this next chapter for the company with the brokerage professionals at the helm," explains Hefner. "This new structure will enhance our unique culture, and will deliver a competitive advantage that will retain and attract those commercial real estate professionals in Southern California that are seeking to have a voice in their careers and in their firm."

In addition to the Board of Directors, Voit has also appointed a new Chief Operating Officer, Director of Operations, and Director of Marketing who will work closely with the newly appointed CEO, Hinkelman.

The new executive appointments include:

Vance McNeilly, Chief Operating Officer

McNeilly, who previously served as Voit Real Estate Services' Chief Financial Officer, was recently appointed Chief Operating Officer.

McNeilly joined Voit in December of 2011 and for the past four years has been responsible for the firm's profitability. In his new role, he will continue to oversee the firm's profitability as well as spearhead the operations management.

Eva Abrego, Director of Operations

Abrego has been named Director of Operations for Voit Real Estate Services. Abrego, formerly the Business Operations Manager for the firm's Irvine office, joined Voit in March of 2014.

As Director of Operations, Abrego will be responsible for operations management, accounting, budgeting and financial management, as well as staff development.

Jessamyn Wilkinson, Director of Marketing

Jessamyn Wilkinson, who joined Voit in 2011 as the firm's Marketing Manager, was recently named Director of Marketing.

In this role, she is responsible for maintaining company brand standards, overseeing the creation of corporate marketing materials, the company's online presence, company-wide events and managing the firm's internal and external communications.

San Diego-based Voit Real Estate Services is a privately held, broker-owned Southern California commercial real estate firm that provides strategic property solutions tailored to clients' needs. Throughout its 40+ year history, the firm has developed, managed and acquired more than 64 million square feet and completed more than $42.5 billion in brokerage transactions encompassing more than 41,000 brokerage deals.

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David Phillips

David Phillips is a Chicago-based freelance writer and consultant with more than 20 years experience in business and community news. He also has extensive reporting experience in the food manufacturing industry for national trade publications.