Rachael Sery serves as the Head of Capital Markets Operations at George Smith Partners, where she leads initiatives to enhance the firm's value to clients and reinforce its position as a market leader during this dynamic period of growth. She is responsible for directing and managing the firm's technology initiatives and dedicated team, oversees training and standards for all employees, and co-leads recruitment efforts.

As Managing Director, she actively originates and executes debt and equity placements across the United States, with a focus on structured finance. Rachael brings specialized expertise in esoteric financings, including EB5, tax credits, and back-of-house leverage. She has a background in hospitality financing and dedicates significant time to clients in that sector, serving as the firm's in-house hospitality expert. Over her career, she has arranged over $5 billion in total project capitalizations across debt and equity markets.

She structures creative, full-capital stack solutions across large-scale development or heavy repositioning opportunities, providing clients with innovative financing strategies.

Rachael began her career at a buyside advisory firm, focusing on net-leased properties and consulting on more than $400 million in commercial acquisitions, primarily in retail and industrial sectors. She further developed expertise during her tenure in the JLL Capital Markets debt & equity placement group, where she worked with institutional clients and gained insights into market trends and international capital.

Having previously been instrumental at GSP, Rachael has returned in this expanded leadership role, bringing fresh perspective and deep understanding of the capital markets landscape.

When not working, she enjoys spending time with family in nature, traveling to new countries, and learning Torah.

Crystal Lofing is a partner in our Century City office's real estate group whose practice involves multiple facets of real estate transactions, specifically including acquisitions and dispositions (including note purchases and subsequent foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure processes and negotiations), commercial leasing, real estate joint venture agreements, ground lease and development transactions and other documents relating to the ongoing operation and management of commercial property, including easements, covenants, conditions and restrictions, property management and brokerage agreements. She represents landlords, tenants, sellers, buyers, developers and other real estate users, ranging from entrepreneurial individuals and entities to real estate investment trusts and other highly sophisticated institutional investors.

Tarrah Beebe joined KFA upon graduating from USC in 2005 and became one of the

firm’s three partners in 2026. She focuses on community-based and hospitality projects,

with a specialty in historic renovations. Tarrah has led library, community center, and

educational projects that require close coordination with city agencies, structured

community outreach, and careful execution to ensure durable public buildings that serve

evolving users over time.

As a partner to clients, Tarrah is able to align with their visions and think creatively to

resolve challenges inherent to design and construction. She assists stakeholders, staff,

and faculty with development of a strong program and a timeless design. Tarrah sees

collaboration as the cornerstone of successful projects, and enjoys synthesizing input

from clients, consultants, and contractors.

Originally from Boston’s historic Charlestown neighborhood, Tarrah received her

undergraduate architecture degree from Catholic University of America (Washington,

DC), where she was the volleyball team’s first libero. Tarrah earned a Master of

Architecture from USC, studied urban design in Tanzania as a Fulbright scholar, and

has taught at USC in the Building Science program.

Sheri L. Bonstelle is a Partner in Greenberg Glusker’s Real Estate Department and Chair of the Land Use & Development Practice. A licensed architect turned attorney, she guides complex development projects from acquisition through entitlement, construction, and litigation. Sheri has successfully entitled transformative mixed-use, hospitality, and residential projects across Los Angeles, and advises on innovative housing solutions, including Density Bonus and Transit-Oriented Communities developments. With deep experience in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and post-disaster rebuilding, she brings a forward-thinking, design-informed perspective to land use strategy, regulatory navigation, and the future of urban development.

Paula Danker, CCIM is one of Southern California’s most active net-leased investment brokers, bringing more than three decades of experience. Over the course of her career, she has closed more than $1 billion in transactions, including over $104 million in 2025 alone.

As a senior member of the Kidder Mathews Net Leased Investments group, Paula has closed transactions across a wide range of property

types, including land, net leased assets, multifamily, office, industrial, and retail. For more than 25 years, she has specialized in investment sales,

representing owners in exclusive dispositions and advising buyers on acquisitions. Paula holds real estate broker licenses in both California and Texas,

allowing her to serve clients across state lines. She also has extensive experience collaborating with designated brokers nationwide to manage

complex transactions across multiple markets.

In addition to brokerage, Paula offers advisory services in asset valuation, investment analysis, market research, and portfolio strategy—helping clients

build wealth and optimize their real estate holdings through data-driven decision-making. Backed by CCIM training, deep market knowledge, and a strong foundation in both brokerage and asset management, Paula delivers tailored, value-focused solutions for every client.

Dorothy approaches deals with an owner’s mindset and seeks to strike the right balance between business opportunity and legal risk. With experience both in-house and at top transactional firms, she brings an entrepreneurial perspective and a practical, solution-oriented approach to every negotiation. Her ability to anticipate issues before they arise, combined with her creative, business-forward problem solving, has made her a trusted advisor to clients across the real estate, hospitality, restaurant, cannabis, automotive, manufacturing, and technology sectors. With over 13 years of experience in all phases of complex real estate and business transactions, Dorothy has developed a deep understanding of how to structure and navigate deals in her clients’ best interest. She has facilitated the acquisition, disposition, leasing, financing, and development of over $1.4 billion in real estate assets, including negotiating senior loans, portfolio refinances, seller carry arrangements, and distressed workout scenarios. Her practice includes extensive experience in purchase and sale transactions, commercial financing, leasing, due diligence, contract negotiation, loan documentation, regulatory compliance, construction matters, zoning, and easements. Dorothy has represented purchasers, sellers, landlords, and operating companies across hotels, multifamily communities, office buildings, industrial warehouses, shopping centers, and mixed-use properties throughout the United States. Prior to joining CGS3, Dorothy served as general counsel for Empire, a leading California retailer, manufacturer, and distributor. During her tenure at Empi4e, she led the company’s legal department where she handled complex business, real estate, and regulatory matters. Concurrently, she operated her own independent law firm, Groza Law, for nine years, focusing on major hospitality acquisitions and corporate transactions, including entity formation, governance, shareholder agreements, licensing, and distribution arrangements.

Dorothy previously served as in-house counsel to SOCA, a multi-state real estate developer, and began her legal career as an associate at a business, real estate, and construction litigation firm in Orange County, giving her a foundational understanding of how disputes arise and how to draft to avoid them.

Outside the office, Dorothy is a vintage auto and moto enthusiast who enjoys rally driving and racing through Baja with friends.

Penny Maus is Founder and CEO of propertyworx LLC, a real estate and land use consulting firm serving public, private and nonprofit clients throughout California. Drawing on more than two decades of commercial real estate experience, Penny advises clients on complex real estate transactions, development solicitations, due diligence, entitlement strategy, public private partnerships and project implementation. Prior to founding propertyworx LLC, Penny held leadership roles with the City of San Diego and Port of San Diego and worked in corporate real estate for Petco and Jack in the Box. Her experience across the public and private sectors gives her a unique perspective on navigating agency processes, aligning competing priorities and moving complex projects forward. Penny serves as President of Lambda Alpha International’s San Diego Chapter, Vice Chair of ULI San Diego-Tijuana’s District Council and is a Founding Board Member of California Affordable Lodging Solutions.

Lorena Tomb is a Los Angeles–based commercial real estate broker and founder of URBANLIME Real Estate, specializing in retail, hospitality, nightlife, and adaptive reuse properties throughout Southern California. Since entering the industry in 2011, she has built a reputation for identifying unique opportunities and helping shape some of Los Angeles’ most dynamic restaurant, entertainment, wellness, and lifestyle destinations. With a deep understanding of culture-driven real estate, Lorena focuses on leasing and selling character-rich properties ranging from historic buildings and creative office campuses to boutique hospitality and experiential retail concepts. Her expertise includes food & beverage leasing, liquor-license transactions, and adaptive reuse projects across neighborhoods including the Arts District, Hollywood, Silver Lake, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Highland Park Lorena studied at the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University before completing a postgraduate program in real estate investments at University of California, Los Angeles. Having lived in multiple countries and speaking multiple languages, she brings an international perspective and relationship-driven approach to her work. Outside of real estate, Lorena enjoys hiking, traveling, music, dancing, DJing, and exploring hidden gems with her family — experiences that continue to shape her appreciation for hospitality, design, and meaningful spaces.

Sally Zesut is an Executive Vice President in Stream Realty Partners’ Downtown Los Angeles office, serving clients throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. With more than 25 years of commercial real estate experience, she advises occupiers, owners, and investors on office and industrial leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, and portfolio strategy.

Known for her ability to connect people, opportunities, and solutions, Sally helps clients navigate complex real estate challenges by bringing together the right resources, expertise, and strategy. Her collaborative approach and broad market knowledge have made her a trusted advisor to companies ranging from growing private businesses to national organizations.

Prior to joining Stream, Sally served as a Senior Vice President at Avison Young. Throughout her career, she has completed significant office and industrial transactions, including a tenant representation assignment exceeding one million square feet and the acquisition and lease-up of a major industrial property in Inglewood.

Beyond her work with clients, Sally is actively involved with the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate as a Sustaining Board Member and serves on the California State University, Los Angeles Foundation Board.