Kyle Kriete is a Deputy Program Manager focused on implementing the statewide new construction California Energy Design Assistance (CEDA) program as well as the PG&E Government and K-12 retrofit program. He works with design teams to promote electrification and decarbonization in new construction and retrofitting existing municipalities and school districts to help meet California’s energy goals. He holds a mechanical engineering degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and an MBA from Pepperdine.

A second generation architect, RC Alley developed an interest in architecture at a young age while performing odd jobs at his father’s firm. Along the way, RC’s father passed down an aptitude for math and analytical thinking, a passion for great design and a dedication to technical excellence.

RC’s passion for architecture and real estate has served him well as he has lead the AO Multifamily and Mixed-Use studios for over 23 years. RC’s approach is hands-on from conceptual design to final construction documents. He remains highly involved in each and every project, maintains frequent communication with clients, and delivers a fine balance of high-caliber design, technical precision and economics.

Kate is a CPA with over 12 years of experience providing exceptional client service to both individuals and entities in a variety of industries including real estate and professional services.

In addition to serving clients, Kate also sits on multiple committees within the Firm working to evolve and assist the firm in a variety of ways including improving client service and staff retention.

Tibor Kelemen is the founder and CEO of The Kelemen Company. Tibor immigrated to the United States from Romania at the age of 18 with less than $100 to his name. In 2002, he held an entry-level position at Bacchus Development, where he later became the Director of Sales. Tibor later founded Wind Water Realty, Inc. where he led a successful team that specialized in brokerage, property management, and investments. In 2014, Tibor founded Kelemen Camano Investments (“KCI”), a Southern California based company specializing in “value add” real estate, which grew to $250 million assets under management over a span of three years. Tibor’s leadership experience in real estate acquisitions, development, construction, and dispositions is invaluable to the success of the Kelemen Company. Fun fact- Tibor is an avid runner and mountaineer. One of his goals is to climb the Seven Summits!

Tom is managing director of Hines’ West Region where he’s responsible for the acquisition, capitalization,

diligence, development and asset management of the region’s commercial, residential and industrial

projects in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

Since joining Hines in 2016, Tom has been instrumental in growing the Hines presence in Southern

California across all product types. He has acquired, redeveloped, managed, and sold office, industrial,

retail and residential projects, totaling more than 5 million square feet and $2 billion in value.

Tom spearheaded the West Region’s push into the industrial sector. He has acquired, entitled,

developed, and managed more than 10 industrial projects representing over half a billion dollars in total

capitalization.

Carrie is CEO of The Nikols Company, which is Manager of Nikols Mortgage Fund, LLC, a private commercial real estate construction & bridge lender providing $5-40 million loans on California properties. She directly leads all loan originations and structuring, and oversees closings, loan servicing and loan payoffs. She has led Nikols Mortgage Fund since 2008, closing over $1.3 billion of loan commitments. Carrie’s commercial real estate experience, which spans more than four decades, ranges from institutional permanent lending and large balance bridge loans to smaller bank and private money construction and tailored transactions. As the top producing Region Manager for DaimlerChrysler Capital Services, Carrie originated and was responsible for a portfolio of $10 to $75 million highly leveraged commercial property bridge loans, all handled as agreed with no defaults. She has also pioneered various loan structures and product types including mezzanine loans, tax-exempt bond letter of credit enhancements with taxable tails, assisted living facilities, self-storage facilities and single-tenant biotech properties. Carrie has also written approximately 50 income property and residential subdivision appraisals as a state certified appraiser and MAI candidate. She holds a California Real Estate Sales license and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration-Real Estate Finance.

Morgan is an experienced real estate attorney with an eye for deal-making. Morgan's analytical approach and ability to adapt allows her to make deals come together in a way that best serves her clients’ business interests. Based in the firm’s Orange County office, Morgan’s transactional real estate practice focuses on acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing of industrial, retail, mixed-use, office, and master-planned residential communities across the United States. In addition, Morgan represents clients on challenging, environmentally impacted projects.