Tyler Leeson, Senior Managing Director, founded The Leeson Group and is a Senior Director of the National Multi Housing Group of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services. As the president and founder of The Leeson Group, Tyler has brought together a team of highly qualified professionals that focus exclusively on multifamily investment sales in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties.

During his tenure at Marcus & Millichap, Tyler has been consistently recognized as a top agent in the Newport Beach office, finishing as the office's top agent six times and in the office’s top 10 agents ten years running. Over the course of his Marcus & Millichap career he has completed over $1.8 Billion in investment transactions, earning six consecutive National Achievement Awards, four Chairman’s Club Awards, and three Chairman’s Circle of Excellence Award along the way. Since 2015, Tyler has been ranked amongst the firm’s top 40 agents nationwide for all product types and in the firm’s top 20 multifamily agents nationwide.

Matt joined Marcus & Millichap as an agent in April 2003. His tenure with the firm spans well over a decade as a broker and regional manager. As an agent, Matt was awarded the company’s sales achievement award in 2005, 2008, 2017, and 2018 and was recognized as a Top Ten agent within his office on multiple occasions. As a manager, he led over 30 sales agents deployed throughout Southern California focused on a broad range of commercial real estate property types. In these roles, Matt has brokered and overseen over $1 billion and approximately 600 commercial real estate transactions.

Kurt Hediger started his career at Marcus & Millichap in February of 2013. He graduated from Virginia Tech University with a degree in Finance and began his career in commercial real estate in 2008 with NAI Capital. Kurt earned his first Sales Achievement Award in 2017. Some notable transactions include the sale of the 45 unit Newberry Lofts for 9.1MM and the sale of the note secured by 55 units in Angeleno Heights for 8.5MM. Kurt currently specializes in multifamily investment assets in the Orange County coastal market. Kurt specializes in helping his clients optimize return on investment, as well as creating wealth.

Drew Holden joined the Marcus & Millichap team in early 2014. Drew specializes in multifamily investment assets in Orange County. Prior to joining Tyler Leeson's team, he spent two years working in the industry for Sperry Van Ness, where he lead a team to create and improve Commercial Real Estate technology systems. Drew earned his first Sales Achievement Award in 2017. Drew uses his extensive market knowledge and analytical background to foster a unique approach that creates long-term wealth for his clients.

Anthony Brown joined the Marcus & Millichap team in early 2015. After graduating from Washington State with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing he spent several years with J.P. Morgan Chase-Private Client. Anthony's background is in Wealth Management, tasked with managing assets of the banks most profitable client. Anthony joins the Leeson Group, specializing in multifamily with territory focus in Orange County.

Johnny’s brokerage career started in 2007 with two local multifamily boutique firms in Seattle, Washington. From there Johnny moved on to working at CBRE (2014-2017) where he specialized in multifamily investment properties and development opportunities in both Orange and LA Counties. In 2017, Johnny moved to Kidder Mathews where he continued to develop his multifamily brokerage business.

Johnny is fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese, which allows him to instantly create value for both local and foreign investors by providing local expertise and access to the inflow of Chinese capital streaming into the Southern California market. Johnny graduated from Harvard University with a master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies and focuses in Management and Finance. His rigorous interdisciplinary educational backyard, along with his current dedication to earn and maintain trust throughout the entire process of business development, not only reflects Johnny’s capability to build local promise, but his ability to deliver local solutions.

Nick Kazemi is an Associate with Marcus & Millichap at the Newport Beach office. A high achieving individual with the drive to excel, Nick specializes in Multifamily transactions with the Leeson Group. Nick has been energetic in launching his commercial real estate career. He joined Marcus & Millichap in 2016 as a multifamily investments specialist in the Orange County and Los Angeles County areas. With a background in sociology, and professional experience in the commercial real estate industry, Nick has the tools to exceed client expectations. He works tirelessly to develop strong client relationships, always being attentive to client goals. Nick offers aggressive marketing approaches to create a competitive pool of buyers, consistently delivering the highest value for a property.

Nick graduated from UCLA in 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. He was a member of the UCLA Men’s Basketball team from 2011-2015.

Mike joined the Leeson Group and Marcus & Millichap in Fall of 2017 at the Newport Beach office.

Mike received a B.A in Finance from the University of Maine, where he was also recognized by the NCAA as a scholar athlete. He has always been an extremely driven and focused individual and has leveraged that into Commercial Real Estate investments and specifically the multifamily space.

His knowledge of the Commercial Real Estate market as well as his strong commitment to deliver successful transactions to his clients demonstrates why he’s a great asset to any investor. Mike specializes in multifamily investments in North Orange County.

Prior to joining the team at Marcus & Millichap, Mike was a Professional Hockey Player for six years, competing throughout the United States and Europe.

Randall Mycorn is an Associate with Marcus & Millichap at the Newport Beach office. He joined Marcus & Millichap in 2018 as a multifamily investment specialist in the Orange County area. Randall spent three years working abroad in China earning fluency in Mandarin Chinese. During his time spent abroad, Randall was able to build a large network of high net worth Chinese individuals, creating an incredible investor pool from which to stem multiple offers on his transactions. He adds unique value for both local and foreign investors through his extensive international business experience. With a rich background in the commercial real estate industry, Randall utilizes all of his strengths to produce positive results for his clients. Randall’s affluency in both income property and mandarin verify his ability to assure that his clients’ goals and expectations are exceeded.

Randall graduated from UC Irvine in 2018 with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies. He also received an HSK Mandarin Chinese Fluency Certificate in 2013.

Brooks Bennett is an Associate with Marcus & Millichap at the Newport Beach office. Brooks has been passionate and dedicated in establishing his commercial real estate career. He joined The Leeson Group in the Summer of 2018 as a multifamily investment specialist in the coastal Orange County markets. With a background in sales and communication and professional experience in commercial real estate, Brooks has the expertise to align with each client’s goals and expectations. Brooks is devoted in creating meaningful client relationships and putting their interests first and foremost. He offers his expertise to create the most competitive pool of qualified buyers, driving the highest value for the property, and in helping his clients acquire the greatest return on their investment.

Brooks attended the University of Arkansas and majored in Sports Management and Business. Previously he was a member of the Mississippi College Men’s Soccer team from 2010-2013.

Daniel started his career at Marcus & Millichap in June of 2011 in the Los Angeles office as an office intern. After graduating in May of 2013 from the University of Arizona with a degree in Management, Daniel rejoined Marcus & Millichap as a member of The Leeson Group. Daniel is responsible for the development of the team's proposals, offering memorandums, and many other facets of the brokerage process.

Ashley entered the team in July of 2013 with nearly ten years of real estate experience which include working at CBRE and Marcus & Millichap in Phoenix, Arizona. Ashley is responsible for facilitating the escrow process. She prepares purchase and sale agreements, counter offers and amendments, organizes offer submissions, coordinates due diligence and ensures closing of transactions.

Tania started her career at Marcus & Millichap in August of 2017 as a Marketing Assistant. In October 2017 she was promoted to Marketing Coordinator of The Leeson Group. Tania is responsible for developing marketing strategies and creating content for online digital campaigns, with an emphasis on social media. She also assists in the creation of marketing proposals, offering memorandums, and resumes. Tania studied Business Administration and Psychology at Chapman University.

Andrew started his career at Marcus & Millichap in February of 2016 as a Transaction and Marketing Coordinator. In August of 2017 he was promoted to Marketing Coordinator of the Marcus & Millichap – Newport Beach office. Andrew then joined The Leeson Group in November of 2018 as a Marketing Coordinator. He is responsible for producing marketing materials, such as proposals, offering memorandums, and resumes as well as creating digital content for eblasts and social media outlets. Andrew studied Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley.

Jonathan Giannola serves as Regional Manager of the Newport Beach office at Marcus & Millichap.

Mr. Giannola joined Marcus & Millichap in 2001 as an associate specializing in multifamily investments in Orange County. He was promoted to senior associate in 2003 and consistently ranked among the Top 10 agents in the Newport Beach office. Mr. Giannola joined the management team as sales manager in 2015 and was promoted to regional manager in 2017.

Mr. Giannola attended St. Mary’s College of California, and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration. He is a member of NAIOP and the AAOC, and has served as a member of the Orange County chapter of the Building Industry Association.

Michael Derk joined the Long Beach office of Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation (MMCC) in December 2002 and relocated to the Newport Beach office in 2015. As a vice president capital markets with MMCC, Michael is responsible for securing commercial debt and equity financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office and industrial, retail, seniors housing and hospitality. He is well connected with national, regional and local funding sources including, but not limited to, agency lenders (e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds and bridge lenders. Michael has 18 years of commercial real estate finance experience and has closed more than $1.5 billion in transactions. He specializes in structuring multifamily, retail and industrial products as well as other special purpose properties.