Our Executives

Executive Leadership

Decades of combined commercial real estate expertise, dedicated to identifying potential and driving institutional-grade performance.

The Principals

Rand Sperry is the CEO of Sperry Equities and Sperry Commercial. He is a well-known real estate and business leader in Southern California with more than 45 years of experience in the commercial real estate arena.

Rand Sperry

Founder & Chairman (949) 705-5081 Bio ⟶

Burton Young’s experience encompasses all facets of commercial real estate, including brokerage, asset management, leasing, acquisitions, dispositions and finance. He plays a primary role in the firm's strategic direction.

Burton Young

Co-Founder & CEO (949) 705-5004 Bio ⟶

Jack Carroll is a Principal and Senior Managing Director for Sperry Equities. He also serves as the President of Sperry Commercial, overseeing various asset management and acquisition teams.

Jack Carroll

President (949) 705-5002 Bio ⟶

Cornelius Mendez is a Principal the Chief Financial Officer for Sperry Equities, bringing extensive experience in financial management, reporting, and strategic planning to the leadership team.

Cornelius Mendez

Chief Financial Officer (949) 705-5013 Bio ⟶

Acquisitions & Asset Management

Kevin is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, cash flow analysis, and asset valuation of potential acquisitions, ensuring every deal meets the firm's rigorous performance standards. He brings 14 years of experience with the company to his role as Director of Acquisitions & Dispositions.

Kevin Burton

Director of Acquisitions & Dispositions Bio ⟶

Jeremy is responsible for the daily execution of investment strategies for the firm’s portfolio. He brings over 20 years of deep asset management experience to the leadership team.

Jeremy Newman

Director of Asset Management Bio ⟶

Jonathan provides critical analytical support for the acquisitions team, focusing on market research, financial modeling, and investment analysis for new portfolio opportunities.

Jonathan Du

Senior Analyst Bio ⟶

Debt

Mary Carlston has been at Sperry Equities for the past 20 years. She serves as the Director of Finance, overseeing the company's financial operations, debt structures, and fiscal strategies across the entire portfolio.

Mary Carlston

Director of Finance Bio ⟶

Joe has been with Sperry Equities for nine years, specializing in capital markets. He works alongside Mary Carlston to source, underwrite, and execute debt financing for acquisitions and refinancings while managing lender relationships. Joe also supports acquisition underwriting, loan compliance and servicing, capital planning, and asset management. ARGUS Enterprise certified, he provides financial and analytical expertise throughout the firm’s investment lifecycle.

Joe Cokingtin

Senior Analyst Bio ⟶

Sperry Self-Storage

As President of Self Storage, Matt Turcutto leads the firm's dedicated self-storage platform, overseeing strategy, acquisitions, and operations across the national portfolio.

Matt Turcutto

President - Self Storage Bio ⟶

Russ Smith serves as VP of Self Storage, specializing in facility management, market analysis, and the optimization of self-storage assets for maximum institutional value.

Russ Smith

VP of Self Storage Bio ⟶

Administration & Operations

Rosie Reilly serves as the Office Administrator, ensuring smooth daily operations and providing essential administrative support to the executive team and staff.

Rosie Reilly

Office Administrator Bio ⟶

As Executive Operations Manager, Melissa Basadre oversees high-level operational workflows, executive coordination, and strategic business processes.

Melissa Basadre

Executive Operations Manager Bio ⟶

Accounting

Viviane Leproux serves as Controller, managing corporate accounting functions, financial statement preparation, and internal controls for the organization.

Viviane Leproux

Controller Bio ⟶

Cuong Lam supports the accounting department with meticulous financial record-keeping, reconciliation, and reporting as a Junior Accountant.

Cuong Lam

Jr. Accountant Bio ⟶

As a Property Accountant, Crystal Le manages the financial lifecycles of individual properties, ensuring accurate accruals, distributions, and reporting.

Crystal Le

Property Accountant Bio ⟶

Dao Nguyen has 20+ years of overseeing Accounts Payable, managing vendor relationships and ensuring timely, accurate processing of all corporate and property obligations.

Dao Nguyen

Accounts Payable Bio ⟶

Jaclyn Nguyen serves as a Property Accountant, specializing in asset-level financial management and institutional reporting for the firm’s diverse portfolio.

Jaclyn Nguyen

Property Accountant Bio ⟶

Marketing

Gabrielle Gillen serves as the Administrator of Marketing & Development, leading marketing initiatives across brand strategy, digital platforms, content, and corporate communications. She works across teams to strengthen Sperry’s brand presence and support the company’s continued growth.

Gabrielle Gillen

Administrator of Marketing & Development Bio ⟶

Stanton Young has been with Sperry since 2013 and serves as Marketing Manager, leading the execution of marketing campaigns, collateral production, and communications across both the corporate and property levels.

Stanton Young

Marketing Manager Bio ⟶

Legal

Anna-Lisa Lonier brings more than 20 years with Sperry Equities to her role as a Paralegal, providing comprehensive legal support, document management, and coordination for the firm's legal and transactional matters.

Anna-Lisa Lonier

Paralegal Bio ⟶

With 23 years at Sperry Equities, Mark Schmidt serves as Counsel for Equities and Asset Management, providing expert legal guidance on investment structures, acquisitions, and asset-level legal strategies.

Mark Schmidt

Legal Counsel Bio ⟶

Michelle Emrani serves as Legal Counsel, overseeing the firm's legal risk management, transactional oversight, and corporate governance protocols.

Michelle Emrani

Legal Counsel Bio ⟶

Property Management

Tara brings more than two decades of retail property management expertise. Since joining the firm in 2003, she has become an integral part of the company's success, leading a skilled team of property managers with the kind of hands-on knowledge and strategic vision that only comes with deep industry experience. Her long-standing commitment to operational excellence continues to drive value across the Sperry portfolio.

Tara Joanis

Director of Property Management Bio ⟶

Vanessa serves as Executive Assistant, where she leverages her expertise in real estate management and tenant relations to maximize asset value and operational efficiency across the portfolio.

Vanessa Alvarez

Executive Assistant Bio ⟶

Wylie serves as a Senior Portfolio Manager, where he manages financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, and ensures accurate financial operations across the portfolio.

Wylie Chung

Senior Portfolio Manager Bio ⟶

Cheryl serves as Assistant Portfolio Manager, where she leverages her expertise in real estate management and tenant relations to maximize asset value and operational efficiency across the portfolio.

Cheryl Madrid

Assistant Portfolio Manager Bio ⟶

Lisa serves as a Senior Portfolio Manager, where she oversees a substantial portion of the portfolio, driving strategy, maximizing asset value, and ensuring exceptional operational performance.

Lisa Manolovitz

Senior Portfolio Manager Bio ⟶

Sabrina serves as a Portfolio Manager, where she leverages her expertise in real estate management and tenant relations to maximize asset value and operational efficiency across her assigned properties.

Sabrina Klinck

Portfolio Manager Bio ⟶

Our Lease Administrator manages critical lease documentation, abstracting, and tenant communication to ensure portfolio-wide compliance.

Lease Administrator

Lease Administrator Bio ⟶

Eric serves as a Portfolio Manager, where he leverages his expertise in real estate management and tenant relations to maximize asset value and operational efficiency across his assigned properties.

Eric Strange

Portfolio Manager Bio ⟶

Whitney Jones provides essential support as an Assistant Property Manager, coordinating day-to-day operations and tenant services for the firm's diverse portfolio.

Whitney Jones

Assistant Property Management Bio ⟶

Funto serves as a CAM Analyst, where he specializes in Common Area Maintenance reconciliations, financial analysis, and ensuring accuracy in property-level expense reporting and tenant billings.

Funto Akinkugbe

CAM Analyst Bio ⟶

Sarah Sedbrook serves as a Denver Portfolio Property Manager, where she oversees property operations, tenant relations, and financial performance while supporting efficient portfolio management and maximizing asset value across her assigned properties.

Sarah Sedbrook

Property Manager Bio ⟶

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