Our History
In 1967, Bob Lesser, then an architect and developer, was asked to evaluate the potential uses for the center of the new town of Thousand Oaks, California. In carrying out this assignment, he found that the creativity and financial imagination required for the study were extremely stimulating—so much so that he started Robert Charles Lesser & Co. (now RCLCO).
Today, our team of experienced professionals still share that original enthusiasm and eagerness to solve challenging real estate questions while adding value to our clients’ real estate endeavors. We are proud to be the “first call” for real estate developers, investors, the public sector, and non-real estate organizations seeking strategic and tactical advice regarding property investment, planning, and development.
RCLCO leverages quantitative analytics and a strategic planning framework to provide end-to-end business planning and implementation solutions at an entity, portfolio, or project level. With the insights and experience gained over 50 years and thousands of projects – touching over $5B of real estate activity each year – RCLCO brings success to all product types across the United States and around the world.
Our Core Values
Advisory Groups
RCLCO is comprised of five focused Advisory Groups. Through this internal organization, we
assure every project is led by a team with the specific expertise for your needs.
Our groups are comprised of:
- Urban Real Estate Download More Info
- Community & Resort Download More Info
- Public Strategies Download More Info
- Strategic Planning & Litigation Support Download More Info
- Institutional Advisory Services Download More Info
Leadership
RCLCO is able to consistently deliver leading-edge solutions by bringing together highly talented people in a creative and collaborative environment. The diverse experiences and knowledge bases of our team allow us to partner with clients to answer key questions and solve complex issues, with strategic guidance that is market driven, analytically based, and financially sound.
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Gadi Kaufmann Managing Director, CEO
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Diana M. Black Marketing Manager
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Leonard Bogorad Managing Director
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Joshua A. Boren Director of Business Development & Marketing Strategy
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Debashis Chanda Principal
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Sara Crockett Vice President
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Adam Ducker Senior Managing Director, Director of Urban Real Estate & Public Strategies
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Jomar Ereso Managing Director
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Bob Gardner Managing Director
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Charles Hewlett Managing Director, Director of Strategic Planning & Litigation Support
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Brad Hunter Managing Director
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Todd LaRue Managing Director
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Gregg Logan Managing Director, Director of Community & Resort
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Taylor Mammen Senior Managing Director, Director of Institutional Advisory Services
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Kelly Mangold Vice President
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Ben Maslan, CFA Managing Director
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Cameron Pawelek Vice President
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Karl Pischke Vice President
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Rick Pollack Principal
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Scott Price Managing Director
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Jake Ross Vice President
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Simon Soomekh Principal, Director of Investments
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Erin Talkington Principal, Director of Consulting
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Eric Willett Vice President
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Derek Wyatt Principal
We Work With
Developers / Homebuilders
Institutional Investors
Investors
The Public Sector
Operators
Industry Partners
Non-Real Estate Companies
Law Firms
RCLCO Foundation
Changing Lives Through Initiatives That Provide Affordable Homes
The RCLCO Foundation was formed in 2006 as a means to positively influence the availability and development of affordable housing. Funding to the RCLCO Foundation is provided by RCLCO, which annually contributes a share of its profits, along with contributions and grants provided by RCLCO team members, alumni, clients, and other organizations who are interested in advancing the cause of affordable housing.
The Foundation is committed to making a meaningful difference in the practice and policy of affordable housing, by encouraging and facilitating the development of balanced communities.
Our Focus
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Funding organizations that create affordable housing in communities where RCLCO has offices
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Funding thought leadership in affordable housing
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Matching RCLCO team members’ contributions to fundraising or other activities that impact affordable housing
For additional information about the RCLCO Foundation, please contact
Adam Ducker,
Managing Director, at aducker@rclco.com.

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