**California People and Company News – Week of October 17, 2025**
**Colliers Expands Inland Empire/Orange County Brokerage**
Colliers has announced the strategic addition of two brokerage professionals to its Inland Empire/Orange County team. Kyle Kehner joins as Executive Vice President, operating from the firm’s Ontario office, while Trevor Wright returns to Colliers as Associate Vice President, working out of Irvine. Kehner and Wright will partner with Vice Chair Ian DeVries, Executive Vice President Chris DeVries, and Senior Client Services Specialist Patty Uchytil, with a primary focus on the Inland Empire market.
**CenterCal Appoints Brian Moss to Lead Capital and Strategy**
CenterCal Properties LLC, a leading real estate development and investment firm focused on retail and mixed-use properties across the western U.S., has appointed Brian Moss as Head of Capital and Strategy. Moss will report directly to CEO and Founder Jean Paul Wardy and will serve on both the firm’s Executive Board and Investment Committee.
**Suffolk Names Preston Hoopes as General Manager for Northern California**
Construction management firm Suffolk has named Preston Hoopes as General Manager of its Northern California operations. Hoopes will be responsible for leading Suffolk’s regional expansion, enhancing client relations, and driving growth across sectors including healthcare, life sciences, higher education, and corporate initiatives.
**Douglas Wilson Companies Promotes Joe Corcoran to Executive Vice President**
Douglas Wilson Companies (DWC), known for completing over 1,200 projects across 35 states, has promoted Joe Corcoran to Executive Vice President. Corcoran will continue his role as a receiver while taking on expanded executive responsibilities, supporting DWC’s delivery of business solutions to a range of clients including financial institutions, legal firms, and courts.
**Ascent Developer Solutions Makes Key Executive Hires**
Ascent Developer Solutions, a relationship-based lender offering tailored financing for real estate developers, has strengthened its leadership team with two notable appointments:
– Gene Kim joins as Executive Vice President, CRE Strategies. He brings over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate lending and structured finance.
– Asher Patak joins as Senior Vice President, Lending Team Officer, contributing more than 15 years of experience to support Ascent’s rapidly growing lending platform.
