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WELCOME TO THE TEAM!

Kosmont is pleased to introduce the newest members of our team.

 

MIKE LEE

Senior Advisor


Kosmont is thrilled to announce Mike Lee, former City Manager of Moreno Valley has joined the Kosmont Team!


Mike brings over 29 years of public sector experience which includes areas in redevelopment, economic development, real estate, financing, municipal governance and finished his public sector career serving as City Manager for the City of Moreno Valley. Much of his career in local government has been focused on economic development with a reputation of proven track records of transforming local city economies. Throughout his career, Mike has negotiated over 400 development related agreements and is a leader in public-private connectivity. He is regarded as a premier and respected economic development award winning professional in local government and a frequent presenter for real estate and government organizations. Mike is a licensed Real Estate Agent (DRE No. 01878835) and member of the ICMA and ICSC.



Read more about Mike here.

"I'm excited to be joining the Kosmont team. Larry has assembled some of the most talented people in economic development, real estate, and public finance. Together, we will be looking at creative ways to help cities and businesses prosper."

-- MIKE LEE

 

1 Year Anniversaries

 Thank you to both of you for being an integral part of the Kosmont team.

ANDREW

PEREZ

Vice

President


Andrew provides comprehensive development advisory services to public and private sector clients primarily through market and economic evaluations, strategic planning, economic development, and real estate development services. Andrew previously served clients within higher education, K-14 districts, and municipal government resulting in over $1.5B in planned or completed projects. His prior experience includes assessing the market demand and financial feasibility of student housing and innovation districts as well as public-private partnership (P3) advisory and developer solicitation (RFQ/RFP) of mixed-use and affordable housing developments. Andrew is a member of the ICSC.



Read more about Andrew here.

ADRIA

STAUBER

Project

Analyst


Adria works closely with senior personnel to acquire new business, conduct research for public agency clients, and provide overall project management support for a variety of project types. She has a background in affordable housing finance and development, urban design for community betterment, and transportation program management. She has facilitated public-private partnership building and worked alongside stakeholders from the community to county level. She has also helped affordable housing developers determine financial feasibility of potential new projects, apply for competitive funding opportunities, and manage project close-outs. Adria is a LEED Green Associate and member of ULI LA.



Read more about Adria here.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!

ROBERT VALENTI

Senior Vice President


Kosmont congratulates Robert Valenti on his well-deserved promotion!


Kosmont is proud to announce that Mr. Robert Valenti has been promoted to Senior Vice President. Since 2019, he has been supporting Kosmont's public and private sector clients with market and economic analysis, land use analysis, fiscal impact analysis, strategic planning, and real estate development advisory. He also assists with geospatial analysis of boundaries and funding and financing feasibility studies of tax increment financing districts. In his new role, Mr. Valenti will continue to provide client support and take on the additional responsibility of working with clients on Surplus Land Act ("SLA").



Read more about Robert here.

"I'm honored to step into this new role at Kosmont after six years of working alongside an incredibly talented team. I look forward to continuing to provide economic & real estate strategies that help our clients tackle challenges & seize opportunities to strengthen their communities."

-- ROBERT VALENTI

 

LOOK FOR KOSMONT AT THESE EVENTS

 

Larry J. Kosmont & Mike Lee will attend the I.E. Commercial Real Estate Conference on Tues, February 4 at the City of Moreno Valley Conference Center.


Larry will moderate the economic development panel at 10:20AM. 

 

Larry J. Kosmont, Ken K. Hira, Joseph Dieguez, Robert Valenti, Dan Massiello, & Mike Lee will attend the League of California Cities City Managers Conference in Rancho Mirage from February 5-7.


Be sure to join Larry for his session on

The “New” Economic Development is Green… and comes with $$ "

Thursday, February 6th from 9:00am to 10:15am.

 

Ken K. Hira will attend ICSC Retail Forward on Feb.13, Long Beach Hilton.

THE KOSMONT TEAM

Kosmont Companies is an economic development, real estate, and public finance advisor. We have been assisting the public and private sectors for decades in bringing plans and projects to fruition. Kosmont Companies is proud to be in the Los Angeles Business Journal 2022 Book of Lists as one of the Top 100 Minority-Owned Businesses.

 

Larry J. Kosmont, CRE®

Chairman & CEO

(213) 507-9000

Email Larry

Ken K. Hira

President

(949) 226-0288

Email Ken

Robert Valenti

Senior Vice President

(610) 209-6472

Email Robert

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