About ACI: Agents
| Ever Alvarado | Geoff Koontz | Norm Root | |
| Matt Hoyt | Ted Miller | Terry Taylor | |
| Adam Jacks | Mark Morgan | Ryan Tomkins | |
| Gary Kaufman | Rick Price | Dan Zendejas | |
Ever Alvarado
Title: Senior Associate
In Business Since: 2004
Education: Continuous real estate classes; currently working towards obtaining
a broker’s license
Background: Residential, apartments, commercial; also a business owner
Specialty: Apartments and Commercial
Sales Record: $14.6 million
Client Philosophy: I believe in staying in touch with clients, practicing good ethics and
providing great customer service.
Matt Hoyt
Title: Senior Associate
In Business Since: 2001
Education: B.A. in English from San Francisco State; M.A. in Communications, Film
& New Media from San Diego State
Background: Managed apartments and other properties; supervised extensive apartment
remodels and rehabilitations
Specialty: Apartments and warehouse/industrial/retail/land transactions
Client Philosophy: I’m committed to the highest levels of integrity, diplomacy and accuracy. I focus on understanding and representing the client’s long-term
investment plans.
Adam Jacks
Title: Senior Associate
In Business Since: 2005
Education: B.A. in Political Science from George Washington University, 1999
Background: During the course of the past several years, Adam has personally handled transactions involving the sale of over 160+ units in San Diego County and successfully closed more than $23 Million in transaction volume.
Specialty: Commercial Brokerage
Client Philosophy: Building long term relationships with clients to help grow their real estate wealth.
Gary Kaufman
Title: Associate
In Business Since: 2006
Education: B.A. Management Science, University California San Diego;
M.B.A. Emphasis in Finance, University California Irvine
Background: I bring a vast business background to ACI, having owned my own retail business for over 6 years. I come from the furniture business having operated 2 successful retail stores with 50 employees. I have an operational understanding of what it takes to successfully manage and steer a business to profitability and client satisfaction.
Specialty: I specialize in 5 to 50 unit multi-family investment properties in North San Diego County, particularly along the 78 corridor.
Client Philosophy: My goal is to partner with my clients and give them the necessary advice and guidance to evaluate various real estate investment opportunities that will increase their wealth. This includes strategies that maximize cash flow, utilize tax deferment, and increase the client’s net worth. As a business owner and investor I recognize the value of communication, service, and follow through. I am focused on building long term relationships with my clients and watching their net worth grow. Like an accountant or family attorney, I will provide years of service and value.
GEOFF KOONTZ
Title: Senior Associate
In Business Since: 2004
Education: B.B.A. George Washington University
Background: Worked successfully in multi-family real estate since 2004. Detailed knowledge of San Diego neighborhoods, market rents, vacancy and expense ratios that relate to the evaluations of apartment properties. Personally owns income property.
Specialty: San Diego County Apartments.
Client Philosophy: Work with professionalism, honesty and integrity.
Ted Miller
Title: Senior Vice President
In Business Since: Real estate development and brokerage since 1991
Education: BA & MA from UCSD
Background: Began as an urban planner, then migrated into brokerage. Currently a licensed broker in California and Hawaii.
Specialty: Multi-family income property in San Diego County and Honolulu.
Sales Record: Largest transaction: 176 units; average transaction size: 23 units.
Client Philosophy: Focusing on and achieving the client’s goals ensures my continued successful brokerage practice.
Mark Morgan
Title: Senior Associate
In Business Since: 1997
Education: San Diego State University
Background: 5 years at ACI as an Income Property Agent. 6 years at ACI in research, marketing and transaction coordination.
Specialty: Apartments
Sales Record: $48 million
Client Philosophy: Help clients make informed investment decisions by providing a combination of excellent client service and in-depth knowledge of
current market conditions.
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Rick Price
Title: Senior Associate
In Business Since: 2005
Education: B.S. in Accounting from Brigham Young University
Background: Auditor with PricewaterhouseCoopers; licensed CPA
Sale Record: $17.7M, 120 units
Specialty: Multi-family housing
Client Philosophy: Keeping the client informed and involved will ensure a smooth
transaction from start to finish.
Norm Root
Title: Senior Vice President
In Business Since: 1977
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management
San Diego State University – 1975
Background: Since entry in investment real estate in 1976, I have been a broker, owner, and developer. I have successfully started two investments real estate companies, including ACI, as an original partner, in 1982. I have been in ownership and overseen the management and redevelopment of over 1400 apartments units.
Specialty: Apartment sales
Client Philosophy: My goal is to build long term customer relationships. I strive for complete satisfaction on the part of my clients during the sale process and well beyond. I work to help set and exceed my customer’s long term investment goals.
Terry Taylor
Title: Senior Vice President
In Business Since: 1988
Education: B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University. Starting Point Guard for the Stanford Basketball Team for 3 years. Team Captain. 3rd All-Time Career Assist Record Holder and 2nd All-Time Career 3 Pt. Percentage Record Holder. Helped lead the Stanford Basketball Team to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 47 years.
Valedictorian of Rangeview High School in Aurora, Colorado. Leading Scorer in Basketball for the State of Colorado junior and senior seasons. Led Rangeview High School to its first and only State Basketball Championship. Still hold over 10 records for the Rangeview Basketball Team.
Background: 20 years experience in Commercial Real Estate with over 450 closed apartment transactions. Vice President and Top Producer of ACI Apartments since 2000. Owns and operates several of his own apartment properties. Detailed knowledge and expertise of the San Diego Apartment Market, including all neighborhoods, market rents, trends, vacancy and expense ratios and other intangible knowledge of the evaluation of apartment properties in San Diego County.
Specialty: San Diego County Apartments
Sales Record: $350 million
Client philosophy: I practice the utmost integrity, honesty and professionalism. I treat my clients exactly how I would want to be treated. I try to live by the Golden Rule.
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Ryan Tomkins
Title: Associate
In Business Since: 2002
Education: University of Colorado, BS in Finance
Background: Mortgage Banking, Mortgage Brokerage, Commercial Investment Sales
Specialty: Multi-family Investment Sales
Client Philosophy: I approach every deal with the "client first" mentality. My goal is to build wealth for my clients through commercial investments, resulting in long term relationships.
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Dan Zendejas
Title: Investment Advisor
Number of years in business: 7
Education: B.S. in Business Administration, with emphasis in Real Estate Services
and a minor in Economics
Background: Developer, landlord, investor, syndicator
Specialty: Multi-family housing, condo conversion, repositioning underperforming
assets
Sales Record: $140 million
Client Philosophy: I always place client needs before my own financial interest. My approach is to consult with clients and advise them of the best deal to meet their goals.
