Robert Englund, CCIM, EMS Robert Englund, a founding partner of MRE with more than 15 years in commercial brokerage, is a residential investment specialist focused on the Berkeley and Oakland area market. Englund's annual business volume, well into the tens of millions, recently earned him a top-rated slot on the San Francisco Business Times list of top commercial real estate producers. Englund's career before real estate included overseas postings for Bechtel and, regionally, as on-staff consultant for a leading Northern California syndicator. Robert is a Berkeley native and property owner. He serves on the board of directors of the Berkeley Property Owners Association, and holds the advanced Certified Commercial Investment Member designation (CCIM), and further certification as an Equity Marketing Specialist (EMS). Only rarely does he skydive dressed as Santa Claus. 510/450.1430 | renglund@mrecommercial.com
Erik Housh Since 1986, Erik Housh has been active in commercial real estate as both a manager and salesperson. Prior to founding MRE in 1992, he built the commercial division of Mason-McDuffie Real Estate into one of the largest commercial brokerages in the Bay Area; eventually expanding the agent roster to 35. A lifelong resident of the East Bay, Housh’s focus is on commercial rehab, conversion and development. In addition to sales and leasing, he often acts as consultant to clients undertaking development projects. Housh's recent projects include: in Berkeley a 56,000 S.F. office/light industrial project anchored by Computer Currents Magazine, Peach Pit Press and StarQuest; in Emeryville the conversion of two 15,000 square foot warehouse buildings to high-tech office space; in West Berkeley the development of a 60,000 square foot office/light industrial complex. Erik currently resides in Piedmont with his wife and two children. 510/450-1410 | ehoush@mrecommercial.com
- Robert Lee
Robert Lee brokers and consults on investments and development in the Western U.S. and Pacific Rim, with particular focus in Japan, Korea and Taiwan. He has long experience with international business, real estate investment, project development and strategic planning. On behalf of domestic and offshore clients, he has facilitated the sale and acquisition of properties ranging from large office and apartment complexes, to golf courses, hotels and resorts. Lee, born in South Korea, came to the United States in 1960. In 1973, he received a BS degree in engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. In the mid-Seventies he worked for the U.S. Department of Defense as an Inspector/Engineer in the Pacific Rim, and was an engineering consultant to the University of California at Berkeley. In 1977, Lee joined Nakamura Realty, where he became the highest producing associate with a specialization in high-end residential sales and investments. In 1988, he became President of Growers Properties, the commercial subsidiary of Nakamura. There he handled the structuring of limited partnerships to develop apartment, office, retail and warehouse projects throughout the U.S. In 1992, Lee was appointed Vice President and Managing Director for the commercial real estate firm, Realty Investments. For seven years he directed the sales staff and personally specialized in investments and joint ventures for acquisitions and developments in the U.S. and overseas. He joined MRE in early 1999 as an Executive Director and partner. 510/450.1420 | rlee@mrecommercial.com
Roger Mills
A commercial real estate broker with more than 23 years specializing in the leasing and sale of office and retail properties, Roger Mills has also realized numerous sales of apartment buildings, leased investments, raw land and industrial properties. Mills has successfully completed hundreds of transactions throughout Northern California, with an emphasis on the East Bay Area, including Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole, Berkeley, Emeryville and Oakland. His most recent transactions include the sale of a 42,000 square foot retail center, the lease of a 20,000 square foot retail site to 98 Cent stores, the leasing of business offices to Contra Costa County, the leasing of a build to suit site to a national restaurant tenant and numerous leases for H&R Block. In 1996, Mills earned the advanced Certified Commercial Investment Member designation (C.C.I.M.) from the Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute (CIREI). 510/450.1424 | rmills@mrecommercial.com
Richard Odenheimer A founding partner of MRE, Richard Odenheimer has brokered commercial real estate transactions for more than 20 years. During that time he has expanded his practice to include not only sales and leasing, but also development, management and general consulting. He has sold, leased and now manages holdings throughout the Bay Area, but his primary territory comprises the cities of Emeryville, Berkeley and Oakland. Dick is a native San Franciscan and a graduate of California State University, San Jose. He resides in Piedmont with his wife and son. 510/450.1414 | rodenheimer@mrecommercial.com
David Shamszad
As the youngest member of the MRE team, David
established himself quickly in the Bay Area real estate market. David
specializes in property management and owner representation. His
inter-personal relationship skills, diligence, and good nature make him a
masterful building manager and negotiator. The tenants in his buildings are
happy, satisfied, and apt to stay loyal to the owner when leases expire.
Vacancies in his management portfolio are
minimal due to negotiating prowess, diligence, and enthusiasm. David grew up
in the real estate world, with a family of developers and investors. This
has given him a rare intuition and a sharp acumen for understanding the
economics and customer relations of successful real estate ownership. As a
sales and leasing broker, he makes sure both the buyer and seller informed
and happy participants during every transaction.
David's background is one of academics,
athletics, and service to the public. He attended both Head-Royce and the
Urban School as a youth, two of the Bay Area's premier institutions.
Following his secondary education, he traveled east and matriculated at
Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. There he studied Literature, Math, and
the Sciences, all while leading his Varsity Crew team to a 6th place finish
at the National Championships of collegiate rowing. Following his graduation
in, David served the under-privileged and adjudicated youth of Rhode Island
as a residential counselor, teacher, and supervisor.
He now lives in San Francisco with his better
half, Leanne, who serves San Francisco County’s troubled and disenfranchised
children. When he is not managing commercial property and representing
landlords and tenants, David can likely be found at his boxing gym, a
basketball court, or preparing for a marathon.
510/450.1402 | dshamszad@mrecommercial.com
Matt Gondak (profile pending) 510-450-1434 | mgondak@mrecommercial.com | 
