Duong Investment Group

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The Duong Investment Group is a leader in the disposition of investment retail properties throughout the United States. Our team, through its strategic partnership with Marcus & Millichap, is recognized as the premier source for sellers seeking to achieve maximum pricing and optimal execution when disposing of single and multi-tenant retail assets. Our aggressive pricing strategies and creative marking approach has resulted in record-breaking prices and unparalleled results for our clients.

Ron Duong, Managing Director Investments
Ron Duong

Ron Duong

Senior Managing Director Investments
Senior Director, National Retail Group

Ron Duong is a highly-regarded top agent in the retail investment real estate industry. Over the years, Ron’s reputation for his extensive market knowledge, comprehensive pricing analysis, and strategic execution in the marketing of retail real estate investments has made him a valuable resource to some of the top names in the retail space for commercial real estate. These factors have resulted in record prices for his clients as well as closings on some of the most challenging deals in the marketplace ranging from environmental contamination to substantial deferred maintenance.

Ron ranks amongst the top retail agents nationwide, having personally listed/closed approximately $1 billion in retail investments. Ron has been a Top 10 Agent at his firm’s Orange County office since 2008. and was a multiple recipient of the firm’s highly regarded Chairman’s Club Award. In 2017, Mr. Duong ranked 33rd firm wide amongst over 1,800 agents and $42 billion in sales.

As lead broker of the Duong Investment Group, Mr. Duong leads a team whose aggressive and disruptive approach to marketing and selling retail properties has garnered the attention and respect of leaders in the marketplace. The team’s clientele ranges from high net worth family offices to active developers/syndicators to large institutions and endowments seeking to grow or preserve asset value. As one of the most active and knowledgeable retail agents in the field, Ron is frequently interviewed and quoted by the leading publications including Globest.com, CoStar.com, Bisnow, and Real Estate Weekly. Most importantly, Ron prides himself on servicing his clients and working with them to achieve their short and long-term goals.

Previously, Ron was a portfolio accountant at The Capital Group Companies working with institutional investors from large university endowment funds to major institution pension plans with assets of $1-5 billion. Mr. Duong is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) with Bachelor of Arts Degree in Finance as well as studies in real estate development from the University of Southern California (USC). Mr. Duong is also an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

Education

California State University Fullerton
Business Administration, Finance

Specialties

  • Anchored Neighborhood Shopping Centers
  • Unanchored Shopping Strips
  • Single Tenant NNN Leased Investments

Professional Affiliations

  • Senior Director, National Retail Group
  • Member, International Council of Shopping Centers (Since 2004)
  • Member, California State University Fullerton – Advisory Board for Real Estate

Experience/Professional History

  • Vice President Investments (2013)
  • Senior Director – National Retail Group (2015)
  • Senior Vice President Investments (2017)

Sales Achievements/Awards

  • Sales Recognition Award 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Top 10 Newport Beach Agent
    #1 Retail Agent in the Orange County Office
  • National Achievement Award 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Chairman’s Club Award 2016, 2017, 2021

Craig Elster

Vice President Investments
Net Leased Properties Group

Craig Elster is associated with the Irvine office. Since his introduction into the firm, he has established himself as a recognized expert focused on providing his clients with the highest level of service. He is especially accomplished at aggressively and earnestly marketing properties in order to meet the owner’s objectives of price and timing.

Craig specializes in managing the acquisitions and dispositions of retail properties nationwide. Since beginning at the firm, Craig has been recognized for getting clients through very difficult situations, and his creative thinking has resulted in many clients improving their financial positions. His relationships with qualified institutional and private investors enable him to strategically match buyers with sellers to achieve mutually beneficial results for his clients. Craig’s long-term goal is to create a mutually beneficial relationship with clients that will last a lifetime.

Education

California State University Fullerton
BA Business Administration, Finance

Specialties

  • Single Tenant NNN Leased Investments
  • Acquisition of Sites for Development
  • Multi-Tenant Industrial Business Parks

Professional Affiliations

  • Net Leased Properties Group
  • Member, International Council of Shopping Centers (Since 2014)

Record Breaking Accomplishments

  • Starbucks Sold in Garden Grove, CA at a 3.58% Cap Rate
  • Popeyes Sold in Anaheim, CA at a 3.75% Cap Rate
  • Wendy’s Sold in Dothan, AL at a 3.79% Cap Rate
  • Wendy’s Sold in Greer, SC at a 5% Cap Rate
  • Walgreens Sold in Avon, CO at a 5% Cap Rate
  • L&W Supply Sold in Glendale, AZ at a 5.56% Cap Rate

Experience/Professional History

  • Promoted to Senior Associate (2019)
  • Promoted to Vice President Investments (2022)

James Andrews

Senior Associate

James Andrews specializes in transacting industrial assets across the United States. James joined the team in 2021 with over 2 years of commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining the team, James was a student at Loyola Marymount University where he studied economics. James’ range of experience translates to a deep understanding of the real estate process and a complete command of the transaction from start to finish.

Education

Loyola Marymount University, Economics, B.S.

Specialties

  • Single Tenant Industrial Net Leased Investments
  • Single and Multi-Tenant Industrial Investments

Michael Lee

Associate

Michael Lee specializes in multi-tenant retail investments in the East San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire. His local market knowledge, clear communication and negotiating skills are key contributors to his success as an investment specialist.

He has a high regard for integrity, so his primary focus is tailoring solutions for his clients and helping them achieve their short and long-term goals. Michael makes sure that he maintains longstanding connections with clients, but also forging new ones.

His prior background in representing both landlords and tenants in the commercial real estate industry helps him possess a unique advantage when navigating the challenges of multi-tenant retail brokerage. His objective is to secure favorable outcomes for his clients and positioning himself as a trusted advisor. 

Specialties

  • Multi-Tenant Retail Investments

Fabian Griffith

Associate

Fabian Griffith specializes in single-tenant triple net (NNN) nationwide. Fabian earned his bachelor’s degree in communication with an emphasis in organizational communication and public relations from California
State University, Los Angeles in 2017. In addition, he’s currently pursuing his master’s in business administration with a concentration in finance from the University of La Verne. He brings a unique sports background, owning a successful small business specializing in athletic wear, was a personal trainer, won NBC’s Next Olympic Hopeful, and placed third on the USA bobsled team at the North American Cup. Leveraging his communications expertise and sports background, Fabian consistently illustrates his personable attitude, keen commitment to excellence, and competitive nature to seek out the best deal on behalf of clients.


When asked why he was interested in real estate, Fabian said, “Embarking on this new professional venture has been a dream of mine for many years. Since owning a company of my own, I see firsthand the real estate needs of business owners. Regardless, if a client is a consistent or first time buyer, it is my privilege to equip them with the knowledge and resources to empower them to make an informed decision.”

Education

  • Cal State LA – Communication, B.A.

Ben Carlile

Senior Investment Analyst
Team Manager

Ben is charged with all aspects of business development and day to day team coordination for the Duong Investment Group. He has also been tasked with business expansion and creating visibility in new markets for the team.

Additionally, Ben ensures all transactions run seamlessly by coordinating the due diligence and escrow process for the team. He uses his experience in closing over $1,000,000,000 in transactions to proactively address details before they become issues.

Ben’s prior experience as a marketing manager has allowed the team to overcome any challenges, as well as keep us abreast of industry marketing trends. He has been pivotal to our continued success and is an invaluable member of the team.

Specialties

  • Anchored Neighborhood Shopping Centers
  • Unanchored Shopping Strips
  • Single Tenant NNN Leased Investments

Experience

  • Managed Over $1,00,000,000 in Closings
  • Facilitated Over $75,000,000 in Real Estate Syndication Transactions

Mie Takenaka

Transaction Coordinator

Mie Takenaka leads the team’s transaction management & marketing efforts. Her strong attention to detail and creative problem solving ensures that transactions are effectively managed to successful closings. By directing and utilizing the team’s industry leading graphic designers and cutting edge technological platform, she maximizes exposure for the team’s listings which has resulted in multiple record-breaking closings to a global pool of investors.

Background

Mie’s background consists of over 24 years of experience with leading multi-national and multi-billion-dollar construction and engineering corporations.

Specialties

  • Anchored Neighborhood Shopping Centers
  • Unanchored Shopping Strips
  • Net Leased Investments
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