TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL
AIR CRE believes in supporting the commercial real estate industry and developing the next generation of CRE leaders. Our one-year, sponsored Membership program provides new brokers with access to our full platform of Member resources – a $2,500 value.
The program immerses up-and-coming CRE professionals in key tools of the trade, including access and training on AIR CRE Research & Listings and AIR CRE Contracts, as well as opportunities to network with peers and AIR CRE Board of Directors and senior industry leaders throughout Southern California. Participants will also receive valuable education on key industry issues, including market trends, legislation, doing deals, and contract negotiation strategies.
In addition, the AIR CRE>Next Class of 2026 will be introduced to all AIR CRE Members via email and will have their name, contact information, and bio included in the 2026 Member Network list. AIR CRE>Next Members will also be educated on the Rules of Professional Conduct, which ensures all Members treat each other respectfully and ethically. When you work across the table from a fellow AIR CRE Member, you can have confidence that your negotiations will adhere to a common code.
2026 CLASS APPLICATIONS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Work at an AIR CRE Member firm
- Have worked in the CRE brokerage business less than 18 months
- Licensed Broker or Sales Agent in CA
- Submit application with all required information
PROGRAM COMMITMENTS
Orientation & Feedback
- Attend AIR CRE>Next Orientation Event in Cerritos: Jan 2026
- Participate in Year-End AIR CRE>Next Program Survey
Research and Contracts Software
- Attend 1: AIR CRE Research & Listings Platform Training session during Q1 2026
- Attend 1: AIR CRE Contracts Software: Online Training session during Q1 2026
- Maintain up-to-date data in the AIR CRE Research & Listings platform throughout 2026
- Send out at least one property email blast per quarter
Events
Participate in at least 2 events every quarter, throughout 2026, using a mix of the following options. The event calendar and descriptions are posted on the AIR CRE Events page on the website.
- Attend 1: Meet and Greet with AIR CRE President
- Attend 1: AIR CRE Contracts Strategy Seminar – Lease
- Attend 1: AIR CRE Contracts Strategy Seminar – Purchase & Sale
- Attend 2: Town Halls (Virtual)
- Attend 2: Research Insights Town Halls (Virtual)
- Attend 2: Owner Lunch & Learns
- Attend 2: Networking Events
PROGRAM TIMELINE
- Oct 8, 2025: Application Submissions Open
- Nov 7, 2025: Application Deadline
- Dec 2025: Selected 2026 Class Members notified via email
- Jan 2026: Program Launch / Orientation Event
- April 2026: Q1 Participation Review
- July 2026: Q2 Participation Review
- Oct 2026: Q3 Participation Review
- Dec 2026: Year-End Program Survey
- Dec 31, 2026: Program Concludes
GET TO KNOW THE CLASS OF 2025
Tyler Antrobius
Associate
Kidder Mathews
310.906.3285
tyler.antrobius@kidder.com
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Evan Chien
Associate
Daum Commercial
949.517.8610
echien@daumcommercial.com
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Cristian Contreras
Associate
Kidder Mathews
818.237.8927
cristian.contreras@kidder.com
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Dylan Davey
Associate
Lee & Associates
714.323.1261
ddavey@leeirvine.com
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Alexander Davis
Associate
CBRE
714.609.1689
alexander.davis@cbre.com
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Gabriel DuPlantier
Associate
DAUM Commercial
714.421.9275
gduplantier@daumcommercial.com
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Joey Fabian
Associate
NEWMARK
925.330.9971
joey.fabian@nmrk.com
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Brooke Feder-Kenrick
Commercial Associate
RJ Feder & Associates
818.451.3636
bkenrick@rjfeder.com
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Jonathan Gardilcic
Associate
DAUM Commercial
562.922.5493
jgardilcic@daumcommercial.com
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Gerardo Garibay
Associate
RE/MAX Commercial
909.680.9717
gerardogaribaycre@gmail.com
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Alexander Gonzalez
Commercial Associate
MGR Real Estate
310.365.9450
agonzalez@mgrrealestate.com
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Evan Hickok
Associate
Penta Pacific Properties
562.760.6958
evan@pentapacific.com
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Frankie Hillebrand
Associate
LA Commercial, Inc.
310.424.0726
frankie@la-commercial.com
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Zack Homsy
Associate
Daum Commercial
714.883.4866
zhomsy@daumcommercial.com
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Adrian Hurtado
Associate
Allied Commercial Real Estate
951.316.3026
adrian@alliedcre.com
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Gloria Jimenez
Associate
Lee & Associates
323.629.3464
gjimenez@lee-associates.com
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Beniamin Kisliuk
Associate
Lee & Associates
323.745.9450
bkisliuk@lee-associates.com
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Ivan Mejia
Commercial Broker
RE/MAX Commercial
909.322.4320
ivnrealtor@gmail.com
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Jennifer Min
Associate
Colliers
310.279.5797
jennifer.min@colliers.com
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Ryan Mulrooney
Senior Associate
Ashwill Associates
714.341.1188
ryan@ashwillassociates.com
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Matthew Palumbo
Commercial Agent
Lee & Associates
310.403.4254
mpalumbo@lee-re.com
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Jake Potter
Industrial Salesman
Lee & Associates
310.963.7517
jpotter@lee-associates.com
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Jessica Robertson
Associate
Keller Williams Realty
213.249.5760
jessica@jessica-robertson.com
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Matthew Rodriguez
Associate
Lee & Associates
626.609.9948
mrodriguez@lee-assoc.com
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William Rogart
Associate
Lee & Associates
323.944.6212
wrogart@lee-re.com
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Ryan Shattuck
Associate
Voit Real Estate
714.514.5792
rshattuck@voitco.com
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John Stephens
Associate
CBRE
626.862.5215
john.r.stephens@cbre.com
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Suzanne Sullivan
Associate
DAUM Commercial
310.721.5832
ssullivan@daumcommercial.com
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Chris Vassilian
Associate
Lee & Associates
949.422.8967
cvassilian@leeirvine.com
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Tania Williams
Real Estate Advisor
RE/MAX Masters
909.782.8421
taniawilliamsrealtor@gmail.com
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Grace Wu
Commercial Associate
RE/MAX Masters
626.375.0692
gracesold210@gmail.com
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Scott Young
Assistant/Associate
NAI Capital Commercial
818.517.1203
syoung@naicapital.com
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Jaxon Ziegenfuss
Sales Associate
NAI Capital Commercial
818.720.4478
jziegenfuss@naicapital.com
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"The AIR CRE>Next program has been an incredible way to kickstart my career in brokerage. It’s helped me build relationships with brokers across multiple markets and provided hands-on training and events that have elevated my understanding of the business and the opportunities within it. Grateful to be part of such an awesome group pushing each other to level up in the industry."
Joey Fabian
Associate
NEWMARK
AIR CRE>Next Class of 2025
MEMBERS OF AIR CRE>NEXT HAVE FULL ACCESS TO THE EXTENSIVE, INDUSTRY-LEADING AIR CRE PLATFORM OF RESOURCES
THANKS TO OUR 2025 SPONSOR
"The AIR CRE>Next program has been an incredible experience, providing invaluable insight, mentorship, and connections that continue to shape my career. I’m truly grateful to be part of such a supportive and forward-thinking community."
Jaxon Ziegenfuss
Associate
NAI Capital
AIR CRE>Next Class of 2025