Leadership
Paloma Realty Partners is reflective of Los Angeles’ dynamic community of innovators and doers striving for the best. Paloma Realty Partners is driven by the principle that our success is hinged on the success of our clients. We are committed to leveraging our experience, knowledge and network to make sure our clients succeed.
+ Chris Cunningham, Principal
With 14 years of high-level tenant representation, corporate advisory, investment sales, and strategic planning experience totaling more than $850M in transactions, Chris is one of the most prolific and respected brokers in the West Los Angeles technology, entertainment, and start-up communities. Chris is a graduate of the University of Arizona and is a member of Los Angeles Commercial Realty Association, Venice Chamber of Commerce, Gentlemen’s Dinner Club (GOTY), and UrbanizeLA. Chris is also a frequent speaker at industry-related events as a Silicon Beach expert. Outside of PRP, he’s an avid golfer, sailor, outdoorsman, and Dodger fan. Tequila is the adult beverage of choice and on the weekends he’s found in Palm Springs, Big Bear Lake, or home at the beach with his wife Jordan, daughter Vivienne, and chihuahua, Cali.
+ Oliver Fries, Principal
A true entrepreneur at heart, Oliver’s level of commitment to creative business opportunities is what sets him apart from our competition. Having overseen projects totaling more than 350,000 SF of office, multi-family, and retail development, sold over $250MM in investment properties, and advised some of the nations most prominent developers over his 10 year career, he’s positioned our capital markets and investment team at the cutting edge of an ever-changing industry. Oliver received his Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning from UC San Diego and a dual Master's in Real Estate Development and Business Administration from USC. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Venice Chamber of Commerce. With any free time Oliver has, he likes to get out in the Water on a Surfboard or a Sailboat. Oliver recently got married to his Wife Sarah and they live on the Marina Peninsula with their new Puppy Sandy.
The Team
+ Timesh Patel, Director, Hospitality
Timesh is a Los Angeles native, a 3rd Generation Hotelier, entrepreneur and investor. He is a former regional director for the Asian American Hotel Owners Association which put him at the forefront of hospitality trends and activity throughout California and Southwest United States. Timesh studied Entrepreneurship at Cal State Fullerton and formed his own hospitality management company which currently serves hotels in the greater Los Angeles area. Timesh has a passion for sourcing, designing, and executing complex hotel investment transactions and is found frequently speaking at hotel-related events throughout Southern California. Timesh is an avid golfer and a single malt whiskey fan, and is currently working on some of the most groundbreaking hotel projects in Los Angeles.
+ Chris Eismann, Managing Director
Chris combines vast knowledge of local markets with his easy going demeanor and insight to provide unmatched service to his clients. He’s facilitated deals as a tenant representation specialist in the office, retail, and restaurant sectors over his 6 years of experience. Chris's priority is to put his client's first, and always thinks outside the box to deliver outstanding results. Originally from the East Coast, he has lived in Venice since moving to California in 2011. Chris is a graduate of Rider University in New Jersey with a BFA in English and Interpersonal Communications. If Chris is not at his desk, you will likely find him spending time with family and friends, on the golf course, or at the beach.
+ Dean Harada, Associate Director
Dean brings with him over 10 years of hospitality, retail, and restaurant experience. Having been an integral part of some of the most inventive and prominent mixed use projects on the East Side. This expertise has set Dean up as the go to man for the development of retail, office, and multi-family properties throughout Silver Lake, Echo Park, and DTLA. As an entrepreneur and business owner himself Dean knows just how important the right property is to the success of any venture. His affability in combination with his hands on approach to client relations and his first hand experience as a business owner in Los Angeles put him in prime position to understand clients' needs. Originally from Hawaii, he graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music and is a foodie, classically trained guitarist, entrepreneur, developer, and the coolest guy you’ll come across.