Our Leadership Team
The McLellan Company’s success is due to outstanding people. Please meet our team:
Steve McKibben
Steve is an industry veteran with over thirty-five years of experience in all aspects of real estate. Steve has held senior executive positions with industry leading companies including Westcore Properties, The RMR Group and Panattoni Development Company. In addition to his overall leadership, Steve serves as TMC’s investment officer. Steve is a graduate of UC Irvine with a degree in Political Science.
Rein Gabrielsen
Rein is responsible for TMC’s operations and asset management activities. Rein has over 20 years of experience in real estate investment, portfolio management and operations. Most recently, Rein was responsible for Capita Land’s bi-coastal Tech-office portfolio, which ranged from single tenant core assets to value-add tech-centric flex buildings. Rein holds a BA in Economics from San Francisco State University and an MBA from the University of Edinburgh.
Julie DeShazo
Julie is responsible for TMC’s commercial property management operations. She has over 25 years of experience in property management, asset management and acquisitions/dispositions of a variety of commercial property types with outstanding companies such as South Bay Development, Aetna Realty Investors, and The Koll Company. Julie holds a BS in Finance/Real Estate from University of California at Berkeley and an MBA from Santa Clara University. Julie also holds a California real estate license.
Julie Escudero
Julie is a Property Manager for TMC’s commercial property management operations. Overseeing third party property managers across our portfolio. Additionally, she has primary responsibility for the property management, operations, and maintenance activities in McLellan’s Northern California commercial real estate assets. Julie also handles much of TMC’s commercial tenant and vendor communications. Julie’s efficiency and professionalism greatly contribute to TMC’s strong tenant, vendor and broker relationships.
Jim Baleix
Jim has over 35 years of experience in accounting, tax and investor reporting. Jim has served in management roles at several top financial firms including, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and Andersen Tax LLC. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science degree from U.C. Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and Master of Science degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University. Jim is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (inactive) in California.
Tracey Ferguson
Tracey has over 25 years of real estate accounting experience in both commercial and multi-family product types at the corporate and property levels. Tracey’s experience includes senior accounting positions with Maximus Real Estate Partners and Harsch Investment Properties. Tracey graduated from San Francisco State University with a B.S. in Business Administration.
Nick Quach
Nick has over twenty years of accounting experience in various industries including retail/logistics & construction. He has held positions with notable companies including Pet Food Express and BRE Properties (now Essex Property Trust). Nick performs much of TMC’s property-level accounting functions for the company portfolio. Nick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from San Francisco State University.
Scott Teaford
Scott manages the operations of TMC’s S.F. Bay Area multi-family portfolio. Scott’s superb skill in managing and leasing residential property has been achieved over 39 years of dedicated service to The McLellan Company.
Jennifer Sevillia
Jennifer is a multi-family leasing and management expert with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Jennifer honed her skills with leading companies including Sequoia Equities, Keller Williams and De Anza Properties. Jennifer is respected for her outstanding customer service and excellent leasing performance.
Anè Tapaatoutai
Anè is a San Francisco Bay Area native whose career included many years in the hospitality industry. Anè pivoted to residential real estate with Sares Regis Group before bringing her extensive customer service background to TMC. Anè employs a personal approach to leasing and management as she supports TMC’s residential team. Anè attended George Washington University in Washington DC.
Kelly Chin
Kelly honed her excellent customer service, interpersonal skills and attention to detail as a UPS store manager. Building upon this, Kelly transitioned into investment real estate and property management at Calnest Financial and Realty, where she applied these skills to create a seamless experience for both property owners and tenants. Kelly is a licensed California Notary and attended San Francisco State University.