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Our Passion for Success
The Pacific Capital team is a diverse group of highly motivated real estate professionals with decades of experience and that has built a solid reputation for integrity and a commitment to follow-through.
Our underwriting, acquisition and sales experts have extensive experience in both the buying and selling aspects of real estate transactions, know the competitive landscape and understand what characteristics define a good opportunity. The team responsible for the management of our investments has a demonstrated ability to streamline and optimize operations, while improving conditions to enhance tenant satisfaction, maintain occupancy levels, and ensure profitability.
In addition, our team also consists of property management specialists with extensive experience in bringing an investment to its highest level of performance, building maintenance specialists who keep operations running smoothly, sales and leasing professionals who can secure the highest return on each transaction, and a whole host of support professionals dedicated to making sure that each investment reaches and maintains its full potential.
 
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Jim Williams, Chief Investment Officer
Mr. Williams has over thirty years of financial experience in the real estate industry. Prior to joining Pacific Capital, he headed the financial organization of ACF Properties out of Southern California.
Mr. Williams has a proven track record of success not only in financial management but also in strategic planning and business development. His experience and ability made him an immediate asset to our organization.
Mr. Williams holds a Bachelor's of Science Degree from University of the Pacific, graduating summa cum laude.
Mr. Williams joined Pacific Capital in 1996 to assist in the expansion of Pacific Capital Management and economical and geographical diversification of the portfolio. He is responsible for executive management and oversight of all Pacific Capital's financial operations and reports directly to Mr. Hollingshead and Mr. Cologna.
Steve Ruthenbeck, Vice President of Sales and Acquisitions
Prior to joining Pacific Capital Investments, Mr. Ruthenbeck participated in the sales of over 1.4 billion dollars of retail, office and industrial properties while working for CB Richard Ellis as an investment specialist.
Mr. Ruthenbeck holds a bachelor's degree in International Trade from the University of California at Berkeley.
Mr. Ruthenbeck joined Pacific Capital Investments in 2000 as the Vice President of Acquisitions and Sales, locating investment properties for purchase by Pacific Capital Investments and its clients. Mr. Ruthenbeck will direct disposition of the company's investment properties.
Over the last four years, Mr. Ruthenbeck has spearheaded Pacific Capital Investments purchase of shopping centers and apartment complexes totaling over $200 million in purchase price in four states.
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