Anthony Villasenor

Senior Vice President

Anthony (Tony) Villasenor is a 37-year real estate veteran specializing in landlord and tenant representation as well as shopping center development. Mr. Villasenor has completed over $1 billion in sales and lease transactions throughout his career. Mr. Villasenor began his career at Merrill Lynch Commercial Real Estate, where he specialized in portfolio sales, financial analysis and due diligence. In 1986, he was founder and shareholder of Business Real Estate Brokerage Company, which affiliated with Grubb & Ellis in 2004. As a landlord representative, Mr. Villasenor represented and managed the largest land holder in Pacific Beach, with over 30 properties and multiple chain tenants. Mr. Villasenor also leased and sold multiple neighborhood and community centers throughout San Diego County. As a tenant representative, Mr. Villasenor has represented and rolled out many national and local concepts throughout San Diego County.

Education
• Bachelor of Science, Real Estate Finance – 1982
• San Diego State University – San Deigo, CA

Professional Affiliations
• Commercial Real Estate Association of San Diego (CRA-San Diego), Past Member of Board of Directors
• International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Member for 37 years
• Richstone Home for Abused Children, Active
• San Dieguito Boys and Girls Club, Board Member for more than 20 years
• YMCA, Active
• Rotary Club of Del Mar, Board of Director

Professional Development
• ACRE Panel Leader – “Mixed-Use Centers/Lifestyle Centers”