Steve Gozini founded B.H. Management, Inc. dba BH Properties in 1994. From its modest beginning of a few properties, Steve has built a diverse portfolio of approximately 100 properties in 19 states. He has over 30 years of extensive experience in acquisitions, dispositions, note purchases and investments.

His strength lies in his ability to close deals in record time and in transforming underperforming assets into high yielding returns. He is well-known for his expertise in evaluating potential acquisitions and in structuring deals that would ensure profitability. Steve oversees and directs the strategic growth of BH Properties, identifying emerging markets and business opportunities that keep the company ahead of industry trends.

Prior to founding BH Properties, Steve was an accomplished international businessman with a background in Asian and Latin American commerce, imports and exports. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Steve is also recognized for his philanthropy and in his involvement in the community and on boards.

James "Jim" Brooks has over 30 years of wide-ranging principal-based C-suite level operating leadership experience and hands-on experience in real estate management -- including finance, asset management, leasing, acquisition, disposition, development, and repositioning across all product types.

As President at BH Properties, Jim ensures a more efficient platform for its lenders, tenants and employees while contributing to the company’s real estate initiatives and future strategies.

Prior to joining BH, Jim began his career in the 1980’s working for Koll Development Company in Los Angeles before joining the Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund in the early 1990’s where he was responsible for the re-structuring and liquidation of a $1.4B portfolio of distressed assets including performing and non-performing mortgage loans and sourcing additional capital investment opportunities as either direct investments or in joint venture. Jim also held senior positions at numerous leading investment, family office and real estate companies, including Tishman Speyer Properties and Topa Property Group along with establishing Fifth Street Real Estate Company in partnership with Angelo Gordon & Co. focused on value-add investments. In aggregate, he has managed over $1.9B in acquisitions, development and financings.

Jim earned his B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles and a Master’s degree in Real Estate Development from Columbia University. He is a California licensed real estate broker.

Andrew "Andy" Van Tuyle has been active in the acquisition, disposition, finance, brokerage and management of commercial real estate for over 20 years.

As the Senior Managing Director of Investments for BH Properties, Andy oversees the Value Add and Bankruptcy divisions of the company, and is responsible for identifying potential acquisitions, stalking horse bids, debtor in possession financing, and other related opportunities. He has handled the closing of over $3 billion in transactions in over 20 states and has expertise in all major asset classes of real estate.

Prior to joining BH Properties, Andy worked in private equity, finance, brokerage and syndication with various groups in Los Angeles. He was named one of the Real Estate Southern California’s “Top 40 under 40” real estate professionals and was chosen by Commercial Property News as a “Star to Watch” in the commercial real estate community.

Andy earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from the University of San Diego. He is associated with multiple business associations and local schools, such as Loyola High School, Flintridge Sacred Heart and St. Bede the Venerable.

With 18 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Brian serves as BH Properties Executive Managing Director of Commercial Operations.

He oversees the company’s commercial portfolio spanning 19 states and two regional offices in Phoenix, Arizona, and Dallas, Texas and is actively involved in asset management, property management, leasing, budgeting, dispositions, and construction.  The combination of his analytical skills and real estate knowledge provide a unique perspective when maximizing returns.

Prior to joining BH Properties, Brian held the position of Managing Director – Asset Management at Jamison Properties. Over his career, he has completed over $1.2 billion of closed acquisitions and $500 million in dispositions. In addition, he has negotiated and executed over 10 million square feet in real estate lease transactions.

Brian graduated from New York University with a B.A. in Economics.

As Senior Managing Director of Finance, John is responsible for maintaining and managing the company’s lending relationships, existing loans and new debt placement. In addition, John is active in the firm’s acquisition and origination of long-term ground lease investments, note acquisitions (performing and non-performing) along with overseeing the firm’s marketable securities portfolio.

John has more than 17 years of experience in commercial real estate finance and investments and has completed the capitalization and sale of a broad range of property types, including retail, office, mixed-use, multi-housing, medical office, self-storage, student housing, data centers including fee simple, leased fee, leasehold and note sales. Capitalizations include structuring senior floating and fixed-rate debt, mezzanine debt, preferred equity and joint venture equity.

Prior to joining BH Properties, he gained experience at HFF, was a Broker Associate at a Los Angeles-based firm, an Investment Executive at Wedbush Morgan Securities, and a Specialist and former member of the Pacific Stock Exchange. John has been instrumental in the disposition and financing of more than $7 billion in transactions during his career.

John holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and CFA charter holder, a California licensed Broker and holds NASD Series 7 and 63 licenses.

As Senior Managing Director of Leasing, Bill is responsible for overseeing large block leasing and the growth of the Company’s government leasing investment practice across multiple states through his experience with county, state and Federal uses.

Bill Hardy brings over 20 years of experience in leasing and management of all commercial product types in multiple markets across the country.

Prior to joining BH Properties, Bill served as Regional Director of Sperry Van Ness, overseeing the firm’s operations and growth in the Inland Empire and San Gabriel Valley regions of Southern California.  Earlier in his career, Bill served as Portfolio Leasing Manager for Arden Realty and as an agent for Grubb & Ellis.

Bill earned his undergraduate degree at the University of California, San Diego and earned his Juris Doctorate at Southwestern University School of Law.  He is a licensed attorney and real estate broker in the state of California.

Luz Marquez has over 20 years of financial, accounting and audit experience. She has spent over 12 years with BH Properties in various roles, most recently as Senior Managing Director, Accounting and Administration. She is responsible for a team of 14 accounting professionals.

Prior to re-joining BH Properties, she was with discount retailer Target Corporation as a Senior Financial Analyst and as Administrative and Financial Internal Audit Manager with Tesoro Corporation which has since been acquired by Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

Luz graduated magna cum laude with a BSBA major in Accounting degree from the University of the East in the Philippines. She earned her MBA from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and a Certified Investments and Derivatives Auditor (CIDA).

With more than 48 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Ron Platisha has spent the last 13 years with BH Properties where he has held the positions of Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and is currently Senior Managing Director of Multi-Family Operations while participating in strategic initiatives.

Prior to joining BH Properties, he gained experience in several key positions with CB Richard Ellis, where he served as Executive Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer of the Americas and Principal Accounting Officer. He has also held positions in the internal audit department of H.F. Ahmanson & Co. and was a Senior Auditor for KPMG International.

Ron graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a B.S. degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting.