Business Details
41 Years
experience
Expert Property Management Solutions
Founded in 1985, we have built a 35-year track record of success in real estate investment and management. Our team of experienced professionals strategically acquires, repositions, and manages office, retail, industrial, multifamily, hotel, and mixed-use properties across the United States and Europe. With offices in Tucson, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Kailua-Kona, and Paris, we leverage our entrepreneurial spirit and disciplined approach to deliver superior results for investors. Our focus on tenant satisfaction, attention to detail, and intensive asset management has consistently maximized returns through diverse market conditions.We balance risk and reward by targeting underperforming assets for stabilization, core assets in prime locations, and development opportunities with compelling theses. Our culture of patience, discipline, and strategic planning ensures long-term growth while maintaining trust with investors, tenants, and communities. We pride ourselves on being large enough to allocate resources effectively yet agile enough to respond quickly to market opportunities.
Services
Office Properties
Retail Properties
Industrial Properties
Multifamily Properties
Hotel Properties
Mixed-Use Properties
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 35 years of experience in global real estate investment and management.
- Our team strategically acquires underperforming assets for stabilization and value enhancement.
- We maintain a disciplined focus on tenant satisfaction to maximize occupancy and returns.
- Our size enables resource allocation while preserving entrepreneurial agility.
- We operate transparently, earning trust from investors, tenants, and communities.
Services
Office Properties
We acquire and manage office properties in prime locations, focusing on modernizing infrastructure and optimizing tenant retention through proactive management strategies that enhance long-term value.
Multifamily Properties
Our multifamily investments include attainable housing and luxury developments, with a focus on community-building amenities and operational efficiencies that maximize occupancy and resident satisfaction.
Industrial Properties
We target industrial assets for strategic upgrades, leveraging growing demand for logistics and distribution centers through location optimization and infrastructure improvements.
Hotel Properties
Our hotel portfolio emphasizes operational excellence and market positioning, with value-add strategies that enhance guest experiences and improve revenue performance.
Mixed-Use Properties
We develop and manage mixed-use properties that combine residential, retail, and commercial spaces, creating vibrant communities that adapt to evolving market demands.
People
I. Michael Kasser
Founder and Chairman
Founder of Holualoa Companies with a 35-year real estate investment track record. Holds advanced degrees from MIT, Harvard, and the University of Grenoble. Active in community leadership.
Richard B. Kauffman
Principal and CEO
Over 40 years of corporate leadership experience. Former CFO roles in retail and automotive industries. CPA with expertise in finance and operations.
Aroon Chinai
Chief Investment Officer
Manages investment decisions and hotel operations. 30+ years of real estate experience, including institutional capital relationships and property acquisitions.
Lani Baker
Chief Financial Officer
15+ years in commercial real estate finance. Licensed CPA with expertise in acquisitions, financing, and investor relations. Active in Arizona community organizations.
Steve Lindley
Chief Operations Officer
30+ years in capital markets and real estate operations. Former Wall Street professional with expertise in portfolio management and development strategies.
Questions
What types of properties does Holualoa Companies invest in?
We specialize in office, retail, industrial, multifamily, hotel, and mixed-use properties across the U.S. and Europe.
How does Holualoa enhance property value?
Through intensive asset management, tenant satisfaction initiatives, and strategic repositioning of underperforming assets.
In which markets does Holualoa operate?
We actively invest in major U.S. markets and select European locations from our offices in Tucson, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Kailua-Kona, and Paris.
What is Holualoa's investment strategy?
We balance risk and return by targeting underperforming assets for stabilization, core assets in prime locations, and development opportunities with strong potential.
How long has Holualoa been in business?
We have a 35-year track record of success since our founding in 1985.
