About Us

Executive Profiles

BirtcherAnderson Realty, LLC is a commercial real estate investment entity founded in March 2004 by industry veterans Arthur Birtcher and Robert Anderson within the Birtcher Real Estate Family of Companies, continuing the tradition of success through integrity that has spanned more than 65 years.

Birtcher Anderson Realty was formed in response to a real estate market influenced by substantial amounts of private and institutional real estate capital requiring the expertise and strength of long-standing organizations with financially committed and time-tested principals. Birtcher and Anderson have employed their strong relationships both within the real estate brokerage community, and with other property owners to identify acquisition targets which can be capitalized with creative structures which allow investors to meet their investment objectives.

For five years prior to forming Birtcher Anderson Realty, Anderson and Birtcher had been conducting their real estate investment activities through their service company Birtcher Anderson Properties, Inc., another affiliate of the Birtcher Real Estate Family of Companies. During that time, Birtcher Anderson Properties' acquisition programs greatly accelerated, producing more than $600 million in property transactions. As a result of this success, Birtcher Anderson Realty was created as a new investment platform to unbundle the investment activity from the service-focusing activity of Birtcher Anderson Properties. The formation of Birtcher Anderson Realty has enabled Birtcher Anderson Properties, to continue to focus on property management, asset management and leasing services, for third-party owner, as well as, for the properties operated by Birtcher Anderson Realty.

Birtcher Anderson Realty seeks the acquisition of office, industrial, retail and multi-family properties, within the California; Phoenix, Arizona; and Las Vegas, Nevada markets, as these markets enjoy strong population and job market growth. For more specific information, see Acquisition Criteria.

About Birtcher's Roots
Since its inception in 1939, as a family enterprise specializing in real estate, development, acquisitions, asset advisory and property management, it expanded throughout the United State, South East Asia, China, and now is a prominent national firm, concentrating its efforts in the Western United States.

Headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, California, the Birtcher Family of Companies has constructed, developed and managed in excess of $4 billion of real estate through public and private vehicles and on an advisory basis as well.

Executive Profiles

Arthur B. Birtcher (Art Birtcher)
Chairman

As Chairman of Birtcher Anderson Realty, LLC, Arthur B. Birtcher chairs the Investment Committee and oversees day-to-day asset management function. The San Juan Capistrano, California based company was formed in March 2004 by Arthur Birtcher and Bob Anderson, and focuses solely on commercial/industrial real estate investment and asset/property management programs.

Since joining the family-run business in 1961, Birtcher has headed a variety of positions in acquisitions, finance and operations, and is credited with having overseen Birtcher's international offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and Beijing.

During Birtcher's tenure, the Birtcher Family of Companies has purchased and developed over 4 billion dollars of real estate and constructed over sixty million square feet of research and development, industrial flex and suburban office space. The company has also managed portfolios up to twenty million square feet of commercial real estate and developed offices in twenty-two states.

Birtcher is known for his real estate expertise as well as his humanitarianism, having earned such awards as, the B'nai Brith Anti-Defamation League Real Estate Man of the Year and the NAIOP U.S. Developer of the Year Award. Past member and Director of the Board of Directors for the American Business Conference, an association composed of one hundred CEO's of the nation's fastest growing "mid cap" and small companies, advising Congress and the Executive Branch as to the current needs of the U.S. economy. He has served on numerous other boards of directors including the University of San Diego, Mount St. Mary's College, Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission Regional Hospital Foundation, Stewards of St. Peter Papal Foundation, the State Farm Real Estate Company, the Diocese of Orange Construction and Land Advisory Boards, Orange County's American Red Cross and United Way, Capistrano Valley's Boys and Girls Club, the Caritas Corporation (501 C3 low-income housing company), Chairman and Board member of CalOptima (HMO for 230,000 medical recipients) and co-founder of Orange County Community Clinic Camino Health Center (providing health care for the medical indigent, 90,000 patient visits per year). He is the co-founder of the Student Presidential Forum, (a program for 10,000 high school students dealing with their home, school, and personal behavioral needs) and is also a member of the Knights of Malta and Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, and Founder of the Rely on Christ (R.O.C.) Conference for Youth. In 2001, Birtcher was the recipient of the Huntington Disease Society of America's Distinguished Leadership Award. In March of 2005, he received the Bishop Tod D. Brown Award for Exemplary Business Integrity. In November of 2005, Birtcher was named as one of the 100 people who has shaped Orange County, and in 2006, was elected an Honorary Don of the Felix Granda Foundation, Madrid, Spain. In 2009 he received the National William Sadlier Catholic Identity Award and the NCEA, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award.

As of January, 2007 Mr. Birtcher was again appointed by the Orange County Supervisors to a four year term on the Cal Optima Board of Directors. He was also honored by the Boy Scouts of America as a 2007 Man of Character. He established and became a founder of the Santa Ana Business Bank and was elected to the Board of Directors for the Orange Catholic Foundation.

Robert Anderson

Co-Chairman
Chief Executive Officer

Robert Anderson is responsible for investment strategy, investor relations and oversight of all acquisition and disposition operations of Birtcher Anderson Realty, LLC ("BAR"). BAR was created to unbundle the investment activity from its property management, asset management and leasing services affiliate, Birtcher Anderson Properties, Inc., which began a direct investment program in 1999. Since that time BAR has acquired over $500 million of commercial property in Southern California and Arizona.

Prior to this direct investment activity, Anderson directed the company's investment advisory business which acquired over $300 million of commercial property throughout the U.S. on behalf of domestic and off-shore private investors.

Anderson joined the Birtcher organization in 1988, eventually succeeding to the position of Co-Chairman of the Birtcher Real Estate Group. Since 1992, he has served as President of Birtcher Anderson Properties, Inc., managing the growth of the company's management portfolio to as much as 20 million square feet of space.

Anderson earned a Bachelor of Arts in both Economics and Accounting from Augustana College and has a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. Anderson is a member of the Urban Land Institute, National Association of Industrial and Office Parks, (NAIOP), and former director of the Building Owners and Managers Association ("BOMA") Advisory Board. He is an active supporter of the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Capistrano Valley Boys and Girls Club, and the Urban School Assistance Project, and he is a member of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange School Advisory Board and the Education Committee at Santa Margarita Catholic High School.

Ted Rabban
Partner and Designated Broker, Birtcher Arizona, LLC

Ted Rabban is the local partner and Designated Broker of Bircher Arizona, LLC based in Phoenix, Arizona.

In the Phoenix Metro area, Birtcher Arizona currently operates and manages over 1 million square feet of commercial office and industrial properties for a variety of institutional and private investors, including Wachovia, CUNA Mutual Insurance, Pacific Coast Capital Partners, Thackeray Partners, and RCH Capital.

From 1986 through 2007, Rabban was responsible for the development and operations of Fountainhead Corporate Park located in Tempe. He developed, leased, and managed 500,000 square feet of office product at this unique 90-acre mixed use park, owned by AmberJack, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Insurance. Rabban was also the development manager for the $65M 385,000 square foot State Farm Insurance SunLand Regional Office, including initial development entitlements, which opened in 2000.

Ted attended Arizona State University, has been married over 27 years, has two children, and one grandchild. He was a member of the City of Tempe Planning Commission from 1993 through 1999 of which 3 years included his tenure as Chairman. Ted actively volunteers at St. Daniel the Prophet Catholic Parish located in Scottsdale and chaired the school board from 2004 through 2008. He currently serves as Chairman of the Finance Committee.

Becky J. Rodarte
Chief Operating Officer

Becky J. Rodarte oversees accounting, risk management, human resources, and miscellaneous administrative activities of Birtcher Anderson. Rodarte has over 25 years of real estate experience inclusive of commercial and multi-family residential property management and development; country club / golf course and hotel management activities.

Rodarte joined Birtcher Anderson in 1996 as Vice President of Human Resources. She previously worked for them from 1987 to 1989 as Assistant Controller. Prior to joining Birtcher Anderson, Rodarte worked for 7 years at Chevron Land & Development Company as Finance Manager and was the Human Resource Manager for non-Chevron employees of which the average headcount exceeded 500. Rodarte was Chevron's manager in the construction (shell and tenant improvement) of Ligand Pharmaceuticals' Building One located in La Jolla, CA consisting of 52,800 square feet, which serves as both laboratory space as well as their headquarters. In addition to real estate, she has an accounting background in oil & gas, vineyard & winery production.

Rodarte earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources / Management from the University of Houston and completed graduate studies at the University of Houston and Pepperdine University. She is LEED AP Certified. For the 2009 / 2010 year, Rodarte serves as the President Elect and Treasurer of the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, member of Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), Professionals In Human Resources Association (PIHRA), and National Charity League, Inc.-Monarch Beach Chapter . She lives in Laguna Niguel, has been married for 20 years, has one daughter, and serves as a volunteer at St. Anne School.

Phillip R. Matchett
Senior Vice President - Investments Group

Phillip Matchett oversees the company's Investments Group, which encompasses Transactions (both purchases and sales), Asset Management, and the Leasing functions of the company. His role is to assure continuity and execution of the asset's life cycle from acquisition to disposition. His primary focus is on sourcing and evaluating potential new investment opportunities. His oversight of the Asset Management group ensures the business plans developed during acquisition are executed effectively and the value of each asset reaches its fullest potential. His diverse role requires him to interface with the real estate brokerage community, equity sources, lending institutions and all ownerships and investors. Phil has 20 years of commercial real estate experience focused primarily on in the office and industrial sectors.

Prior to joining Birtcher Anderson Realty, LLC, Phil spent almost 10 years as Vice President of Operations for CarrAmerrica Realty Corporation overseeing the Southern California region. Phil was also associated with such notable real estate companies as LBA Realty and Tooley & Company. He is a graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles with a BA in Economics. Phil has been married for 20 years, has 3 children, and lives in Laguna Niguel, California.

James Petrilli
Vice President

James Petrilli is Vice President at Birtcher Anderson Realty, LLC where he is responsible for debt financing on all transactions, tax analysis, cash flow and return analysis. Petrilli is a CPA, licensed real estate broker and a graduate of University of Southern California with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He has been in the real estate industry for more than two decades, the majority of this time he has been an integral and loyal member of the Birtcher Family of Companies. Petrilli is a resident of Newport Beach and is an active youth sports coach.

Jeffrey W. Eales, CPM, CCIM

Vice President - Asset Management and Leasing / Due Diligence

Jeff Eales is responsible for underwriting and due diligence in the acquisitions of properties for the company. He also assists with the disposition of assets. He primarily assists with Asset Management and Leasing oversight to a portion of the company's portfolio. Most recently, he assumed oversight of eleven mobile home parks for a client in locations throughout California, totaling nearly 2100 coaches.

Jeff's background includes over 20 years in real estate. He spent several years in accounting and property management before becoming the Director of Regional Property Management for USAA Realty Company for 6 years. He has been with Birtcher Anderson for over 12 years, handling Portfolio Management for 6 years, and Asset Management and Leasing for 3 years, prior to transitioning to the Transactions Department.

Jeff is a graduate of Trinity College with a BA in Business Administration, and holds the Certified Property Manager (CPM) and Certified Commercial Investment Manager (CCIM) designations, and is a California licensed Real Estate Broker. He has been married over 23 years, has 2 children, and lives in Mission Viejo, CA. He enjoys volunteering at the Orange County Bird of Prey Center and mountain biking.