Business Details
41 Years
experience
Global Real Estate Investment & Property Management
Founded in 1985, Holualoa Companies has established itself as a leader in real estate investment and property management across the United States and Europe. With a 35-year track record of success, our skilled management team delivers consistent results through strategic acquisitions, repositioning of underperforming assets, and active portfolio management. We specialize in office, retail, industrial, multifamily, hotel, and mixed-use properties, having acquired over $3.9 billion and 26 million square feet of assets globally. Our disciplined approach combines entrepreneurial agility with institutional expertise to maximize investor returns. Headquartered in Tucson, we maintain offices in Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Paris to better serve our international portfolio.Our asset management strategy focuses on tenant satisfaction, operational efficiency, and value enhancement through meticulous attention to detail. We balance risk and return by targeting core assets in prime locations while capitalizing on redevelopment opportunities with strong potential. Our team of seasoned professionals brings decades of experience in real estate transactions, investor relations, and property operations. We maintain active community involvement through leadership roles in organizations like the Urban Land Institute and local charitable initiatives. This combination of global reach, local market knowledge, and operational excellence has earned us recognition through industry awards and long-term investor trust.
Services
Real Estate Investment
Property Management
Asset Acquisition
Development Projects
Portfolio Management
Tenant Relations
Market Analysis
Investor Relations
Global Real Estate
Commercial Property Management
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have a 35-year track record of successful real estate investments across market cycles
- Our team includes licensed CPAs and MBAs with expertise in financial analysis and asset management
- We maintain offices in four strategic locations for better market coverage and responsiveness
- Our portfolio includes over 100 properties acquired since 1993
- We combine institutional expertise with entrepreneurial decision-making agility
Services
Real Estate Investment
We strategically acquire commercial real estate assets including office, retail, industrial, and multifamily properties. Our investment approach focuses on value creation through repositioning underperforming assets and capitalizing on redevelopment opportunities. With over $3.9 billion in assets acquired, we maintain a disciplined focus on risk-adjusted returns across market cycles.
Property Management
Our comprehensive property management services cover portfolio oversight, tenant relations, and operational optimization. We implement proactive strategies to enhance property value through improved occupancy rates, tenant retention, and operational efficiencies. Our team manages over 6.5 million square feet of commercial real estate across diverse property types.
Development Projects
We specialize in developing multifamily communities and mixed-use properties that meet evolving market demands. Current projects include attainable housing solutions and luxury condominiums across Arizona and California. Our development expertise spans site selection, entitlements, construction management, and lease-up strategies for successful project delivery.
Portfolio Management
We provide strategic oversight of diversified real estate portfolios spanning the United States, Europe, and Mexico. Our approach combines active asset management with periodic portfolio rebalancing to optimize returns. With expertise in both core assets and opportunistic investments, we maintain a balanced approach to risk and reward across market conditions.
Investor Relations
We maintain transparent communication with investors through regular performance reporting and market analysis. Our investor relations team facilitates access to institutional capital while maintaining relationships with high net worth individuals. We focus on delivering consistent returns through disciplined capital allocation and strategic property dispositions.
People
I. Michael Kasser
Founder and Chairman
Founder of Holualoa Companies with a chemical engineering doctorate from Grenoble and Harvard MBA. 35-year real estate investment track record. Fluent in five languages and active in arts and education philanthropy.
Richard B. Kauffman
Principal and CEO
40-year corporate leadership veteran with CFO experience at major retailers. CPA and Penn State accounting graduate. Oversees strategic direction and financial operations for the firm's $3.9B+ portfolio.
Aroon Chinai
Chief Investment Officer
Responsible for investment decisions and financing strategies. MIT-trained real estate developer with Ford Motor Company background. Has overseen acquisition of 100+ properties during 30-year tenure.
Lani Baker
Chief Financial Officer
Licensed CPA with 15+ years in commercial real estate finance. University of Arizona graduate managing investor relations and treasury operations. Active in local community leadership and charitable organizations.
Stan Shafer
Senior Advisor
22-year capital markets broker with $1.5B in sales experience. Former real estate attorney and NAIOP-AZ Investment Broker of the Year. Provides strategic guidance on portfolio management and acquisitions.
Questions
What geographic markets does Holualoa Companies operate in?
We actively invest in properties across the United States, Europe, and Mexico with regional offices in Arizona, California, and France.
What property types does Holualoa specialize in?
We focus on office, retail, industrial, multifamily, hotel, and mixed-use properties for acquisition and management.
How does Holualoa approach property management?
Our strategy emphasizes tenant satisfaction, operational efficiency, and value enhancement through proactive asset management techniques.
What is Holualoa's investment philosophy?
We balance core assets in prime locations with opportunistic repositioning projects to optimize risk-adjusted returns for investors.
