Wendy Budde, CPM®

Wendy serves as CFI’s Director of Real Estate Management; she leads the property management team to ensure best industry practices are being implemented and clients’ real estate goals are met and exceeded. Wendy joined CFI in 2017 as an Associate Property Manager. She immersed herself in the role and quickly developed her knowledge of commercial … Continued

Stephan Dirkes, CCIM®

Stephan started working with CFI in 2017 adding his experience from senior management roles with real estate operating companies with diversified portfolios of retail, industrial, office, and multifamily properties. Stephan has over 25 years’ experience in commercial real estate developing property-level strategies, qualifying & quantifying real estate investments, capital structuring, asset & property management, finance & … Continued

Susan Keenan

Susan joined the CFI team in 2011 and has more than 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry.  Currently, Susan provides property management services for a mixed portfolio of retail and office properties throughout San Diego.  She handles the day-to-day management of properties, including physical operations, tenant relations, construction coordination, and vendor … Continued

Dennis Notaro, CPM®

Dennis Notaro is a Senior Property Manager at CFI, responsible for the management of commercial, industrial and residential properties, including office buildings, retail centers, and auto mall properties, throughout San Diego County. Dennis provides the day-to-day management of properties, including physical operations, tenant relations, construction coordination, and vendor contract administration. Prior to CFI, Dennis spent … Continued

Shelley Goodson

Shelley is a Senior Property Manager at CFI. She joined the company in 2017, bringing with her 15 years of facilities management and corporate administration experience. In 2018, she received the Property Manager of the Year Award. Shelley oversees a mixed portfolio of retail and office properties throughout San Diego, working closely with owners, tenants, and … Continued

Quentin Lea

Quentin is a veteran property manager with over 18 years of experience managing office, retail, industrial, medical and residential properties. He has an established history of success enhancing property values by being a day-to-day property management specialist and having a keen ability to target available capital for best property investment and maximum return. He is … Continued

Brenda Farrell

Brenda joined CFI with over 25 years of experience in all aspects of commercial property management, including extensive experience managing Class “A” downtown high-rise and suburban office properties, mixed-use developments, retail, medical and industrial projects. Brenda provides leadership to the property management team and oversees all facets of property operations and administration including: developing comprehensive … Continued

Giovanna Garcia, CCIM, CPM®, ACoM

Giovanna joined CFI in 2018 and manages a mixed portfolio consisting of retail centers, office buildings, and industrial facilities. She handles the day-to-day management of the properties, including building operations, contract negotiation, tenant management, capital project management, risk management, and financial analysis. Armed with her unique ability to think like an owner, she works closely … Continued

Michelle Burns

Michelle joined CFI in the Fall of 2012 as an Executive Assistant. She has since been promoted to assist the property management team, as well as manage the Net Leased Management ™ portfolio. Prior to CFI she was a Community Manager for nearly seven years, during which time she obtained and kept current her certification … Continued

Margo Dixon

Margo comes to CFI with experience in commercial property management since 2013. She got her start in Mission Valley, assisting with retail, office and industrial space. Prior to joining CFI, Margo worked at Seaport Village in downtown San Diego. Margo is currently studying for her real estate license and recently join IREM. Margo’s father is … Continued