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EXPERIENCE
One of the four principal founders and owners of Leider Hayes Commercial, Francois relies on significant experience and expertise in both sales and leasing of large-scale office and R&D properties. Francois is extremely well versed in the representation of both tenants and landlords and brings a unique corporate focus to the Leider Hayes team. In fact, he currently represents several of Santa Barbara's publicly-traded firms and was involved in the 2nd largest office sale and the largest office lease ever recorded on the South Coast. In total, Francois has represented clients in nearly 475 commercial transactions, totaling nearly five million square feet, and valued at more than $550 million.
Francois has been a significant player in the Santa Barbara commercial real estate community since 1991, most recently with Blair Hayes Commercial, where he started in 1997. He quickly became a partner at Blair Hayes and played a significant role in driving the growth of the firm up to the merger in 2004. DeJohn brings a unique ability to effectively communicate to both corporate and local clients using sophisticated financial analysis and proprietary market research.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
2004 - Present: Leider Hayes Commercial, Partner, Founder
1997 - 2004: Blair Hayes Commercial, Partner
1991 - 1997: Pacifica Commercial Realty, Broker
CLIENTS & CASE STUDIES
Francois has been instrumental in developing relationships with some of the firm's largest clients. He has also been an integral part of some of the largest transactions ever to occur on the South Coast. The following are some of the Francois' notable deals:
Citrix Systems: sublease of 51,000 sf of Class A office in Goleta
Unitrin: Sale of 11,818 sf office/R&D building to local accounting firm
AT&T Government Solutions: sublease of 30,000 sf of class A office in Goleta.
General Growth Properties: sale of 32,000 sf, two-acre corporate office building.
Santa Barbara Corporate Center: 232,000 sf office development, sale, and lease.
Venoco Inc: lease of 51,000 sf corporate office as well as multiple other office spaces in the region.
Somera Communications, Inc.: lease of 100,000 sf distribution center in Oxnard.
Somera Capital - Santa Barbara: 60,000 sf office development and lease deal.
Santa Barbara Bank & Trust: lease of 103,000 sf corporate office building.
Rockwood Capital: lease of 105,000 sf R&D / manufacturing property.
Unisys Corporation: sublease of 80,000 sf of corporate offices.
Big Dog Sportswear: lease renewal for 20,000 sf corporate office.
Ericsson, Inc: sublease of three office buildings totaling 170,000 sf.
The Towbes Group: lease of 225,000 sf six building office development.
Orix Real Estate Equities: sale and lease of 230,000 sf office and industrial campus.
EDUCATION
Francois' educational background is also firmly entrenched in the Santa Barbara community. He graduated summa cum laude in Business Economics from University of California at Santa Barbara, where he played intercollegiate soccer.
AFFILIATIONS
Received award as one of the "40 under 40" leading business persons by the Pacific Coast Business Times in 2002
UCSB Economic Forecast: Member and Contributing Author
California Economic Forecast: Contributing Author & Speaker
California Department of Real Estate: Licensed Broker
USCB Sigma Chi Housing Corporation, Treasurer
Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria Chambers of Commerce
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