Torrance, CA – March 19, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Lee & Associates, one of the nation’s leading commercial real estate providers, has hired Kathryn Tong as an senior associate to the Ontario office. With more than eight years experience in industrial, land and multi-family real estate, the Hong Kong native has added an extensive knowledge of the Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire markets to her international resume.
“Tong brings an international business perspective to the Ontario office,” says Don Kazanijan. “Her impressive success in the local market, along with her global background will make her an excellent asset to our team.”
Before joining Lee, Tong was with Sperry Van Ness, NAI Capital and Colliers International, where she represented tenants and buyers in industrial, land and investment properties acquisition and disposition. Prior to moving to the U.S. in 2001, Tong worked for several American companies in Hong Kong and gained a variety of expertise in a vast array of industries including apparels, healthcare, telecommunications and logistics operations.
“My experience strategically improving the bottom lines of many American companies overseas allows me to thoroughly understand the challenges facing different businesses and provide unique real estate solutions to their specific needs,” said Tong. “I am looking forward to working with the professionals at Lee & Associates.”
A graduate of University of Lincoln in the United Kingdom with a Master of Business Administration Degree, Tong is a Certified International Property Specialist and a member of AIR Commercial Real Estate Association, as well as a CCIM candidate. She is also fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese and has traveled to more than 20 countries in the past 22 years.
About Lee & Associates:
Celebrating more than 33 years of leadership excellence in commercial real estate, Lee & Associates is the largest broker-owned firm in the nation, with 46 locations across the nation including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin. With a roster of nearly 700 expert brokers, Lee & Associates provides a wide range of specialized commercial real estate services. Additional information is available at www.lee-associates.com.
