Where Westcore is Looking to Grow

SAN DIEGO—Westcore Properties is looking to enter new markets as well as to be more active in its own backyard, president and CEO Don Ankeny tells GlobeSt.com exclusively. As GlobeSt.com reported last week, the firm has expanded its professional team by adding Matthew Bateman as COO, Slade James as technology manager and Adriana Haefner as human resources manager, in addition to promoting Michael Helms to VP of finance. We spoke with Ankeny about the changes and where the company is headed.

GlobeSt.com: Now that Matthew Bateman has been promoted to COO, what does this mean for the direction of the company?

Ankeny: There is no change to the direction of the company. Matthew's promotion is a recognition of hard work and excellent performance.

GlobeSt.com: What changes can we expect to see for your firm in the coming years?

Ankeny: We will continue to be active in value-add industrial and office, with a focus on Denver and west. You will see us enter new markets, such as the Pacific Northwest, and significantly increase assets under management.

GlobeSt.com: What stands out for you the most with regard to the San Diego office and industrial sectors?

Ankeny: San Diego is an attractive market, and we look to be more active in our backyard.

GlobeSt.com: What else should our readers know about your firm?

Ankeny: Westcore is a vertically integrated evergreen company that combines institutional scale with entrepreneurial execution.