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Rocco Cortese, CEO/Co-Founder of Intersection, formulates, guides and maintains the company’s strategic plan, which determines its overall direction and profitability.

Rocco has been an active California real estate broker since 1987. His 35 years of experience in the industry have enabled him to navigate through the ever-changing cycles of commercial real estate and establish strong relationships with private and institutional clients.

Rocco’s commitment to continuous improvement has led him to leadership roles in Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), serving in numerous board positions and culminating in his role as President of the San Diego Chapter in the 2021/2022 fiscal year. Today he continues his service sitting on the global leadership committee for EO.

An avid Bay Area sports fan, he’s waiting patiently for another 49er Super Bowl. He is a self-described learning junkie reading books and listening to numerous podcasts about leadership and business strategies. He spends the rest of the time keeping up with his 3 children and donating time as a mentor to young entrepreneurs and college students.

He graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Business Administration.

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As President/Co-Founder at Intersection, Mark Hoekstra is responsible for executing the long-term plan of the organization by formulating short strategies and overseeing daily business operations. Mark has more than 35 years in commercial real estate and an intimate, working knowledge of all facets of the industry. An effective communicator and leader, he ensures that his clients and team regularly set new standards of excellence within the Intersection CRE portfolio.

Mark shares a commitment to learning and growth as he is actively involved in several commercial real estate associations and philanthropic efforts. He has served as Past President of both the USD Alumni Association and the Escondido Sunrise Rotary Club. He also serves as a member of USD’s Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate – Commercial Real Estate Committee and is a past director of the San Diego County Commercial Association of Realtors and Center City Advisory Committee (CCAC).

Most recently Mark earned his Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurial Leadership from his alma mater, the University of San Diego, where he earned undergraduate degree in Business Administration.

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Karen has led a comprehensive reorganization, strategically enhancing Real Estate Management, Facility Services, Investments, and Commercial Brokerage. With 26 employees and 13 contractors, she’s tasked with preparing the company for growth. Karen focuses on evolving leadership capabilities, enhancing organizational and employee communications, managing goals, and closing gaps in leadership. She strategically rebuilt HR, IT, Operations, and L&D. Additionally, she stabilized the team, eliminated turnover, and created new functional job descriptions. Karen has implemented a sales training program, revamped recruiting processes, and restructured compensation to drive performance and achieve pay equity. Karen brings a strategic, results-driven, and people-first approach to her role at Intersection, making her an invaluable asset to the team.

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Nick is a highly skilled electrician with over fifteen years of commercial experience, making him a valuable asset in the field. Holding a current California Electrical Certification and C10 Contractors License, Nick demonstrates expertise in his trade, ensuring quality and compliance in every project he undertakes. His construction background extends beyond his electrical specialization, encompassing various aspects such as roofing and foundation repairs.

Throughout his career, Nick has held positions as a superintendent and project manager, successfully managing multiple construction projects simultaneously. His responsibilities include estimating project costs, preparing proposals, and assisting with billing procedures. Additionally, he takes the lead in training and recruiting new talent, ensuring a skilled workforce. Furthermore, Nick excels in efficiently scheduling jobs and coordinating crews, optimizing project timelines and resources.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Nick finds enjoyment in outdoor activities, particularly kayaking with his daughter and exploring local wineries in North County with his wife.

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Nadir oversees all construction and development activity including both ground-up and adaptive reuse projects for Intersection. His construction management experience includes over 3 million square feet of new ground-up construction, over half a million square feet of tenant improvements, and full redevelopment of both office and hotel properties, primarily in California. His acquisition due-diligence and entitlement experience spans most property types including industrial, commercial, office, multifamily, and hospitality. Nadir’s development experience includes obtaining entitlements at all levels, up to and including full environmental impact reports and parcel map creation.

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Jay brings more than 45 years of experience to Intersection’s brokerage division, specializing in commercial brokerage tenant representation and investment sales. His extensive market knowledge enables him to identify sound sales and leasing opportunities that are both value-enhancing and strategic investments. Jay is certified with the prestigious SIOR Designation representing the highest level of knowledge and ethics in the industry. Outside of work, he is an active member of the local Rotary Club and enjoys vacationing abroad.

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