Business Details
41 Years
experience
Global Real Estate Investment Experts Since 1985
Founded in 1985, Holualoa Companies is a globally focused real estate investment firm with a 35-year track record of delivering consistent results across market cycles. Our expertise spans office, retail, industrial, multifamily, hotel, and mixed-use properties, with over $3.9 billion in assets acquired across the United States and Europe. We specialize in repositioning underperforming assets and strategically acquiring core properties in prime locations to maximize investor returns. Our disciplined approach combines hands-on asset management, tenant-centric operations, and a balanced risk-return strategy tailored to market conditions. With regional offices in Tucson, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Kailua-Kona, and Paris, we maintain a responsive yet resource-rich operational model.Our team of seasoned professionals leverages deep industry experience and a global network to identify opportunities and execute value-enhancing strategies. We prioritize long-term relationships with investors, tenants, and communities through transparent practices and a commitment to excellence. Our success stems from a culture of precision, adaptability, and market-specific insights that drive sustainable growth. Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, we continue to expand our portfolio while maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit that defines our approach. This combination of scale and agility enables us to deliver superior outcomes for stakeholders across diverse real estate markets.
Services
Real Estate Investment
Property Management
Asset Repositioning
Development Opportunities
Core Asset Acquisition
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 35 years of proven success in real estate investment across market cycles.
- Our team manages assets in 10 active markets spanning the U.S. and Europe.
- We implement a disciplined approach combining asset repositioning and core acquisitions.
- Our size balances entrepreneurial agility with institutional-grade resource allocation.
- We maintain long-term relationships through transparent practices and consistent performance.
Services
Real Estate Investment
We acquire and manage commercial real estate assets across office, retail, industrial, multifamily, hotel, and mixed-use sectors. Our strategy focuses on value creation through active management and strategic repositioning. Investors benefit from diversified exposure to stabilized and development opportunities in key markets.
Asset Repositioning
Our team specializes in revitalizing underperforming properties through targeted improvements and operational enhancements. This approach creates value by modernizing assets and aligning them with current market demands. We focus on maximizing returns through detailed market analysis and execution expertise.
Development Opportunities
We identify and execute development projects with compelling growth potential in strategic locations. Our process combines market research, capital deployment, and operational oversight to transform concepts into profitable assets. This includes both ground-up construction and adaptive reuse initiatives.
Core Asset Acquisition
We strategically acquire high-quality properties in premier locations with stable cash flow potential. These core investments provide consistent returns through long-term holding strategies. Our selection criteria emphasize market fundamentals and tenant quality to minimize risk.
Property Management
Our comprehensive management services optimize property performance through tenant retention strategies and operational efficiency. We maintain high occupancy rates while controlling costs through proactive maintenance and market-responsive leasing approaches. This creates sustained value for investors and stakeholders.
People
I. Michael Kasser
Founder and Chairman
Founder of Holualoa Companies with a 35-year real estate investment track record. Holds advanced degrees from MIT, University of Grenoble, and Harvard Business School. Fluent in six languages and active in community leadership roles.
Richard B. Kauffman
Principal and Chief Executive Officer
CEO with 40+ years of corporate leadership experience. Former CFO roles in retail and automotive industries. Licensed CPA and graduate of Pennsylvania State University. Oversees strategic direction and investor relations.
Aroon Chinai
Principal and Chief Investment Officer
Manages investment decisions and hotel asset operations. Joined Holualoa in 1993 and has overseen acquisition of 100+ properties. Holds engineering and real estate development degrees from University of Rochester and MIT.
Lani Baker
Principal and Chief Financial Officer
CFO with 15+ years in commercial real estate finance. Licensed CPA and University of Arizona graduate. Manages financial operations, investor relations, and capital transactions while maintaining community leadership roles.
Steve Lindley
Chief Operations Officer
COO with 30+ years in capital markets brokerage. Oversees national and international property portfolios. Graduate of Arizona State University with finance expertise. Active in urban development and real estate industry leadership.
Questions
What types of real estate does Holualoa invest in?
We invest in office, retail, industrial, multifamily, hotel, and mixed-use properties across the U.S. and Europe.
How does Holualoa create value for investors?
Through strategic acquisitions, active asset management, tenant retention strategies, and targeted property repositioning to maximize returns.
In which geographic markets do you operate?
We maintain offices in Tucson, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Kailua-Kona, and Paris, with investments across 10 active markets.
What is Holualoa's investment approach?
We balance risk and return by combining core asset acquisitions with value-add opportunities in strategic locations.
How long has Holualoa been in business?
Founded in 1985, we have delivered consistent real estate investment results across 35+ years and multiple market cycles.
Can individual investors participate in Holualoa's projects?
We work with high net worth individuals and institutional investors to provide access to curated real estate opportunities.
