About
Doerken Properties, Inc.
Strategic Retail.
Community Focused.
Over five decades ago, Peter W. Doerken embarked on a mission to establish a real estate investment and management firm founded on two core principles. The first aimed to create a company that consistently elevated asset value through a long-term investment perspective. The second was to instill a set of core values that endure to this day, such as integrity, hard work, diligence, transparency, community-mindedness, and mutual respect, fostering strong relationships within the organization and with partners, tenants, and vendors. DPI’s foundational pillars have been instrumental in cultivating a robust performance-oriented organization that remains highly successful today. The company’s primary investments are centered around the shopping center industry, with a strong emphasis on value enhancement through substantial operational improvements in each asset.
The company and its internal team consistently achieve desired results year over year through a commitment to organizational accountability and consistency across the organization. DPI team members understand the company’s values and principles and bring this philosophy to life in day-to-day operations.
What began as one man’s vision in 1972 has evolved into a real estate investment firm rooted in an unwavering value system that supports a long-term perspective in every business investment and relationship. This approach has resulted in improved properties, enriched communities, a dedicated team, and consistent business performance.
Meet the Team
Executive
Peter W. Doerken
Chief Executive Officer, ChairmanFrederick J. Vitt
President, DirectorSharon Sellstrom
Chief Financial Officer, DirectorJanet Delahoussaye
Vice PresidentJonathan Khoury
Vice President, Real EstateJeannette Harris
Director, Executive/HR OperationsAsset Management
Reid Soliman
Director, Asset ManagementJulie Patrick
Director, Property ManagementBeth Svihra
Lease AdministratorMariela Gutierrez
Senior Property ManagerMatthew Dukum
Property ManagerBecky Gonek
Office ManagerAccounting
Laura Romero
ControllerNancy Preciado
Staff AccountantBrandon Smith
Property AccountantDiana Chavez
Office and Accounting AssistantDoerken Properties was incorporated in the State of California
DPI assisted in Walmart’s initial expansion into Southern California, developing several Walmart anchored shopping centers.
Rapid growth of DPI’s portfolio into the Northern California market with the acquisition of several retail shopping centers
Expansion of DPI’s portfolio into the Salt Lake City, Utah market with the acquisition of several retail shopping centers
DPI launches its mezzanine loan finance programs
DPI Retail, LLC was formed in the State of California
DPI relocates its corporate office from Santa Monica to a newly renovated South Bay building in El Segundo, CA
Peter W. Doerken Foundation was formed
DPI extends its portfolio into the Nevada real estate market by acquisition of Craig Marketplace in Las Vegas
DPI loan programs relaunched with the funding of $5.5M across several transactions
DPI expands its portfolio into the New Mexico real estate markets with a portfolio acquisition of single retail assets