About
Tenant Edge specializes in tenant representation. We are part of Lee & Associates, a national leader in commercial real estate; our specialty division focuses on serving tenants and buyers with strategic planning, needs analysis, site selection, negotiation and acquisition whether sale or lease.
Our team has overseen 800+ sales and leases, equating to more than 10 million sf of commercial real estate leased/sold to date. We understand the unique needs of major operations, and assist many local and world-renowned brands in finding the best location opportunities to support future growth.
Greg Pieratt, SIOR
Greg Pieratt is Managing Director of Tenant Edge and a Principal with Lee & Associates – North San Diego County. His extensive experience in the commercial real estate industry is validated by his repeated successes in tenant representation and investment sales. He specializes in industrial and office lease transaction, multi-market accounts and challenging relocations.
Mr. Pieratt holds the prestigious SIOR designation from the Society of Industrial and Officer Realtors, and was recognized by Real Estate Forum as one of “Southern California’s Leaders of Tomorrow” in addition to a number of other awards and recognitions of his work by San Diego Transcript, San Diego Business Journal, and others.
David Newton, Principal
David serves as a commercial real estate broker and consultant to numerous corporations in North America specializing in Tenant Representation. Clients note that David’s most important strength lies in his ability to structure, organize and develop systems that reduce occupancy costs for their portfolios of leased and owned facilities.
He created a trade marked system of management called The Space Formula where it outlines his service guarantee for Tenant Representation. In addition, David is a recognized expert in areas of contract negotiations and investment analysis and is located in Orange County, California but services clients nationally.
Alex Weiss, Associate
Alex Weiss is an Associate with Lee & Associates – North San Diego County and a team member of Tenant Edge Real Estate Advisory Services. His specialties in the Tenant Representation realm include industrial, Lab, and office lease & purchase transactions. He has a true passion and sense of duty to his client’s real estate goals.
Mr. Weiss attended San Diego State University, and graduated with a degree in Finance and an emphasis in Real Estate. Along with involvement in NAIOP and the San Diego Chamber of Commerce, Alex is a sponsor and board member of the San Diego/Baja Roundtable for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.
Robert Degen, Associate
Robert Degen joined Lee & Associates-Orange, Inc. in July 2018 under the guidance of Marshal Vogt, Matt Orville, and Jaimeson Hearne. He focuses on the leasing, purchasing and selling of office space on behalf of property and business owners throughout Orange County. Robert began his career at Lee & Associates with a highly motivated and energetic demeanor.
He looks to make his way up the ranks in the company and strives to commit himself to customer service and client relationships. As the newest member of the Office Advisory Group, Robert Degen specializes in representing Owners and Tenants with their office real estate requirements. Robert brings with him enthusiasm and commitment to every assignment.
Jennifer Pieratt, Support
Jennifer Pieratt joined The Tenant Edge in 2021, as Director of Business Development and Communications. Jennifer helps support the Tenant Edge in providing exceptional service to clients through a variety of touchpoints and resources; in addition to creating all external content, marketing and communication on behalf of the team.
Jennifer holds a PhD in educational theory and has a background in business development and systemic organization and alignment. In her spare time you will find her at the fields watching her two children play sports, adventuring in the mountains, enjoying her two dogs, or reading.
Liz Magallon, Support
Liz Magallon graduated from the University of California, Merced and holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology & Psychology. She started her career in property management with The Irvine Company in 2015. With over six years of property management experience, she has managed over 2,300 apartment units throughout Orange County. Liz Magallon joined Lee & Associates-Orange, Inc. in 2021 and is working as a marketing research associate. Liz is highly motivated and strives to enhance client relationships through her marketing, research and client centric focus. She is a member of the Dell Scholars Associate and UCM Alumni Association.