As President of Rabin, Rich oversees the acquisition and execution of all major equipment transactions and structured liquidations. Rich presides over the operations of our major auction sales and is meticulous about the staging of assets, cataloging and advertising. Rich had his first taste of the auction business in 1967 when working for Irving Rabin, his late uncle. Rich’s job was inputting addresses on a Graph-O-Type plate maker, a mechanical typewriter used for brochure mailing and over the past 40 years has performed every operational role at Rabin. He wouldn’t admit it, but many consider Rich one of the best equipment valuators in the business. For enjoyment, Rich is prone to giving nicknames to employees and business associates- he goes by “Salvage,” coined by Uncle Irv many years ago. When he is not walking a plant, Rich enjoys playing piano, walking his dog, Roxie, and working out.
Shira oversees the legal and business affairs at Rabin and manages the day-to-day operations of the company. She is involved in the acquisition of industrial projects particularly in the purchase of complete facilities with real estate and equipment. Over the years, Shira has built strategic relationships with banks, attorneys, trustees and partners. Prior to joining Rabin, Shira practiced law at Baker & McKenzie in Chicago, focusing on litigation and international arbitration. She also worked as a teacher in the South Bronx with Teach for America. She received a JD with honors from Northwestern University and a BA from the University of Michigan. Shira is admitted to practice law in California and Illinois. Outside of work, Shira loves cooking shabbat dinners, skiing any mountain and hiking around Mt. Tamalpais with her husband and three children.
Ari directs the acquisition process at Rabin Management Company, managing the negotiation and due diligence process in Rabin’s acquisition of commercial and multifamily real estate. He also oversees the underwriting and financial modeling of new investments, as well as the management of our multifamily assets. Previous to Rabin, Ari worked as an aerospace engineer, conducting research for NASA and working on top-secret projects for a defense company. He has an MBA with a focus in Finance and Real Estate from the Anderson School of Business at UCLA, and an Aerospace Engineering Degree from UC Davis. Ari spends every minute away from the office with his wife and two children, climbing up mountains, just to ski back down.
Daniel manages the repositioning of distressed assets and the redevelopment of value-add opportunities at Rabin. He also oversees all leasing activity in our commercial buildings, and he negotiates every single new lease. Daniel is responsible for the growth and expansion of Rabin’s commercial real estate portfolio. In that role, he has developed strong relationships within the brokerage community, with developers and real estate partners. He also maintains our investor relations and can be found meeting and greeting people all around San Francisco. Daniel graduated from Skidmore College with a degree in Management and Business. When not negotiating a new lease, Dani and his fiance love running, backpacking, skiing – virtually all wilderness adventures.
Orlee oversees human resources at Rabin and is the senior project manager of Rabin’s industrial redevelopment projects. In that role, she manages onsite property managers, infrastructure projects, remediation and builds public-private partnerships with local municipalities. Prior to joining Rabin, Orlee worked as the Director of New Generations at the New Israel Fund. She has a Dual MA from the Heller School of Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University, and she is a certified Mediator. When she is not at the office, Orlee loves cooking, making furniture and DIY projects with her husband and three children. She also tries to spend plenty of time in the outdoors, whether hiking, surfing or camping.
Jakob is the Chief Financial Officer for Rabin, overseeing financial reporting and forward planning for financial and operational decision making. He started his career at one of the Big Four accounting firms, then joined a Bay Area developer/homebuilder in various operational accounting and finance roles. For the past 10 years, Jakob managed taxes and accounting for a San Francisco private equity firm, specializing in retail and mixed-use properties on the West Coast. A native of Denmark, he holds a degree in Business Administration and Economics from the Copenhagen Business School. He spent a year of his graduate studies at the Duke University Fuqua School of Business. Away from the office, Jakob enjoys spending time with his wife and three school age kids, trail running and maintaining his 1969 DeVille convertible.
After 40 years in the business, Keith can value just about any type of equipment. He oversees all of Rabin’s online auctions, from answering clients’ initial questions, negotiating private treaty sales, to ensuring the final removal of equipment and clean up of a work site is done in a timely and thorough manner. Keith founded Rabin’s appraisal department in 1979 and personally works with each appraisal client to deliver outstanding reports. When he’s not jumping on a plane to look at a deal, you can find him trying to stay ahead of the yard work, riding his bike or drinking fine aged scotch.
Nate is involved in both the acquisition and management of industrial real estate projects at Rabin. He manages the redevelopment and repositioning of a property, as well as overseeing the construction, parceling, and all activities related to redevelopment, leasing and settlement. Nate is adept at building strong relationships with local stakeholders and working closely with cities and municipalities. Prior to joining Rabin, Nate worked on several projects, where he was responsible for the development or redevelopment of over 11 million square feet of commercial space. He graduated from UC Davis with an MBA in Finance, Entrepreneurship and Organizational Behavior. When he is not working, Nate loves to fish, hike, ski, and spend time with his family outdoors.
Kendra handles asset management for Rabin Management Company. She works with financial institutions and the legal team during the financing, and manages the due diligence processes during acquisitions. She works on major construction projects and oversees tenant improvements. Before joining Rabin in 2013, Kendra worked at real estate sales, development, and management firms in Colorado and Texas. Outside of the office, she enjoys exploring the world, the arts, and watching dog videos on social media.
If you have been to a Rabin auction, chances are you have met Hazel. She has been helping our clients throughout the auction process and accepting buyers’ money with a smile, since 1986. Hazel is involved in all aspects of auction operations, from scheduling and managing our auction staff, creating budgets and timelines, coordinating with client’s staff and logistics, to ensuring that all account receivables are collected. She has built strategic and long term relationships with auction customers and knows what equipment they need. When she isn’t losing sleep thinking about work, she’s probably obsessing about recycling office supplies.
As Senior Vice President of Business Development, Randy is responsible for creating strategies in specific industries, growth on new deals and projects, and using his negotiation skills to close on these projects.
After spending a decade working in the aerospace and defense industries, in the 1990’s he was assigned to close multiple facilities across North America and dispose of all equipment; he became so well-versed in the industrial auction business he decided to join the industry as a part of Dovebid. He has spent the last 18 years working with many of the top Biotech related companies and has become experienced in valuations for these verticals.
An avid sports fan, when he isn’t cheering on the Los Angeles Rams you can often find him boating with his family in Canyon Lake on the weekends.
Chelsea plays a role in the residential, industrial and commercial property management. In addition to ensuring current properties are running smoothly, Chelsea supports the team with business development and new acquisitions. Prior to joining Rabin, Chelsea managed residential high-rise buildings in Chicago and property operations in the Bay Area. When she’s not in the office, she can be found exploring the city or hiking in the hills.
Laura leads all strategic marketing efforts and initial business development for Rabin auctions. She oversees every aspect of auction promotion and brand management. Prior to joining Rabin, Laura managed a record label and live music events for a luxury retailer. She previously worked for IBM Global Services. Away from the office, she loves to assemble cheese boards for friends and go on road trips.
Sam is an Director of Strategic Partnerships for Rabin auctions. After growing up in the auction industry, Sam officially joined Rabin in 2014, traveling around the U.S. and Europe, setting up auction sales, working with customers and riggers and learning the entire auction process by living it. He also works on Rabin’s social media and business development, building strategic relationships in key industries. When not in the office, Sam enjoys hiking with his dog, sampling the best of Bay Area cuisines, and watching history documentaries.
Irina is the Controller for Rabin and has been with the company for over 25 years. She runs all the accounting and balance sheets for every equipment and industrial real estate transaction that Rabin conducts. Over the years, she has built strong relationships with our banking and financial institutions and auction partners. Irina also handles all of the insurance needs of the company. Originally from the former Soviet Union, Irina considers Rabin her second family. When she’s not crunching auction numbers, she is probably making someone laugh hysterically, or shopping for shoes.
Linda is Controller for Rabin Management Company, and she manages the financial reporting, budgeting and tax reporting for the properties and entities at Rabin. She specializes in Yardi and QuickBooks software. Previous to joining Rabin, she worked as an accountant for a number of high-net-worth family businesses. When she’s not keeping our numbers in order, you can find Linda on the golf course, where she could give Tiger Woods a run for his money!
Karina is a Property Accountant for Rabin Management Company, handling accounting related activities for properties managed by Rabin. Before joining Rabin, she performed accounting for various restaurants and was the bookkeeper for a construction company. Karina graduated from Sonoma State University with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, and sailing in the Bay or hiking the beautiful Marin County trails.