BRET OLSONAssociateCONTACT INFOPhone: 602-682-8135 Mobile: 480-848-9485BIOGRAPHYWhether working with a Fortune 500 retailer or a single unit store operator, Bret Olson’s goal is to strategically create a market strategy that provides maximized brand recognition and store profitability for each location. Success comes from helping his client’s business become a household name. Calling on his 15 years…
VINNY PRESTINARIOSenior AssociateCONTACT INFOOffice: 602-682-8162BIOGRAPHYVinny Prestinario is a dynamic sales professional and licensed Realtor with over 20 years of experience spanning real estate, retail, and entrepreneurial ventures. Known for his client-first approach, Vinny has built and led multiple high-performing businesses, including Casita Crafters, a turnkey ADU development company, and Stratum Laser Tag, which he grew…
BRENT NYESenior AssociateCONTACT INFOOffice: 602-682-8138BIOGRAPHYAt Velocity Retail Group, Brent leverages over 14 years of supply chain and logistics experience to deliver measurable value for our clients. Working cross functionally, he designs multimodal transportation solutions (truckload, LTL, rail, ocean, air) that cut costs, shorten lead times, and boost supply chain resilience. He is the kind of…
SHANE SILVERSenior AssociateCONTACT INFOOffice: 602-682-8167BIOGRAPHYWorking closely with Dave Cheatham, Darren Pitts and Bonnie Arlia on our retailer accounts, Shane’s role at the company is to bring speed to each transaction by managing crucial timelines and details for clients. He is committed to the success of our clients and works diligently to ensure that documents and…
PAIGE KEEFERSenior Associate, Investments & Capital Markets | Tenant RepresentationCONTACT INFOOffice: 602-682-8167BIOGRAPHYPaige began her career in commercial appraisal, obtaining valuable knowledge of the multiple facets of commercial real estate from the ground up. In addition, she has experience in property management at national commercial real estate firms, Weingarten Realty, as well as Cushman & Wakefield.…
HEATHER PRINSLOOAssociate Vice PresidentCONTACT INFOOffice: 602-682-8108BIOGRAPHYHeather has worked at Velocity Retail Group for over 10 years and started working exclusively with Brian Gast in 2019 and helped launch the Gast Team. Her expertise has expanded to helping The Gast Team’s Landlords/Owners lease their existing assets (small Tenant buildings or high-profile centers) or new developments and…
JOE HOYEVice PresidentCONTACT INFOOffice: 602-682-8163BIOGRAPHYJoseph Hoye II is a Vice President at Velocity Retail Group’s Phoenix office, having joined the firm in 2025. With over 18 years of experience in retail real estate, Joseph specializes in both landlord and tenant representation, bringing a wealth of expertise to his role. Before joining Velocity Retail Group, Joseph…
CHRIS EVJENVice President, Account ManagerCONTACT INFOOffice: 602-682-8118BIOGRAPHYAs Vice President, Account Manager, Chris’ role is to support and execute the vision for our major accounts. He will be working directly with our co-founder and Executive Vice President, Darren Pitts, to facilitate and implement effective business practices that will serve our clients at the highest level. As…
RICHARD FRANCISVice PresidentCONTACT INFOOffice: 602-682-8133BIOGRAPHYAs a top producer in the retail arena, Richard has a deep background that is focused on servicing the needs of retail shopping center owners, retailers, restaurants, and investors. He has established a reputation for getting results in successfully leasing a number of high-profile lifestyle, power, and neighborhood centers in the…
DEAN INGRAMVice PresidentCONTACT INFOOffice: 602-682-8120BIOGRAPHYFor over 23 years, Dean has provided superior retail real estate expertise for his clients. He has in-depth knowledge of various markets in the southwest and central regions spanning from Arizona to Texas and Minnesota. He is adept in working equally well with owners and tenants in all aspects of the…