David Marino
About David Marino
David Marino is the Co-Founder and Senior Executive Vice President of Hughes Marino, where he has worked for over three decades. He specializes in tenant representation and complex commercial real estate transactions, particularly in the technology and life sciences sectors.
Work at Hughes Marino
David Marino serves as Co-founder and Senior Executive Vice President at Hughes Marino, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he was Co-founder and Executive Vice President from 1991 to 2023, contributing to the company's growth and development over 32 years. His responsibilities include overseeing operations and strategic initiatives within the firm, which focuses on tenant representation in the commercial real estate sector.
Experience at Trammell Crow Company
Before joining Hughes Marino, David Marino gained valuable experience at Trammell Crow Company, the largest commercial real estate owner in the U.S. at the time. He worked as a Landlord Leasing Agent from 1989 to 1991 in San Diego, California. This role provided him with insights into the landlord side of the commercial real estate business, enhancing his expertise in tenant representation.
Education and Expertise
David Marino holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Business from the University of California, Riverside, where he studied from 1981 to 1985. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the USC Marshall School of Business between 1987 and 1989. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in commercial real estate, particularly in high-value and complex transactions.
Achievements in Commercial Real Estate
Throughout his career, David Marino has completed over 2,000 transactions, totaling more than 15,000,000 square feet, exclusively representing tenants. His specialization includes lease restructuring and sale-leaseback transactions, as well as tenant and buyer representation. He focuses on high-value, time-critical transactions for technology, life science, and business service companies, including lab, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Specializations and Services
David Marino specializes in various aspects of commercial real estate, including corporate capital markets and corporate finance group services. His work encompasses life science and industrial real estate services, where he applies his extensive experience to meet the needs of clients in these sectors. His focus on complex transactions positions him as a key player in the commercial real estate market.