Mr. Palma's focus is representing investors in purchasing commercial real estate and leasing office, high tech and R&D industrial buildings.

Mr. Palma began his real estate career in 1985 with Keegan & Coppin Company in Santa Rosa, where he was consistently one of the top producers in the office. To date, he has sold or leased more than 1.3 million square feet in Sonoma County.

Along with coordinating the marketing and leasing of major business parks, office and industrial buildings, Mr. Palma is experienced in 1031 exchanges, build-to-suit transactions, tenant representation, real estate analysis and land sales. Additionally, he has completed the most comprehensive real estate program available, graduating with a CCIM designation from the Commercial Real Estate Institute.

Mr. Palma holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Business from State University of New York at Albany. He has completed numerous classes for his graduate work in business at University of Texas at Dallas.

Board Director - Northern California CCIM Chapter One
Private Industry Council (Mentor Program)
CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member)-Junior Achievement
Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce
WESCO Soccer Coach
Economic Development Committee
PTA President Twin Hills/Appleblossom School District
North Bay Commercial Brokers (past president)
Volunteer work for many non-profits

The Lakes
Santa Rosa Corporate Center a 137,000 square foot Class A office project represented original developer and successive owners from 1986 to present.
Fountaingrove Center
A 180,000 square foot Class A office project represented Copley Advisors from 1993-1996 took over project when it was 60% occupied to 92% occupied in twelve months during real estate recession.
Santa Rosa Corporate Center
A 250,000 square foot R&D/Flex complex represented original developer from 1986 until it was fully leased.
Stony Point Office Park
A 450,000 square foot Class A office project represented Simons & Brecht Inc. and leased over 170,000 square feet from 1999 to present.
Santa Rosa Business Park
1260 N. Dutton Avenue "The Atrium" 50,000 square feet of office building represented owners and brought it from 75% leased to 100% leased.
Northpoint Corporate Center
200,000 square feet of Flex/R&D Industrial Park. Represented Ellis Partners and Simons & Brecht who plan to build over 1 million square feet.
Waterfall Towers
A 88,000 square foot Class B Office complex represented different ownership including Connecticut Mutual Insurance Company, and Mass Mutual Insurance Company
Park Point Business Park
A 68,000 square foot Class B office complex in Santa Rosa Business Park represented Bedford Properties and leased for 1988-1994.
Northpoint Commerce Center
A 88,000 square foot Flex/R&D complex represented difference ownership entitled and leased over 60,000 square feet from 1993-2000.
Fountaingrove Executive Center
A 209,000 square foot Class A office project, represent the developer from the initial planning stage.