Nick Polsky

Phil is a Partner in the Occupier Services Bay Area (OSBA), a Colliers group that exclusively represents tenants. He was formerly the Co-Chairman of Colliers International Partnership from 2005-2007 and a Director from 2004 to 2007.

Phil’s broad understanding of the impact of varying real estate structures on the financial statements of clients helps him successfully guide tenants through the process. He spent four years in Public Accounting with Deloitte Haskins & Sells (now commonly known as Deloitte). In 1989, he founded the Corporate Advisory Group in San Francisco where he used his background in Accounting and Real Estate simultaneously to benefit the tenants his group represents. He moved to the Silicon Valley Office of Colliers International in 1993 and then to the San Francisco Peninsula Office since it opened in 2012. Today, Occupier Services Bay Area (OSBA) manages a variety of large tenant portfolios of companies such as Oracle, LinkedIn, Adobe, Nvidia, Autodesk, Slack, and more.

Phil’s experience of over 30 years includes financial analysis, national and regional location analysis, site selection, facilities and long range planning, transaction structuring, off book financing, and financial statement impact analysis.

Jay Sternberg is an Executive Vice President and leads Occupier Services Bay Area (OSBA) in San Francisco.  OSBA specializes in occupier representation providing clients with a platform of integrated services on local, national, and global levels.  Jay is responsible for developing and implementing high-level strategies, managing overall operations and resources of the team, and providing clients with a senior point of contact.  Jay utilizes his background in business finance to represent the interests of his corporate portfolio clients and local businesses, ranging from Fortune 100 firms to venture capital-funded growth companies.

Carter Beim is an Executive Vice President, founding partner and regional leader of the Life Science division of Occupier Services Bay Area (OSBA) in San Francisco.  OSBA specializes in occupier representation providing clients with a platform of integrated services locally, nationally and globally.  Carter is responsible for developing and implementing real estate strategy, technology integration, transaction management and account governance.  Carter represents a diverse group of clients in technology and the life sciences ranging from venture-backed start-ups to companies listed in the Fortune 500. 

Romy Zeid is an Executive Vice President and co-leads Occupier Services Bay Area (OSBA) in Silicon Valley.  OSBA specializes in occupier representation providing clients with a platform of integrated services on local, national, and global levels. Romy is responsible for developing and implementing high-level strategies, managing overall operations and resources of the team, and providing clients with a senior point of contact.  Romy utilizes his education and background in business to represent the interests of his corporate portfolio clients and local businesses, ranging from Fortune 100 firms to venture capital-funded growth companies.

Romy is a partner of Occupier Services Bay Area in Silicon Valley and is a member of Colliers’ global Tenant Advisory Council practice group. Romy has been involved in a wide range of transactions, from small acquisitions for start-up companies to campus project for larger, established companies, including Fortune 500 companies. His focus in solely representing corporation has involved him in a plethora of relocation and expansion projects, consolidations and dispositions, campus and headquarter planning, lease terminations and complete portfolio planning strategies. In 2015, Romy won the distinguished “40 Under 40” award presented by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. In each, and every, year Romy has been at Colliers International, he has received Colliers’ Everest Award, which recognized the top 10% of all Colliers International producers. His proven success is the direct reflection of him delivering unparalleled knowledge and service to his clients. As a result, several top firms have engaged Romy and his team to manage their real estate portfolios around the globe.

Paul McManus is an Executive Vice President and one of the senior leaders of Occupier Services Bay Area (OSBA) in Silicon Valley.  OSBA specializes in occupier representation providing clients with a platform of integrated services on local, national, and global levels. Paul is a senior point of contact on multiple accounts for OSBA and has vast experience with complex transactions both in Silicon Valley and in multiple markets throughout the world. Paul represents the interests of his corporate portfolio clients and local businesses, ranging from Fortune 100 firms (tech, biotech and professional services) to venture capital-funded growth companies.

Paul is a third generation Bay Area resident who lives with his wife Ashley and three daughters (Madison 4, Mackenzie 2 and Margo 1 month). Paul joined Colliers International – San Jose in 2007. Paul is an outdoor enthusiast. He enjoys snow skiing, wakeboarding, running, hiking, biking and swimming. Paul is a lifelong 49ers, Giants and Warriors fan. His downtime is spent chasing his three girls.

Luke Wilson is an Executive Vice President and leads Occupier Services Bay Area (OSBA) in Redwood City, CA.  OSBA specializes in occupier representation providing clients with a platform of integrated services on local, national, and global levels. Luke takes a process oriented and quantitative approach to each project, using high-level analytics to advocate on behalf of his clients to deliver the best real estate solutions. In addition to his corporate portfolio clients, Luke has made outstanding contributions in representing many venture-backed companies from their initial research and development start-up phase through their excelled growth. Luke has completed over 250 lease and sale transactions, with total consideration in excess of $2 billion.

Navin  is a San Francisco Bay Area & Regional resource for Colliers Project Management, working to provide integrated project management solutions aligned with companies' business and real estate strategies. This translates into collaborating with clients to ensure their space requirements are met. He is responsible for providing the full range of project services: needs assessment, programming, cost/schedule development, design management and complete project implementation to include construction, furniture, equipment and relocation (move) management.

Scott MacIntyre is a Vice President and founding partner of the Occupier Services Group (OSG). OSG specializes in occupier representation, providing clients with a platform of integrated services on local, national and global levels. Clients of the OSG range from the Fortune 500 to venture funded high growth technology companies to local professional service firms and non-profits/family foundations. Scott is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day lease transaction process from the initial client meeting throughout the lease negotiation and move management.

Carter Kennedy is a Senior Vice President and a member of Occupier Services Bay Area (OSBA) in San Francisco.  OSBA specializes in occupier representation providing clients with a platform of integrated services on local, national, and global levels.  Carter is responsible for developing and implementing high-level strategies and providing clients with a senior point of contact.  Carter utilizes his leadership and experience to represent the interests of his corporate portfolio clients and local businesses, ranging from Fortune 500 firms to venture capital-funded growth companies.

Carter resides in San Francisco with his wife and two children.  When not working, you will find Carter hosting wine & bbq events and playing golf with family and friends.

Kevin Colombo is a Senior Vice President and member of the Occupier Services Bay Area (OSBA) where he focuses on Corporate Advisory and Tenant Representation. Kevin utilizes his vast commercial real estate experience and creative approach to embed himself in his Client’s core business model to advise beyond the real estate transaction.

Founded locally in 2007 and now an established national practice group, the Bay Area Occupier Services Group ("OSBA") comprises Colliers' top-tier tenant/occupier broker-specialists working as one collaborative, accountable team to address your real estate issues. The group operates at strategic and tactical levels with your company's leadership to enable well-informed, profit driven, real estate decisions. With unique solutions established for each client, OSBA delivers individual real estate business solutions that: add measurable value, reduce costs, decrease business operating risks, improve workplace performance, expand flexibility, increase overall profitability.Kevin, his wife Kim, daughter Riley, and son Jack live in Marin County. After growing up in Marin, Kevin and his family moved from San Francisco in 2018.

Kellam Nelson is a Senior Vice President and member of the Occupier Services Bay Area (OSBA) team in San Francisco.  OSBA specializes in occupier representation, exclusively providing clients with a platform of integrated real estate services on local, national, and global levels.  Kellam develops and implements strategies for companies and their portfolios to help them navigate real estate challenges within the context of their organizational objectives. Kellam leverages his tremendous market knowledge and extensive transaction experience to provide clients with unique and creative solutions.  Kellam utilizes his background in business and economics to represent the interests of his corporate portfolio clients and local businesses, ranging from Fortune 100 firms to venture capital-funded growth companies.

Kellam is a sports enthusiast. He enjoys spending his free time outside on long hikes, runs, ski slopes and bike rides. He is a passionate fan of the San Francisco 49ers and San Francisco Giants.

Grant Zamudio is a data-driven strategist who adds value for companies and individuals using real estate (leased or owned) in their business.  Grant provides proprietary and tactical data to his clients, which facilitates quicker decision making and more meaningful forecasting.  This data, coupled with the strategies and experience Grant brings, enhances and accelerates a firm’s ability to deliver a successful real estate project.  Grant specializes in assisting companies who have complex and ambiguous goals, and are looking to take their company and their real estate to the next level.

Grant’s fluency in global real estate markets enables him to deliver impactful strategic and transactional advice.  His financial and construction background rounds out the unique and valuable skill set he brings to every engagement.

Grant has received National and International awards for his work and has completed over a billion dollars’ worth of transactions to date. 

Area of Expertise

John is a member of Occupier Services  Bay Area (OSBA) in the Silicon Valley. He specializes in the exclusive representation of Silicon Valley Corporations and matters pertaining to the acquisition of commercial real estate. These companies range from publically traded global corporations to early stage venture backed startups.

Business and Educational Background

John joined Colliers International in 2012 after competing domestically and internationally as a professional golfer, upon graduation from Santa Clara University. While at Santa Clara, John was a two time all West Coast Conference selection and Captain of the nationally ranked men’s golf team. Professionally, John successfully qualified for World Golf Federation of Tours.

John took his leadership skill, discipline, and relentless work ethic to Colliers International. From day one, John has focused solely on the representation of corporate tenants. In 2015, he joined Occupier Services Bay Area (OSBA). Founded in 2007, OSBA is an established national practice group that comprises Colliers’ top tier tenant/occupier broker-specialists working as one collaborative, accountable team to address your real estate issues.  This group operates at strategic and tactical levels with your company’s leadership to enable well-informed, profit driven, real estate decisions. 

Community Involvement 

John is actively connected with Santa Clara University, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. At Santa Clara, he is a Bronco Bench Trustee and was involved in the inception of Santa Clara University’s Mentorship Program. This program partners existing Santa Clara student athletes with Silicon Valley professionals, in a mentorship relationship, to prepare for life after college.

PERSONAL 

John resides in Los Gatos. In his spare time he enjoys playing golf and traveling.    

Kyle Portal is a Senior Vice President in Colliers’ Silicon Valley office. Kyle partners with Colliers’ Silicon Valley Agency Services to provide real estate advisory to a wide range of institutional owners, developers and technology companies in the Greater Silicon Valley.

A primary objective of Kyle’s is establishing and retaining long lasting relationships built on genuine trust while executing all client goals. He is a devoted, hard-working individual determined to represent institutional landlord's at the highest of levels. 

Graduating from San José State University as a dean scholar, Kyle has developed a work ethic that surpasses all clients’ expectations. Kyle understands the entirety of a business, and the importance of teamwork through previous management positions at the San Jose Country Club and a financial advisor internship at Merrill Lynch of San Jose. His skills will directly benefit any organization with corporate real estate concerns.

Some of Kyle’s hobbies include traveling, snowboarding, mountain biking and golf.  He currently resides in Los Gatos, CA with his wife Valentina and dog Zion. 

John Landers is a Senior Vice President and a member of the Occupier Services Bay Area (OSBA) team in San Francisco, OSBA specializes in occupier representation providing clients with a platform of integrated services on local, national, and global levels. John’s first-hand knowledge of the real estate needs for technology companies comes from his time at notable San Francisco companies including Twitter and Comcast SportsNet. His experience allows John to effectively guide his clients through the entire deal process while helping his clients match their real estate needs with their company objectives.

John is a member of the Lehigh Men’s Golf Team and an avid fan of Bay Area Sports. He is a Golden State Warriors season ticket holder. John and his wife Maggie had a baby boy in September 2019 named Quinn. John loves spending time with his parents and three sisters who also live in the Bay Area.

Jake Smart is an Associate Vice President in Colliers’ Silicon Valley office.  Jake is a founding partner of Colliers’ Silicon Valley Agency Services, which provides real estate advisory to a wide range of institutional owners and developers in the Greater Silicon Valley.

Colliers' Silicon Valley Agency Services is comprised of an industry agency veteran alongside market experts with an exclusive background in occupier services. This unique alliance ensures a best-in-class offering driven by a “tenant-lens” approach, proactive technology and data analytics.

Jake lives in San Francisco and during his spare time, enjoys playing golf, mountain biking, skiing and exercising. 

Jennifer Austin is the Senior Business Operations Manager for the Occupier Services Bay Area (OSBA) team.  OSBA specializes in occupier representation, providing clients with a platform of integrated services locally, nationally and globally.  Jennifer oversees the day-to-day operations of OSBA and is responsible for the smooth running of the team, continuous improvement in service delivery and implementation of business strategies, plans and procedures.  Jennifer assists OSBA leadership in effective decision-making and manages the team’s support professionals.

Jennifer has been a member of Colliers International’s San Francisco office since April 2008.  Prior to joining Colliers, Jennifer worked at Sperry Van Ness Commercial Real Estate in Phoenix, Arizona, where she provided administrative and marketing support to brokerage professionals and successfully managed the due diligence and escrow process. 

Malory Tindell is the Client Services Lead for Occupier Services Bay Area, focusing specifically on research, marketing and general support. Malory is responsible for helping to create and execute the team’s presentations, proposals, project reports and tour packages.

Outside of work, Malory enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.

Scott Siegfried is a Research Analyst and member of Occupier Services Bay Area (OSBA) team.  OSBA specializes in occupier representation providing clients with a platform of integrated services on local, national, and global levels.  Prior to joining OSBA Scott was in Colliers’ Internationals Research department for 6 years doing data analysis. Scott is responsible for business development prospecting, technology and client deliverables for OSBA. Scott utilizes his background in research, technology & data analysis to provide best in class service to OSBA’s clients.

Scott is an avid golfer and runner, and his interests include going to sporting events and keeping current on new developments in technology. Scott & his wife, Cathylyn, reside in Idaho along with their three children.

Michaela is a member of Occupier Services Bay Area (OSBA) based in San Francisco. With just 2 years under her belt at Colliers, she has worked with clients across the United States and globally. Michaela partners closely with corporate real estate tenants, ranging from start ups to some of the largest companies in the world, to help strategize and manage their real estate portfolios.

With a background ranging from residential brokerage in New York City to high profile administrative recruiting in San Francisco, Michaela has 4 years of prior professional experience working in client facing, fast paced and service driven industries. She has an innate ability to connect with clients which  positions her as an effective partner in helping companies meet their real estate needs.

A true San Francisco native, outside of work Michaela spends a lot of time with friends and family and enjoys the beach, skiing, and cooking.

Ryan Bernard is a Senior Manager, Financial Analyst and leads Occupier Services Bay Area (OSBA) distributed financial analysis team.  OSBA specializes in occupier representation providing clients with a platform of integrated services on local, national, and global levels.  Ryan is responsible for maintaining and developing financial analysis tools which illustrate Cash Flow and Profit & Loss Statement impacts for a variety of end-user strategies.  Ryan utilizes his background in accounting and business finance to develop meaningful and insightful analysis which speak to different corporate audiences.

Michelle is a Vice President in the Workplace Advisory practice with a decade of experience in design and consulting expertise. Based out of the San Francisco Bay Area, she leads the team’s business practice within the western region. 

With a passion for creating meaningful and valuable connections between people, technology and the work environment, Michelle helps create workplaces that help people and business thrive. She focuses on developing transformational spaces that boost employee engagement activity, as well as meet the client’s business goals and objectives.

Michelle believes a truly successful workplace is a combination of great design, vital amenities, and organizational engagement that craft the most meaningful employee experiences.

Tucker Forbes joined the San Francisco Peninsula Colliers International office working with the Occupier Services Bay (OSBA) team. He specializes in assisting high-growth startup tenants and established companies throughout the Bay Area with their commercial real estate needs.

Tucker’s background experience specializing in office, R&D and industrial leasing brings a detail-oriented and quantitative approach to each project. His ability to connect with people combined with his expertise helps him to assist a wide variety of companies with their commercial real estate strategies. During his time at Colliers, Tucker has assisted mature private and high growth companies with account management and global transactions to ensure his client’s goals are met while securing favorable outcomes on a project by project basis. Tucker prides himself on being able to deliver exceptional results for his clients. 

Tucker lives in San Francisco and during his spare time, Tucker enjoys playing basketball, skiing and golfing.

Blake Zamudio is a member of the OSBA team and works in the Redwood City office. OSBA specializes in occupier representation providing clients with a full platform of real estate services. Everything from front-end market research and financial analysis, to transaction management and lease negotiation, to support on the back end to ensure a successful move-in is achieved. Blake focuses on finding the right spaces for his clients by understanding how their real estate needs align with their business objectives. He also focuses on ensuring his clients spaces emulate their culture, increase productivity, and attract and retain talent while also negotiating the very best financial terms. Blake utilizes his background in business to represent the interests of his clients, ranging from Fortune 100 firms to venture capital-funded growth companies.

As an Associate on the Colliers Occupiers Services Bay Area (OSBA), Wade works closely with Nick Polsky and our colleagues throughout the region to bring a coordinated, multi-disciplined approach to servicing the needs of our occupier clients.

Wade is a local market expert in the East Bay market, supporting the OSBA effort to continue to provide best in class service to our clients while growing our market share. His role with the OSBA team offers the opportunity to work with a wide variety of occupiers, from multi-national companies to local start-ups.

Growing up Wade played a lot of team sports — including winning multiple national championships while playing Varsity Rugby at Cal — so teamwork is extremely important to him.  With those deep values in place, Wade aims each day to bring dedication, intelligence, and integrity to the work we do together on behalf of our clients.

When not working, Wade can be found in the mountains hiking, snowboarding, fishing or just getting some fresh air. An avid Bay Area sports fan, Wade also enjoys going to all Cal athletic events along with Giants and 49ers games when he can.