CCI - About Us

About Us

We Make Good Investments in Our People

With a focus on conscious capitalism, CCI brings integrity, innovation and community mindfulness to each real estate transaction in which it participates. Aligning investor needs and requirements along with long term preservation or local sensitivities is our top priority.

CCI operates from its headquarters in Westlake Village, California and its communities are located in over 30 states across the nation. The company employs approximately 400 people across our three lines of business.

CCI's Origin Story

Check out our CCI Origin Story to get a glimpse into the team that started it all and some of the many people who make us shine.

History

In August of 1995, Lou Mellman and Garry Collett fused their commercial real estate investment and property management expertise to form the California Commercial Investment partnership. Over the next decade, they focused on local acquisitions and development and eventually began to explore the affordable industry.

In 2004, after broadening the organization’s footprint to a national level, they decided to incorporate, creating California Commercial Investment Group, Inc.

Collectively, Garry and Lou have 70 years of commercial real estate experience and have participated in over 250 investment real estate transactions during their individual and joint ventures.

Currently, CCI and its affiliates are owners and operators of 100+ properties with over 8,000 units including senior affordable apartment complexes, conventional multifamily apartment communities, industrial and commercial buildings, and other investment units.