Management Team

Held Properties is a family owned and operated by President and CEO Robert D. Held,
V.P. and COO Joseph R. Held and Melissa Held Bordy, Secretary/Treasurer and CFO.

Robert D. Held

PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Robert D. Held

Robert Held has more than 41 years of expertise in construction management, finance, tenant leasing and institutional coordination. A licensed general contractor and a licensed real estate broker, Robert Held has provided services in construction completion, project workouts, marketing, property management and sales for more than two million square feet of commercial and residential properties throughout the U.S. He has worked with such companies as Union Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Santa Monica Bank, University of California, Los Angeles, Metropolitan Life, and Western Mortgage Corporation. Robert Held is affiliated with the Building Owners and Managers Association and the Construction Management Association of America. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Junior Blind of America. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business with an emphasis on Real Estate from the University of Southern California.

Email:rheld@heldproperties.com

Joseph R. Held

VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Joseph R. Held

A 43-year veteran in the fields of construction and development, Joseph Held is responsible for overseeing Held Properties’ property management and construction departments. Prior to joining Held Properties in 1987, Joseph Held served as managing general partner of a development firm where he successfully completed more than 15 projects in Southern California. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the University of Denver. A licensed general contractor and real estate broker, he is member of the Building Owners and Managers Association.

Email:jheld@heldproperties.com

Melissa Held Bordy

SECRETARY/TREASURER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Melissa Held Bordy

Melissa Bordy’s expertise in financial markets includes negotiations and issuance of over $500 million of debt/equity offerings, futures contracts and interest rate swap agreements. With more than 18 years of experience in financial planning, cash management, investment analysis and banking, Melissa Bordy has served as Vice President of Asset/Liability Management for California Federal Savings and Loan Association, Vice President of Financial Administration for Beverly Hills Savings and Loan Association, and assistant treasurer for R & B Enterprises, prior to joining Held Properties in 1987. She holds an MBA in Finance and Real Estate from the University of California, Berkeley, and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of California, Irvine.

Email:mbordy@heldproperties.com

Matthew Held

Matthew Held

Matt Held is a Partner at Held Properties, a real estate development, management, and investment firm dedicated to creating enduring value through strategic acquisitions, thoughtful design, and disciplined execution. Drawing on his background in commercial brokerage and investment analysis, loan workouts and co-founding a healthcare company, Matt brings a comprehensive understanding of both the financial and operational drivers that shape successful businesses and real estate projects.

Matt is involved with all aspects of the firm’s leasing and investment activities, including sourcing, underwriting, development, and asset management.

His experience spans multiple asset classes—office, retail, and mixed-use properties—across key California, Arizona and New York City markets. He is passionate about blending data-driven investment strategy with a human-centered vision for how people experience and interact with real estate.

Department Heads

Office Manager

Candice Dorsett

Candice is a seasoned Executive Assistant with over 20 years of experience in the administrative field, including more than a decade of experience as an Accounting Assistant and Bookkeeper in Property Management. Candice has a diverse professional background performing a high volume of administrative tasks including scheduling, correspondence, and office administration in the Legal, Financial and Commercial Property sectors. The expertise she gained over the past two decades provides for the seamless tailoring of her skills as she anticipates and exceeds the needs of various clients, executives, and colleagues. Candice consistently aims to surpass expectations and increase efficiency, productivity, and effective communication for every team she supports.

As an Office Manager, Candice has a sophisticated understanding of critical supporting roles and understands the necessity of confidentiality, attention to detail and organizational skills. Candice is also a licensed CA Notary Public and doting mother of a remarkable young boy.

Email:cdorsett@heldproperties.com

Controller

Coburn (Cobe) Haskell

Cobe Haskell is the company Controller for Held Properties, responsible for the accounting and financial reporting for Held Properties and its affiliates, including the Century Park and Medical Centre Santa Monica properties. Cobe is a CPA (inactive) with over 25 years of controllership and consulting experience. Prior to joining Held Properties in 2012, Cobe served as Vice President, Accounting for The Todd-AO Corporation and Todd-AO Studios in 1990-2002 and provided consulting services to companies in a variety of industries since 2006. Cobe, originally from Pasadena, is a graduate of Stanford University and received his certificate in Accounting from UCLA.

Email:chaskell@heldproperties.com

DIRECTOR OF LEASING

Gina Guarino

Gina Guarino’s primary focus is overseeing the leasing of Held Properties’ extensive real estate portfolio. Gina’s contributes over twenty-eight years of both general office, medical office and retail leasing experience. Prior to joining Held Properties, Guarino served as the Senior Leasing Agent of Douglas Emmett Management’s Sherman Oaks, Encino and Warner Center/Woodland Hills real estate portfolio for over seventeen years. Guarino previously served at Held Properties, Inc. for seven years and was responsible for the leasing and marketing of over 2 million square feet of office and medical properties. Ms. Guarino’s previous experience also includes serving as a Senior Leasing Manager for Quantum Realty in New York, where she managed multi-family and office properties while involved in the firm’s leasing, acquisitions and development projects.

Email:gguarino@heldproperties.com

Carmela Villagracia

Current Role
Carmela is currently managing the Medical Centre of Santa Monica. In her role as a manager, she oversees the property’s daily operations, addressing any issues that may arise and ensuring tenant satisfaction.

About Carmela
On a personal note, Carmela enjoys spending time with her cat and dog. She also visits her family in the Philippines annually and enjoys baking and reading in her spare time.

Experience & Expertise
Carmela’s background includes commercial property management experience with Douglas Emmett, and she holds a real estate license in both California and Hawaii. She obtained her college degree from the University of San Carlos, Philippines, providing her with a strong educational foundation for her career.

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