Dawn Lowder
Vice President
License ID 00380377
NAI Capital - Ontario
3633 Inland Empire Blvd. Suite 900
Ontario, California 91764
United States
909 243 7616
909 261 9231
Specialties
Retail, Industrial & Investments
Scope of Experience
I have 40 years of experience in the Commercial Real Estate Industry across Southern California and Colorado. I have successfully represented numerous tenants, developers, and sellers, both corporate and private, in various high-value transactions.
Skills:
- Expertise in retail tenant representation and development
- Strong negotiation and land acquisition skills
- Advanced knowledge of real estate financing and law
- Proven leadership and sales performance in high-pressure environments
Background & Experience
Professional Experience:
Broker
NAI Capital, Southern California
September 1998 – Present
- Specialized in retail tenants, developers, and investors, achieving consistent success in closing high-profile transactions.
Senior Associate
Lee & Associates, Ontario, CA
1993 – 1999
- Focused on retail tenants and retail development.
- Achieved top sales for three consecutive years as a leader in the office.
Director of Real Estate Department
Landmark Development, Colorado
1991 – 1993
- Negotiated land purchases and oversaw the development of key projects, including a mixed-use facility in Parker, Colorado, and Tiffany Mall in Colorado Springs.
Vice President
Tower Group, Denver, CO
1987 – 1991
- Led retail-focused brokerage activities, representing both regional and national tenants.
- Directed the development of a specialty retail center and maintained exclusive representation of key clients.
Real Estate Representative
Safeway Stores, Downey, CA
1983 – 1987
- Managed site dispositions and location developments in the Inland Empire region.
- Recognized as Representative of the Year.
Real Estate Representative
Stater Bros. Markets, Colton, CA
1979 – 1983
- Conducted research and development for store expansions in the Inland Empire.
- Collaborated with developers and brokers to secure shopping center locations.
Professional Achievements:
- Top Broker at Lee & Associates for three consecutive years.
- Top Broker and Manager during tenure at Tower Group.
- Played a pivotal role in landmark transactions with national and regional tenants, including McDonald's, Carl’s Jr., True Value Hardware, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Hallmark Cards.
- Represented Fontana School District in a major land acquisition for a new facility.
- Successfully assisted numerous tenants with new locations and relocations.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management
- Citrus College, Covina, CA
- Real Estate Certificate in Advanced Financing, Business, Law, Management, and Development
- Advanced Real Estate Appraisal and Advanced Law
- Chaffey College, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Professional Associations & Designations
- Member, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
- Member, California Management Association (CMA)
- Member, Association for Commercial Real Estate (ACRE)
- Active participant, T.E.A.M. Referral Network
- Board Member, Young Life and Kairos (Non-Profit Organizations)
Transaction History
- Represented notable tenants and brands such as McDonald’s, Carl’s Jr., Ace Hardware, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Texas Roadhouse.
- Successfully negotiated retail center developments and land acquisitions for various clients, including schools, churches, and developers.
