Lesha Montoya

Associate Vice President of Sales and Leasing specializing in Multifamily, Retail and Land DRE#02007808

San Diego Metropolitan Area

About

In late 2019, Lesha previously of SVNAAG Commercial Sales Team merged with Pacific Coast Commercial, following a background in city planning working with former Councilmen Kevin Faulconer in District 2 and Mark Kersey of District 5, over a decade in project management for events and several years heading extensive marketing campaigns for the private sector. Her primary focus is multifamily and land acquisitions & disposition for redevelopment and infill projects; plus retail, office & industrial sales/leasing in various parts of San Diego County. Along with crossing state lines to bring buyers to various markets around the U.S. where higher yield markets still exist. Lesha is licensed in both CA and NV. A fifth generation San Diegan and a local to East County, Lesha was appointed by the San Diego Tax Payers Association to the ICOC for Santee School Board 2010-2015 Bond Measure R, serving as Vice-Chair 2014-2015; was appointed the third alternate for the San Diego Redistricting Commission 2010 by San Diego Superior Court Judges; served as 4th Vice-President- in charge of fundraising for the La Mesa Woman's Club 2014, served on the Board of Directors for San Diego County Lincoln Club 2009-2012; and was a GOP State Delegate 2012-2014, 2017-2018, 2021. Lesha served on SDAR Committees and Board of Directors from 2017-2023 and was elected Vice President of the Board for 2023. End of 2020, Lesha was appointed Chair of Your Safe Place Foundation for the San Diego Family Justice Center, by City Attorney Mara Elliott. Once selected a Judge for the Miss California Pageant 2013 and served on the Screen Actors Guild Nominating Committee 2005 following more than two decades in arts & entertainment industry- as SAG/AFTRA Professional Actor/Host/Model/Dancer/Choreographer for commercials, TV & movie productions and theatrical endeavors. Lesha now serves the commercial entertainment industry as a specialist in relocation services, leases and sales as a Commercial REALTOR. With education near and dear to her heart, Lesha has provided over $110K in grants and created programs for K-12 and collegiate in the arts. Lesha still loves politics, making a difference in her community and constantly growing mentally and spiritually. Memberships & Affiliations SDAR, LVR, CAR, NAR, San Diego Justice Center, SAG/AFTRA, NRA, DRE#02007808, BS.0147079

Experience

  • Associate Vice President of Sales and Leasing at Pacific Coast Commercial
    Dec 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

    Redevelopment for MF and Mixed-Use Projects throughout the county; Retail Sales and Leasing; Land development for subdivisions, single family and commercial uses.

  • Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® (7 yrs)
    • Vice President of SDAR
      Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr

      As Vice President, serving a 1-year term, my primary role was to act as a liaison between the members at large through their member driven and sustained caravans for listings, deals and issues both legislative and legal that the real estate industry is faced with and the voting members of our Board of Directors. The communication of both was integral in keeping all members feeling heard and not within a silo effect or creating disenfranchisement within the organization as a whole. The strength of our organization is only as strong as links between the two. Fostering the growth of our members and their willingness to step up as future leaders of our organization was a privilege.

    • Board Of Directors
      Jan 2019 - Dec 2023 · 5 yrs

      Serving the GSDAR as a Board Member includes lobbying, membership growth and relations, corporate governance and membership education. Knowledge of key legislative issues that affect our industry as a whole as well as private property rights is required. Conveying that knowledge to our members is crucial in effecting policy change and implementation. Our members are licensed by the state of California to provide real estate services and to conduct real estate transactions and their legal compliance is a basic fundamental of our organization.

    • Government Affairs Chair 2019; Vice-chair 2018
      Jan 2017 - Dec 2023 · 7 yrs

      Oversight committee for new and upcoming legislation locally, state and nationwide and/or candidates that directly affect real estate holdings and new transactions, homeowner's rights and the industry as a whole and provide recommendations to the Board of Directors for action.

  • Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) Team for Scott Peters 52nd Congressional District, CA at National Association of REALTORS®- appointed by 2017 SDAR President Bob Kavane
    Jan 2017 - Dec 2023 · 7 yrs

    Legislative meetings and functions between SDAR and Congressman Scott Peters on behalf of the National Association of Realtors.

  • CAR Appointed- Key Contact to Assemblyman Randy Voepel of 71st District at CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
    Jan 2017 - Dec 2022 · 6 yrs

    Provide a direct link between Assemblyman Randy Voepel and CAR with Real Estate concerns regarding upcoming legislation that affects real estate holdings and new transactions, home owner's rights and the industry as a whole while lobbying for action by Assembly-member to support/oppose said legislation.

  • Commercial REALTOR- Senior Advisor at SVN Asset Advisory Group
    Feb 2016 - Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    Commercial Realtor specializing in Multi-Family, Retail and Land Investments, Acquisitions and Dispositions for Mixed-Use Projects, Subdivisions, Redevelopment and Development Projects representing both developers and land owners. DRE# 02007808