Joseph Killinger, Founder and CEO

Mr. Killinger, the founder of Learning Links Centers, is well qualified as a syndicator of Real Estate properties, having successfully syndicated five buildings within the past three years as well as having been involved in real estate for the past 20 years, earning his California Real Estate license in 1986 and earning his Broker's license in 1988. He also has committed his time to philanthropic ventures for the past 3 years. Between the years of 1991 and 1993 Mr. Killinger worked for Kennedy-Wilson Inc., the largest real estate auction company in the Unites States, and one of the larger commercial real estate management companies.

Prior to entering the Real Estate auction business, Mr. Killinger owned and operated a real estate development company, specializing tin the acquisition and rehabilitation of high-end homes in the Los Feliz and La Canada neighborhoods of Los Angeles.  During this time, Mr. Killinger acquired and disposed 16 high-end assets.  This experience proved highly valuable when in 1993 Mr. Killinger was instrumental in starting The Sands Group, the real estate auction division of Fred Sands Realtors, and in 1995 when Mr. Killinger, along with George Pino started their own investment and Off-Site Property Management company, O.P.M. Investments. 

Mr. Killinger and Mr. Pino made their first multi-family acquisition in 1995, a small six unit building in a low-income neighborhood of Korea town in Los Angeles.   Since then they have acquired over 20 buildings, rehabbing and selling most of them. In 2002 Mr. Killinger founded Learning Links Centers, LLC, a new type of Socially Responsible Real Estate Investment company, geared toward investing in low to moderate income neighborhoods of larger metropolitan areas of the United States.  Their first acquisition was a 29 unit apartment building located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Baldwin Village, an area known for its high density and high crime rate.   To date, Learning Links Centers has acquired 7 buildings, for a total of 467 units, with a market value of over $10,000,000. 

Mr. Killinger also served as the CFO of United Universe; an environmental Non-Profit agency.  Mr. Killinger attended the University of Nebraska.

Jkillinger@learninglinkscenters.com

George Pino, Managing Principal and COO

George Pino is extremely well qualified in the analysis, disposition, management and syndication of commercial real estate having been personally responsible for the sale of and/or directly involved in the marketing of over 5,900 assets, including nearly 300 commercial properties, resulting in closed transactions totaling over $600,000,000 throughout the United States. 

After graduating from the University of Southern California, Mr. Pino joined Kennedy-Wilson, Inc.  During his tenure from 1987-1993 at Kennedy-Wilson Mr. Pino rose to become the manager of the Closing Department.  His responsibilities included working as a liaison with developers, sellers and buyers, while overseeing the closings of sales.  Early on, Mr. Pino was given the management of the closings for all Texas sale properties, and oversaw the closings of over 4,000 assets in the state of Texas.  During this time he also opened the closing department’s offices in Dallas.   In addition to the Dallas office, Mr. Pino also supervised the opening of offices in New York, Boston, Chicago and Pleasanton California. 

In 1993, Mr. Pino joined Mr. Joe Killinger at The Sands Group, the Real Estate Auction division for Fred Sands Realtors and continued working at that company until 2002.  During his time there he was responsible for targeting potential auction marketing opportunities, and conducting feasibility studies of the properties.  Additionally he was brought in to analyze potential development opportunities for local banks/Savings and Loans.

Mr. Pino, along with Mr. Killinger started a real estate investment and holding company in 1995, beginning with their first multi-family acquisition of a small six unit apartment building in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles.  Since then they have acquired over 20 buildings, rehabbing and selling most of them

In 2002, Mr. Pino, along with Joseph Killinger started Learning Links Centers, LLC, a new type of Socially Responsible Real Estate Investment Company, geared toward investing in low to moderate income neighborhoods of larger metropolitan areas of the United States and highlighting educational opportunities for their residents.   Their first acquisition was a 29 unit apartment building well situated in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Baldwin Village, an area known for its high density and high crime rate.   To date, Learning Links Centers has acquired 7 buildings, for a total of 467 units, with a market value of over $10,000,000.

Concurrently with starting Learning Links Centers George Pino along with Mr. Killinger was recruited by, and joined, DBL Realtors to start their commercial division. After the acquisition of DBL by Sotheby’s International Realty, Mr. Pino noticed a need for a boutique commercial company that had it’s Client’s Best Interests in mind. Realizing this need he started Commercial Broker’s International along with Joseph Killinger.  Offering full service, including property management.

Gpino@learninglinkscenters.com

Mollie Dondick, Office Administrator

Mollie Dondick was born and raised in Southern California and is a graduate of Santa Monica High School. She is currently continuing education classes as well as working towards her Real Estate License.

Mollie chose to align with Learning Links Centers in order to work with a company with impeccable and creditability in this field. "It's great to live and work in an area with so many great investment opportunities". Her understanding of excellent client services and organizational skills stems from her background in both the hospitality business and her many years assisting in her family's Real Estate business in Southern California. Mollie is an asset to the company and we're proud to have her on our team. Mollie is also proficient in Microsoft Office, FrontPage, Adobe Design Suite and is currently being educated on Yardi and other property management systems.

Mdondick@learninglinkscenters.com

Stefanie LaRue, Los Angeles Regional Property Manager

Stefanie LaRue comes to LLC Property Management with over 15 years' experience in Commercial Real Estate and residential Property Management. Stefanie has a passion for building positive working relationships with tenants, vendors and all those with whom she interacts. Service-oriented and focused on meeting the needs of our tenants while maintaining profitable investments for the company, Stefanie is ready to meet the high demands and expectations of her position. Her uplifting, can-do attitude is contagious, bringing a warm smile to the workplace and inspiring others to do the same.

In addition to her work in the commercial real estate industry, Stefanie has been actively involved in several non-profit foundations and ventures in which she has employed her high standards and work ethic to bring about positive, lasting results. Whether campaigning for support for young breast cancer victims, serving on the Boards of the organizations, or for rescuing at-risk, special needs animals, she has had a positive impact in each endeavor.

SLaRue@llcpm.com

John Rozelle, Capital Markets

John Rozelle has spent the last thirteen years consulting, crafting strategic plans, identifying investments, and arranging capital for both real estate and operating companies. Having helped launch 6 companies, 2 business units and hundreds of real estate investments, John has achieved success by being able to provide strategic counsel while transforming the entrepreneur's vision to the critical analysis of the capital markets. His approach is grounded in experience within culturally diverse environments, ranging from small businesses to multi-national corporations. He first began working with Mr. Killinger and Mr. Pino in 2006 while originating investment opportunities and investment banking business for Buchanan Street Partners. In 2007 he arranged the debt and equity for the purchase of The Madeline Apartments in Dallas, TX while collaborating with Zisler Capital Partners. Based on the tremendous opportunity to expand the platform nationally during these times of favorable valuation, john joined the firm in the summer of 2009. Mr. Rozelle earned a B.A. from UCLA focused on the development of economic markets through the Economics and International Development Studies departments. He has been Vice-Chair of ULI-LA's Capital Markets Program Committee and actively involved in the Los Angeles, NAIOP-U Program Committee.

JRozelle@learninglinkscenters.com