BentleyForbes is staffed by a team of senior executives and industry professionals with expertise in commercial real estate acquisitions, asset management, finance, investment banking and corporate operations. The strategic oversight of the Company is directed by its Executive Committee, which includes C. Frederick Wehba, Sr., as Chairman; and C. Frederick Wehba II, as Vice Chairman, Chad Wehba, as a Partner, and Cyle Wehba, also a Partner. David W. Cobb, as President & CEO and Robert E. Dezzutti, as Chief Operating Officer, round out the Executive Committee team. The Executive Committee works directly to develop strategies and investment programs, implemented by the Company’s senior executives under the oversight of Mr. Cobb, who is directly responsible for the Company’s day-to-day operations and investment transactions.
C. Frederick Wehba
C. Frederick Wehba serves as Chairman of BentleyForbes and is a standing member of the firm’s Executive Committee. In this position, Mr. Wehba contributes to the strategic development and oversight of the firm’s business goals and operational platform. He is directly involved with the other members of the Executive Committee in monitoring the firm’s investment programs, defining acquisition criteria, overseeing capital market relationships and developing internal operating procedures.
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A Noted Philanthropist
A noted philanthropist, Mr. Wehba is involved in more than 30 charities around the United States and is currently serving or has served on the Board of Directors for the following organizations: The Boy Scouts of America, California Baptist University, Westside Community Church (which Mr. Wehba also founded), First Baptist of Beverly Hills, The Institute for Social and Economic Policy in the Middle East (part of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University), The Dove Foundation and The Associates For Breast Cancer Studies (ABC’s) (part of the John Wayne Cancer Institute). He is also listed in The Who’s Who of American Business Leaders.
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The “In Christ” Church of Beverly Hills
The “In Christ” Church of Beverly Hills was established in April 2002 with help from Fred Wehba. Mr. Wehba began with a Bible study in his home. However, after several months, attendance exceeded 200 and more space was needed, leading to the formation of the In Christ Church of Beverly Hills.
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C. Frederick Wehba II
C. Frederick Wehba II serves as Vice Chairman of BentleyForbes and is a standing member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Along with other members of the Wehba family, Mr. Wehba founded BentleyForbes in 1993. Since its inception the firm has completed commercial real estate transactions valued in excess of $3.5 billion in markets across the U.S. Mr. Wehba has contributed to all areas of the Company ensuring the firm’s business goals and strategic development in key real estate markets.
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The Watergate
The Watergate is truly a unique property. Not only is it a signature building in Washington, DC, it is a piece of American history, C. Frederick Wehba II told the Gridskipper blog after BentleyForbes acquired the Watergate Office Building in 2006. “Tourists can and do visit the building. Because the Watergate is just a short walk from the White House, the State Department, Georgetown, and because it is next to the Kennedy Center, its location makes it a popular spot.”
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A Name For The Company
In 2004, C. Frederick Wehba II told National Real Estate Investor how he came up with a name for the company that reflected its business strategy of acquiring Class A trophy properties across the country. “I tried to find a name that sounded prominent and blue-blooded. I had a “Rolls Royce” magazine that had a photograph of a Bentley on the front of it, and a Forbes magazine beside it. I was trying to come up with names, and I combined the two.”
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June 8, 2004
June 8, 2004 — David W. Cobb, a well-known force in the commercial real estate industry, has been named President and CEO of BentleyForbes. “We are committed to building a team of seasoned investment professionals to sharpen our focus on acquiring Class A commercial real estate properties across the nation,” said BentleyForbes Chairman C. Frederick Wehba. “David’s demonstrated success with some of the industry’s most widely recognized companies will provide BentleyForbes with a dynamic leader to implement our strategic growth program, and provide a depth of experience finely-tuned at the institutional level. We also expect to add an experienced executive vice president in the near future to further augment our leadership team, and are currently reviewing candidates with David to fill this position.”
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Fred Wehba
Fred Wehba, chairman of the real estate investment firm Bentley Forbes, has built his castle–now he wants to ensure his place in history. “We want to build a legacy–a dynasty, really. It’s the dream of my sons to pass along the company to their children,” he told Andy Fixmer of the Los Angeles Business Journal in 2004. Taking a cue from medieval kings, whose savvy cross-border alliances added to their holdings and ensured their security, Wehba has brought on a handful of senior executives with experience in investment banking and publicly held real estate companies.
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David W. Cobb
When he hired David W. Cobb in 2004, BentleyForbes Chairman C. Frederick Wehba said he wanted to beef up the level of skill and desire in the BentleyForbes business plan, even though the company had already experienced widespread success in commercial real estate markets. The experience of Mr. Cobb will help keep BentleyForbes on top of its market competition by contributing invaluable information and knowledge to the company. Mr. Cobb’s appointment corresponded with the formation of a corporate executive committee to work with the president to create new investment strategies that build upon the company portfolio.
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Robert “Bert” Dezzutti
In 2008, BentleyForbes Chairman Fred Wehba announced that Mr. Robert “Bert” Dezzutti had joined the company as Chief Operating Officer. “Bert Dezzutti is a tremendous addition to our executive committee,” Mr. Wehba said. “He is a well respected executive with a documented track record of success in the commercial real estate industry. His talent and experience will play a significant role in helping to shape our future success as we continue to expand our nationwide portfolio of trophy office, luxury hospitality and corporate real estate.” “We specifically pursued Mr. Dezzutti because of his extensive experience in the institutional real estate arena where he successfully met and exceeded the operational demands of large-scale real estate portfolios as a senior leader with both Equity Office and Cushman & Wakefield,” said C. Frederick Wehba II, vice chairman of BentleyForbes.
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