Managing Principal, Downtown Los Angeles
Cresa
Lawson Martin serves as an executive managing principal and market leader at Cresa, an occupier-centric commercial real estate firm. In his role, Martin leads the firm’s culture, strategy and growth in the area.
Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Southern California
First job: Junior assistant for the leasing team of the Century Plaza Towers in Century City
Favorite charity or cause: Wells of Hope
Favorite book: The Bible
Favorite restaurant for fun: Joey’s
Favorite restaurant for business: The California Club in DTLA
Favorite quote: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
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