ROBERT FOSTER

President, Greater Los Angeles

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Robert Foster, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Greater Los Angeles, is responsible for the day-to day operations of 2,100 sales associates working in 26 offices from Long Beach to Santa Barbara. He stepped into the role after serving as chief operating officer for the Southwest region. The 40-year veteran of residential real estate has a career that includes executive positions with Merrill Lynch Realty, RML Realty and the Jon Douglas Real Estate Service Group Inc. The alumnus of the University of California, Los Angeles, teaches real estate principles and practices and is a frequent lecturer on the subject. His community outreach includes serving as past chairman for the Coldwell Banker Charitable Foundation and past board member of the Los Angeles Conservancy’s board of directors.

What was your proudest moment?

The marriage to my wife and the birth of my children

What is your alma mater?

UCLA

What is your next project?

Leading Coldwell Banker and the real estate industry through he this changing landscape to what the future of real estate will be.

Who is your hero?

John F. Kennedy

What do you like best about Los Angeles?

Its diversity and vibrance of lifestyles.