“Fred has established himself as a leader in the industry because of both his vast knowledge and the many relationships that he has built throughout his career. Fred always puts his clients first representing them with the highest integrity and professionalism.”
-Vicky Espinosa, Senior Associate at CBRE
ABOUT
Fred Encinas, Broker
Fred’s interest in Real Estate started when he purchased his first piece of land at the age of sixteen. This eventually led him to obtaining his real estate license where he sold land in the Victor Valley area during his college years.
With over 45 years in the retail real estate both at the corporate and brokerage levels, Fred has worked with some of the industry’s top companies with positions ranging from Real Estate Representative to his current position as Broker/Owner of his own Commercial Real Estate company. Fred’s corporate career in retail real estate began as a Facility Engineering Assistant for Market Basket, a Division of the Kroger Company. Since then, his hard work led him to positions with Chief Auto Parts, Round Table Pizza, McDonalds, In-N-Out Burger, and EZ Lube as well as Sr. Vice President at NAI Capital, Inc. Fred is currently the Broker /Owner of Oaks Commercial Real Estate. Fred has represented many retail food clients in Southern California and is expanding his client base throughout the Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire markets.
Background & Experience
Oaks Commercial Real Estate/Oaks Realty, Owner/ Broker, 1996 - present.
Senior Vice President, NAI Capital Inc., 2008 - 2022
Vice President of Real Estate and Development, EZ Lube (Currently Valvoline), Santa Ana, 2006-2007
Director of Real Estate, In-N-Out Burger Corporation, Baldwin Park, 1993-2006
Director of Real Estate Services, Round Table Pizza Corporation, San Francisco, 1989-1993
Real Estate Representative, McDonald’s Corporation, Woodland Hills, 1986-1989
Real Estate Representative, Chief Auto Parts, A Division of The Southland Corporation, 1980-1986
Real Estate Associate, Amity Realty, Victorville, CA, 1975-1986
Facility Engineering Assistant, Market Basket, A Division of the Kroger Company, 1969-1980
Professional Affiliations & Designations
California Real Estate Broker (1984 to Present)
Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
Association of Corporate Real Estate Executives (ACRE)
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
NACORE International (CORENET) Masters of Corporate Real Estate
National Association of Realtors/ Tri Counties Board of Realtors
California Community College Teachers Credential
Educational Background
Azusa Pacific University- Master of Business Administration- MBA - 1980
University of Southern California (USC) - Food Marketing Management Certificate - 1977
California State Polytechnic University -Bachelor of Science- Business Administration - 1974