“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 

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