6341 N 34th Pl

Dani Gerz began her commercial real estate career at a family office, serving as the in-house leasing agent for a growing portfolio of assets. As the firm expanded, so did her responsibilities. Today, she oversees the leasing and management of more than 100,000 square feet of commercial property.

Working closely with both landlords and tenants, Dani brings a well-rounded perspective to every transaction. She understands the priorities, pressures, and opportunities on both sides of the table, allowing her to structure thoughtful, strategic deals that create lasting value for all parties involved.

In addition to leasing and management, Dani plays an integral role in sourcing acquisition opportunities and leading value-add development initiatives that enhance asset performance and strengthen long-term ownership returns.

Before transitioning into commercial real estate, Dani spent more than 20 years in the hospitality industry, where she cultivated a people-first mindset and earned a reputation for warmth, integrity, and meticulous attention to detail. A former Division I soccer player, she brings discipline, competitiveness, and a team-oriented approach to every assignment—always advocating fiercely for her clients’ best interests.

Whether navigating a complex negotiation or evaluating the next growth opportunity, Dani is a trusted partner and a dedicated resource for all your commercial real estate needs.

Elias Martinez brings more than 15 years of experience in the Financial Services sector and offers a unique depth of knowledge that spans both residential and commercial real estate transactions. As a licensed broker, he is known for his strategic insight, professionalism, and client-focused approach.

Known as “Eli” to friends and colleagues, he is especially passionate about serving faith-based and non-profit organizations with their commercial real estate needs. His recent work includes representing Cuidad en lo Alto of Santa Clarita—owners of one of the most recognizable properties in the Santa Clarita Valley—as well as Victory Tabernacle of Burbank, CA, assisting with a land acquisition for an upcoming building project. Most recently, Elias represented Ministerio Profético Rhema in the purchase of a long-standing church property located at 23986 Pine St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321. A true community landmark for many years, the property was successfully acquired for $2,080,000.

Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, UMass Global
Associate of Science in Accounting, Barstow Community College
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
Licensed Insurance Agent – Property & Casualty
Licensed Real Estate Broker/Sales Agent
General Securities Principal

Nina always goes the extra mile. Bringing an entertainment professional’s perspective to the world of commercial real estate, she knows how to work with fast paced, creative, demanding, deadline-sensitive and decisive people. Her qualities of perseverance, follow through, and tenacious negotiation allow her to be a strong advocate for her clients, including MGM Entertainment, and 20th Century Fox Television.

A 10+ year real estate veteran, Nina specializes in sales and leasing of office, retail and industrial properties. With her large network on LinkedIn, she is a frequent resource for residential agents with clients who have commercial real estate needs, and she is always happy to pay referral fees.

Nina is also a co-working and executive office space expert. Her extensive knowledge of the office landscape in Los Angeles provides businesses flexibility, along with solutions that save time and expense.

She produced “Venture Net,” a popular venture capital conference for startup tech companies. This annual conference is so successful that Shark Tank’s very own Mark Cuban was a keynote speaker.

Nina has a master’s degree from Hunter College in New York City. In her free time, she loves working out, film screenings and discovering all that Los Angeles has to offer.

She also volunteers for the yearly Broker Challenge with Los Angeles Commercial Real Estate Association (LACRA), which raises funds for Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services. She is involved in Toastmasters, which has allowed her to hone her public speaking and leadership skills.

As Managing Director of Saxum West, Mr. Baum is dedicated to corporate growth within local and global markets with respect to sourcing capital and understanding market trends within the private capital markets. He oversees Saxum West’s financing arm and is responsible for managing investor relations.

A 37-year veteran of the real estate lending industry, Mr. Baum has experience in every facet of private lending as well as intuitive navigation through most market trends. As a private capital specialist, Mr. Baum has been involved in establishing and leading several successful subprime and private lending institutions. Mr. Baum’s hands-on approach with collateral analysis, pricing and underwriting are what give him a leading edge in his field.

Mr. Baum currently manages private mortgage funds recognized for providing investors with solid predictable returns on prime real estate in Southern and Northern California. Previously, as Managing Director for Fortis Capital Group, Mr. Baum contributed his talents in sourcing capital for an unprecedented amount of transactions, and created strategic alliances for the firm. Mr. Baum holds degrees in Business Communication and Psychology from Bridgewater State University as well as a license from the California Department of Real Estate.

A 10-year veteran in commercial real estate, Joe Bolognese founded Saxum West with a clear vision to combine streamlined, innovative solutions with efficient, exemplary service, in an industry where those things are not commonly found. As Managing Director, a primary objective of his is to ensure that the company and its employees embody and adhere to its core values as it conducts its business operations. He is responsible for overseeing Saxum West’s property brokerage division, as well as the commercial debt & structured finance platform.

Prior to founding Saxum West, he worked in both Brokerage Services and Capital Markets at a Fortune 200 global commercial real estate firm, where he sourced middle market debt for a variety of deal types, and exclusively represented numerous high-profile clients in both the acquisition & disposition of industrial, multifamily, retail, office and land properties.

Mr. Bolognese has built a strong network of relationships with his clients by prioritizing transparency and a strong sense of ethics in his business. His network is a testament to his values and character, which he has incorporated into the operational code of the company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from University of Southern California, and a broker’s license from the California Department of Real Estate.