Dedeaux Properties Elevates Matt Evans to President; Alon Kraft to CFO

LOS ANGELES - Feb. 26, 2025 - PRLog -- Los Angeles-based industrial development and investment firm Dedeaux Properties has announced that Matt Evans has been promoted to President, while continuing his role as Chief Investment Officer.

Since joining Dedeaux in 2016, Evans has played a key role in the acquisition of $1.1 billion of commercial real estate assets through single asset and portfolio transactions helping Dedeaux become one of the most active developers and investors in logistics-oriented real estate facilities in Southern California.     Previously, Evans led the asset management and capital markets activities for Arden, and GE Real Estate's wholly owned office portfolio accounting for approximately 15 million square-feet across the United States. He holds a BA in Economics from UCLA and an MBA from Columbia University.

Dedeaux Properties also announces that Chief Operating Officer Alon Kraft also will assume the duties of Chief Financial Officer.

Kraft has been responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective management of the firm's operations, which includes risk and compliance administration, asset management, due diligence, and other organizational requirements. He has more than 30 years of commercial real estate experience, managing various aspects of asset and portfolio teams. He has taken lead roles in negotiating joint ventures, purchase contracts, loan agreements, leases, financial reviews, and operational matters. Prior to joining Dedeaux, Kraft held multiple roles at Lowe Enterprises in Los Angeles, CA.  Kraft earned both his Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Planning degrees from the University of Southern California where he remains active as an adjunct instructor in real estate finance at the USC Price School of Public Policy, Dollinger Master of Real Estate Development program.

"Matt and Alon's roles in the company have been pivotal to the strategic growth of Dedeaux Properties as it has become one of the best-in-class logistics real estate platforms in Southern California," said company founder and CEO Brett Dedeaux.  "As we enter our third decade, their expanded leadership positions will further strengthen the company as we continue to drive innovation and long-term value."

About Dedeaux Properties

Los Angeles-based Dedeaux Properties, LLC (http://www.dedeauxproperties.com) focuses on the investment and development of logistics-oriented properties. A known innovator and leader in the IOS (Industrial Outdoor Storage) sector of logistics properties, Dedeaux Properties has an active pipeline of more than two million square feet of industrial properties including distribution, transloading, truck terminals and trailer yards.