Patricia Gehrke

PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT

Patty has been a commercial property accountant with Weststar since May 2015.  She has an accounting degree from Colorado State University and more than 10 years of property management accounting experience prior to coming to Weststar.

Patty has 2 children and loves to be outdoors—usually riding her bicycle!

Beth DaVisio

CONTROLLER

Growing up, Beth lived in five different states but always considered her place of birth, Colorado, home. She earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Metropolitan State University in Denver. She has more than 30 years of property management accounting experience. She started working at Weststar in 1998 as the only accounting person.

Marcie Boxer

PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT

Marcie is a 4th generation Denver native who graduated from Overland High School. She attended Arizona State University and the University of Colorado, Boulder. Marcie has worked in the accounting field since college and has worked at Weststar for 18 years.

She enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, traveling and cooking.

Nikki Kreger

PROPERTY MANAGER

Born in South Dakota, Nikki moved to Colorado when she was three-months-old and has called it her home ever since. She took a brief break from Colorado when she attended college in California. Nikki has worked in all facets of property management for more than 20 years with the majority of those years at Weststar. She has experience in all types of commercial and community management including commercial buildings, single family HOAs, condo complexes, high rises and townhomes. When she isn’t working, Nikki enjoys spending time with her two children and being outdoors.

Scott Dubé

PROPERTY MANAGER

Scott has been a self-motivated asset in his successful management of both commercial and residential real estate properties along the front range.

His expertise in dealing with complex commercial property budgets and financials, including bidding, contract management, lease and conflict resolution has also proven to have been a strength not only for Weststar, but equally for owners and tenants alike.

Scott’s extensive knowledge about multiple facets of commercial management, including landscaping, snow-removal, HVAC systems, store-fronts, roofing, and Triple Net leasing, helps him develop successful relationships with his tenants, owners and vendors to ensuring he provides the highest level of property management services.

Sheldon Hayutin

SENIOR BROKER

As a native of Denver, Colorado, and having graduated from the University of Denver’s Business School early in life, Sheldon has been in touch with the needs of companies within this market throughout his successful career. His experience working the family business of Jake’s Auto Parts Stores, as well as handling all the real estate transactions for their company, expanded his reach along many facets of multiple industries.

When the family sold its business in 1982, Sheldon acquired his real estate brokers license upon which he began his new career with Shames Makovsky Realty a short year later. During this period, he found great reward and prolonged success in specializing in warehousing, manufacturing, and retail, along with the handling of other unique business transactions for his clients. Since that time, Sheldon has been honored by the loyalty that many of his customers have shown to him over the last 28 years, with many of them calling upon his expertise for further repeat sales.

Since joining Weststar Commercial several years ago, his presence is welcomed daily with his broad smile, down-to-earth mannerisms, and his keen ability to understand the nuances of the commercial real estate markets. He is highly respected throughout the community and within the industry, and plays a large role in continuing to help his clients grow ever more successful.

Tim S. Hakes

SENIOR BROKER

Tim is a conscientious, down-to-earth, seasoned veteran of the commercial real estate brokerage industry in the greater metro Denver area and Front Range. He facilitates the acquisition, disposition, and development of all types of commercial property. Over the multitude of years, Tim has built a distinguished reputation for his honesty, integrity, and reliability.

His attention to detail results in transactions that are well-executed, and that define his character as one who cares about the needs of his clients. His familiarity with all metro area sub-markets ensures that his clients are kept abreast of supply and demand factors, absorption of space, and continually changing market conditions.

As a member of the Denver Board of REALTORS®, Tim is an annual recipient of its Million Dollar Roundtable Award. In addition to this honor, he is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

Tim Hakes is a graduate of Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa
and holds degrees in Business and Recreation.

Lev Cohen

SENIOR BROKER

Lev’s years of expertise working with corporations of varying sizes across industries has given him a keen insight into helping companies continue to grow.

His hard work and determination in the mortgage industry, property management, development, and marketing has served him well in his understanding the specialized needs of his clients. As a commercial real estate broker, Lev has grown a reputation in the industry as one who strives to satisfy those he works with.

Lev’s expertise in leasing retail centers both large and small, as well as dedicated efforts in the selling and leasing of a wide range of industrial properties, and sales of large retail box assets makes him a strong player for developers, owners and tenants alike.

As passionate as Lev is about his career, he is equally committed to the community. He is involved in mentoring young athletes through his coaching, as well as in organizing and operating many ice hockey camps in the area.

Having graduated with a BSBA from the University of Denver’s, Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, Lev’s well-rounded layers of experience has benefitted him and the community.

Michael Hayutin

PRINCIPAL

As one of the primary principals of Weststar Commercial, Michael has actively been involved in the acquisition and new development of property within the commercial and residential real estate markets. In addition, his expert knowledge and experience in leasing and management has helped Weststar become a recognized leader in the Denver metro commercial real estate market.
Throughout the years, Michael has skillfully taken the lead in identifying, analyzing, developing, and negotiating complex commercial transactions that has placed Weststar as a leader in successfully finding the right solutions for its clients.
Along with his experience in commercial real estate operations and management, Michael is well-versed in both the legal and taxation aspects of complex commercial real estate transactions. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management, with a Concentration in Accounting from Tulane University. He further earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver College of Law, as well as a Master of Tax Law (LLM) from the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business.

Kevin Hayutin

PRINCIPAL

As one of the principals of Weststar Commercial, Kevin has shown a strong dedication toward serving the best interests of his clients, having worked closely with owners, tenants, and brokers alike. His expertise and knowledge in leasing and property management has helped him to attain the highest level of respect from both his peers and his clients.

Kevin brings more than 15 years of experience to the table in all facets of the commercial real estate industry. His hands-on approach in working with both tenants and property owners in management, leasing, and property development has set him apart from the crowd as a competitive player.

As a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and a member of the Denver Metropolitan Commercial Association of Realtors (DMCAR), Kevin’s expertise in the commercial retail property sectors is unparalleled to many in this complex industry.