As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Intersection, we reflect on an incredible journey. It all started decades ago with two individuals, a shared vision, and a commitment to excellence. From their early days at Coldwell Banker Commercial in downtown Los Angeles, our founders—Rocco Cortese and Mark Hoekstra—laid the groundwork for a thriving real estate company. Their story highlights the power of collaboration, innovation, and strong partnerships in commercial real estate.

Humble Beginnings: A Partnership Forms

In 1987, Rocco and Mark met at Coldwell Banker Commercial in downtown Los Angeles. Their careers soon took different paths, but the bond they formed set the stage for something bigger.

Rocco left Coldwell Banker to build a successful brokerage career with JLL in San Francisco. During this time, he excelled professionally while also starting a family, marking a period of personal and career growth.

Meanwhile, Mark joined IDS Real Estate and launched the company’s San Diego office. After years of success, he founded Heritage Real Estate Advisors, solidifying his leadership in the industry.

A New Chapter: The Birth of The Heritage Group

On November 14, 2014, Rocco and Mark reunited. They combined their experience and vision in a small office on State Street in Little Italy, San Diego. That day, they founded The Heritage Group, a company built on trust, partnership, and exceptional service.

Their complementary skills created a strong foundation. Rocco brought expertise in capital markets and investment management. Mark contributed deep knowledge of real estate operations and services. Together, they set the stage for future success.

The Evolution to Intersection

In 2018, the company rebranded from The Heritage Group to Intersection. The new name reflected the company’s core value: partnership. Just like an intersection, where paths meet, the company brought together diverse expertise to create something greater.

This rebranding was more than a name change. It marked a broader vision. The company expanded beyond property management to include real estate investments, brokerage, and facilities services. Clients now had access to a full suite of integrated real estate solutions.

Expansion and Growth

The momentum continued in 2019. Intersection expanded into Lindon, UT, marking its first office outside California. Acquiring a major property management account in Utah added seven team members and strengthened the company’s national presence.

Today, Intersection has grown to more than 45 team members. The company operates across four service areas: Brokerage, Equities, Real Estate Services, and Facility Services. This diversification allows the firm to offer a fully integrated approach to commercial real estate.

Looking Ahead: A Promising Future

As we celebrate 10 years, we look ahead with excitement. The past decade has been extraordinary, but the best is yet to come. Intersection remains dedicated to strong relationships, trusted partnerships, and delivering exceptional value across all sectors of commercial real estate.

Our growth over the years is just the beginning. As we expand and refine our services, we stay true to our core values: wisdom, equality, determination, ingenuity, stewardship and collaboration. The future holds exciting opportunities as we continue shaping the industry.

Here’s to 10 years of success—and many more to come!

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or joined us along the way, we couldn’t have done it without you. Here’s to the future of Intersection, where the next intersection of growth and opportunity awaits!