Christopher Rising — Rising Realty Partners

Co-Founder and Chief Executive

THE LATEST: Rising Realty Partners, known for its office properties, especially downtown, is expanding into the industrial and residential sectors. The company also increased its third-party management business during the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2019, Rising was named chief executive of the company, which he founded with his father in 2011. Also in 2019, the company purchased its first property outside of L.A., the 22-story Civic Center Plaza in downtown Denver.
BACKGROUND: Prior to launching Rising Realty with his father, veteran developer Nelson Rising, Rising held roles at a number of companies. He started his career as an associate at Pillsbury Madison & Sutro before joining Cushman Realty Corp. Rising also served as a director at Cushman & Wakefield of California Inc. and was senior vice president of asset transactions at MPG Office Trust Inc., where he worked on the company’s finances.
YEARS ON THE LA500: 5
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