Nelson Rising — Rising Realty Partners

Co-Founder and Chairman

THE LATEST: Rising is an L.A. commercial real estate veteran who was involved in many of the county’s most iconic buildings. In 2019, he stepped down as chief executive of Rising Realty but stayed on as chairman and as a member of the company’s investment committee. The company is now expanding from office to multifamily and industrial properties.
BACKGROUND: Rising has more than 40 years of experience in the real estate industry. He oversaw development of iconic projects including the U.S. Bank Tower and Gas Company Tower downtown as well as the development of Playa Vista. Rising was previously president and chief executive of MPG Office Trust Inc., chief executive of Catellus Development Corp. and a senior partner at Maguire Thomas Partners. He also managed mayoral campaigns for former Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley.
YEARS ON THE LA500: 6
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