Thomas Gille

Background

About Thomas Gille

Tom is the founder (1996) and a Principal of REAL Systems. He has more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate management. He works with local, regional and national firms in the design and implementation of educational and performance improvement programs. As a noted instructor, he has lectured internationally for clients as well as industry organizations. Prior to its acquisition by CBRE in December 2013, Tom was Chief Operating Officer of CAC Real Estate Management, a San Francisco based, commercial property management company. Tom also served as Vice President of asset management at Catellus Development Corporation where he was responsible for all property management and joint venture operations. In 2012, Tom was honored as one of ten management professionals in the nation to be recognized in the inaugural class of BOMA Fellows. He is a past president of BOMA California, BOMA San Francisco, and IREM San Francisco. Tom has taught extensively for various industry associations, including as a dean on the faculty of IREM. He has also taught at City College of San Francisco, University of San Francisco and at University of Southern California. He holds a lifetime teaching credential with the State of California, and is accredited in multiple states to teach continuing education in real estate.