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Frank Schulz III, SIOR, serves as Managing Principal for The Klabin Company, one of the top-ranked commercial real estate firms in Los Angeles. In his position, he oversees the vision, future direction and growth of The Klabin Company. Recently named to Real Estate Forum’s 2018 “50 Under 40” list of CRE’s rising stars, Frank has spent his entire 20-year career with The Klabin Company. He rose to the position of Managing Principal by the time he was just 34 years old due in large part to his ability to forge long-standing relationships with some of the most recognizable businesses in the Los Angeles area.

He has finalized multiple transactions in excess of $40 million, and is a two-time winner of the SIOR Largest Transaction Award. Frank is a past President of SIOR Greater Los Angeles Chapter; he has served as the Global Young Professionals Chair for SIOR; he is a past President and Chairman of the Los Angeles Transportation Club and he currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Sharefest, Inc., an organization dedicated to empowering youth and transforming communities. Frank resides in Palos Verdes, California with his wife and two children.

Nick Buss joined The Klabin Company in 2019. Although new to commercial real estate, his life accomplishments are impressive, and he knows the value of being part of a team. He played Division I college baseball for the University of Southern California (USC); was drafted in the 8th round by the Los Angeles Dodgers; enjoyed a more than 10-year career in professional baseball; had two stints in the Major Leagues (first with the Dodgers and then with the Los Angeles Angels); hit a home run for the Angels; won a batting title in Triple AAA baseball and got to travel all over the country playing the game he loved. He also had the opportunity to play with the likes of Clayton Kershaw, Mike Trout and Albert Pujols, all future hall of famers.

When he finished his baseball career with the Minnesota Twins organization in 2018, Nick decided to return to USC to complete his studies. His dad was involved in real estate, and Nick developed a passion for the business as well. After finishing his degree, he went on a mission to meet as many people as possible that went to USC and worked in real estate, specifically industrial real estate. This led him to an introduction to Frank Schulz III, Managing Principal at The Klabin Company. Frank too had played sports at USC (he was a member of the National Championship water polo team in 2003) and studied Planning and Development, so an immediate connection was made. Nick was hired in early 2019 and got off to a fast start, closing multiple transactions in his first year.

Nick was born and raised in Michigan, and he currently resides in Redondo Beach with his wife and baby daughter. In his free time, Nick enjoys golfing, traveling and spending time with his family.

The Klabin Company’s David A. Prior, SIOR, has had two jobs in his life. The first he started when he was 14, working at a bicycle shop in Westwood. He sold and repaired bikes. He also got exposed to the shop’s interesting clientele: business leaders; professors at nearby University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA); celebrities and politicians. David loved his job, and while he did not know it at the time, it would lead to a relationship with a client who would help shape his career for the rest of his life. That person was Stuart Klabin, founder of The Klabin Company. The two hit it off and Stuart suggested that David call him when he finished his studies. David called him, graduated, finished up his morally obligated time at the bike shop and started working for Stuart on March 5, 1979. It’s the only job he’s had since college.

His journey would take him to being named president of The Klabin Company in 1993. Today, David is Senior Managing Principal and the largest shareholder in the firm. He is proud of his career.

“I enjoy having control over my life,” said David. “What I’ve been able to do is extract from experiences in the business to craft a vision for what I want a brokerage firm to be. It starts with taking care of people, being fair to those around you. I set out to create a culture where I wanted to come to work every day and that has been accomplished. I love the people I work with. I have great partners and ultimately, I feel good about being here, which at the end of the day benefits our clients.”

Beyond his impressive client list of leading companies in industrial real estate, David is a founder and past president of CORFAC International, one of the most influential commercial real estate organizations in the world. In 2020, he celebrated his 30th year as a member of the Society of Office and Industrial Realtors (SIOR). He is a past president of the SIOR Greater Los Angeles Chapter and also served on the Board of Trustees for SIOR Foundation from 2007-2012. He is a past chair of the Professional Standards Committee and the Brokerage Management Specialty Practice Board, and in 2011, David received the Roy C. Seeley Perpetual Award.

“I’ve been fortunate to be in a position to observe the industry and the world as a whole for the past 40 years,” said David. “This has allowed me to understand how I want to live and how I can keep a balance between my personal and business lives. Maybe I’ve come to an enlightened state of what life is all about. I’m grateful I can pass my insight on to the young, talented brokers in our office.

David and his wife reside in his native West Los Angeles. They have three adult sons. David still enjoys cycling, loves golfing and thoroughly enjoys dining and fine wines.

Todd Taugner, SIOR, Principal, is one of the partners in The Klabin Company. He has been instrumental in the growth of the firm and one of the top producing members of the team since starting his career at The Klabin Company more than 30 years ago. Todd has local, regional, national and international experience in the representation of owners and users of industrial/R&D and office property. He specializes in the management of his clients’ real estate needs, be they acquisition (for lease or purchase) or disposition (sublease and sales), locally, regionally and nationally.

Todd is a member of the Society of Industrial & Office Realtors (SIOR) and the American Industrial Real Estate Association (AIR). Todd and his wife are second generation Los Angelenos who raised a third generation in Hermosa Beach. They have three adult children. Todd enjoys volleyball and skiing but remains a surfer at heart.