Commercial Leasing in Metro Phoenix Area

Lizette Borbon-Iskhakova is a member of De Rito Partners, Inc since 2006 and continues to be recognized as one of the top producers for the company. Lizette is an outstanding advocate in the Hispanic Retail Leasing Team covering the State of Arizona and continues to garner results in the toughest of economic times for her clients.

Raised in Nogales, Sonora Mexico, Lizette has an unparalleled understanding of the culture and language which provides her with a well-developed ability and keen insight to target and successfully unite landlords with tenants of different cultures and backgrounds.

Lizette takes pride in providing value-add for the communities she serves and for creating success in the lives of 1st generation business clientele. She is a member of the international council of shopping centers (ICSC).

Lizette has established her tenant based clients into new markets such as Albuquerque, NM and Texas.

Her dedication and ability to take her clients from concept to store opening, continues to set her apart and makes her a valuable asset to clients. Along with her long standing relationships in California, Texas, New Mexico, the state of Sonora, Guadalajara, Jalisco and Mexico City.

Lizette has a strong cooperative relationship with Mexico and Latin America through advocacy, trade, networking and information.

In partnerships and information sharing where Arizona and the U.S. economy benefit from enhanced bi-national open relationships with public and private sectors.

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Michael Franks

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Michael Franks specializes in the leasing and sales of retail properties and shopping centers and brings more than 43 years of experience to the company. In his career he has leased and sold well over $500 million dollars of commercial retail property.

Prior to joining De Rito Partners, Michael worked with national brokerage firms such as CBRE, Marcus and Millichap, and Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate.

As senior agent, he has concentrated on representing many successful retail users including QuikTrip Gas Stations, SAS Shoes, Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, Miracle Ear and Aamco Automotive Services.

Before working at Coldwell Banker, Michael was also an associate agent for Marcus and Millichap Commercial Investment Advisors specializing in the sale of investment grade shopping centers and office buildings.

Subsequent to his work on investment brokerage, Michael had gained valuable leasing experience as the Vice-President and Director of Marketing for the Pederson Group, Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona.

Throughout his long career Michael has worked in real estate development, investment sales, and the leasing and sales of numerous retail shopping centers and commercial retail property.

Michael is a Native Phoenician: has a BS in Marketing from the University of Arizona, is a member of International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and currently serves on the Board of Sigma Phi Epsilon at the University of Arizona.

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Morey Fishel

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Since 1986, Morey Fischel has been a Commercial Retail and Restaurant representation specialist. With dedication, passion and commitment, he provides his clients with unparalleled service and superior results. Whether it is one location or a company roll-out, Morey seamlessly helps clients execute their growth plans and maximize sales potential by securing the best possible sites and negotiating the most advantageous deal terms.

He represented Panda Express in over 88 transactions and numerous other transactions with Arby’s, Whataburger, Pizza Hut and Tide Dry Cleaners.

He is actively identifying sites and negotiating the transactions for Jamba, Little Caesar’s, European Wax, Pollo Campero and The Great Greek.

Morey has built lasting relationships with retail real estate owners and developers, as well as with countless highly regarded retailers and restaurants in markets throughout Arizona.

Morey has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Arizona State University and has been licensed in Real Estate since 1982.

He is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

He lives his life according to his “four (4) F’s of Family, Friends, Faith and Fishing.”

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Steve Bonnell

Leasing Team

Steve Bonnell has over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate sales, leasing and ground up development planning and pre-leasing.

He has worked with notable tenants such as Lowe’s, PetSmart, Safeway, Fry’s Grocery, Basha’s, Target, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, McDonalds, Burger King and Sonic to name a few.

His relationships with Landlord clients include DMB Associates Inc, Evergreen Development, WM Grace Companies, Kitchell, Vestar, Pederson & Donahue Schriber.

Steve graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Business and is originally from Iowa.

Steve has been a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) for 25 years and has served on the local committee for the SW Idea Exchange.

Steve has served as Chairman of the ICSC Deal Making Committee and was appointed and served two terms on the Community Development Advisory Committee by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.