Management
Traci Taitt
Vice President - Commercial Properties
email: ttaitt@towbes.com
Traci Taitt joined The Towbes Group in May 2007 as Vice President, Commercial Properties. Ms. Taitt is a graduate of UC Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics. Ms. Taitt began her real estate career in 1986 and she has worked for several national shopping center developers. In 1990 Traci was a member of the development team overseeing the construction and opening of Paseo Nuevo shopping center, an award-winning redevelopment project located in downtown Santa Barbara. Her professional resume also includes overseeing the management and operations of four other regional shopping centers and mixed use developments located throughout California.
At The Towbes Group, Traci is responsible for overseeing the work performed by the commercial properties department, including the leasing and management of over 26 retail and commercial properties totaling 1.7 million square feet.
Ms. Taitt recently served as a board member for several local civic organizations including the Downtown Organization and the Conference and Visitor's Bureau and she is currently a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Kate Villar
Commercial Property Manager
email:kvillar@towbes.com
Kate Villar joined The Towbes Group in February 2008 as the Commercial Property Manager. Ms. Villar is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Sociology and Philosophy. Kate started her real estate career in 2002 managing commercial and residential properties in Santa Barbara, Ventura and Sonoma County and she currently holds a California Real Estate license.
At The Towbes Group, Kate is responsible for managing our commercial and industrial portfolio which consists of over 12 properties totaling more than 850,000 square feet. Kate handles all aspects of property management for both large scale and boutique properties. She has experience with acquisitions, lease negotiations, financing and real estate development. Additionally, her experience includes preparing and implementing marketing and management plans for properties consistent with the client’s goals to achieve maximum results on their investment.
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