ABOUT US
The Clover Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that serves as a one-stop shop for retail real estate in the Southern California market. The Company was founded with the goal of providing comprehensive retail real estate services through both tenant and landlord representation. Its founders and principals, Anthony Mansour and Patrick Gilhooly, are both native Southern Californians who have been working the local retail real estate market together since the early 1990’s.
We provide our Tenants with a customized one-on-one approach through Market Strategy, Site Selection and Deal Negotiations. We offer landlords invaluable insight and access to the Southern California retail industry through our extensive knowledge of the territory, shopping center development, and retailers’ needs.
We take pride in the longevity of the relationships we develop. Our success is based on far more than completing a single transaction, but in helping our clients grow and succeed over time.
The Clover Company is a proud member of Realty Resources, a member-owned retail real estate brokerage group that combines the leading firms from more than 30 states around the country into one network.
WHAT WE DO
Market Strategy
We combine our extensive knowledge of Southern California, our acute understanding of the retail business, and state-of-the-art aerial imaging, mapping, and demographic reporting to develop a customized Market Strategy to best capture the retailer’s core customer base.
Site Selection
The implementation of a retailer’s Market Strategy requires market knowledge, perseverance, and creativity. During the site selection process we combine these disciplines with our extensive network of other real estate professionals to find the absolute best locations that fit our clients’ long-term strategies.
Deal Negotiations
With over 60 years of combined experience in representing some of the nation’s most active and successful retailers, we provide a realistic perspective to deal negotiations. Starting with a detailed letter of intent, we work intimately with our clients in every stage until the transaction is completed and the store is open for business.
Anthony Mansour
Co-Founder
Anthony along with his childhood friend and business associate Patrick Gilhooly, co-founded The Clover Company in February 2002 after spending almost 10 years working side by side at another local retail real estate firm, Epsteen and Associates. Over the years, Anthony has assisted some of the most active and successful retailers expand throughout Southern California. Due to his vast knowledge of retail real estate and the local market, Anthony also serves as an asset to several landlords and developers throughout the region and across the country.
Anthony has been responsible for hundreds of real estate transactions for his clients and has established himself as one of the premier retail real estate experts in the region. He was a principal in the team that brought Wisconsin-based Kohl’s Department Stores to Southern California with an unprecedented same-day opening of 28 stores throughout the region on March 7, 2003. Anthony remains an integral part of the Kohl’s real estate team, serving as their Master Broker for all of California. In addition, he and his partner, Patrick Gilhooly, have been responsible for the Southern California expansion of the TJX Companies brands (TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods) since 2001.
Anthony is a native Angelino and graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History with an emphasis in Business Administration. Anthony is dedicated to his community and has been involved in several local organizations over the years including his alma mater, Loyola High School, Homeboy Industries and was a founding Board Member and Past President of The Men’s Guild of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Anthony lives in the Hancock Park area of Los Angeles with his wife, Amanda, and has two children, Alice, and Eli.
Patrick Gilhooly
Co-Founder
Patrick began his retail real estate career while attending UCLA, as an intern at Epsteen & Associates. Upon graduating from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a specialization in Business Administration, he accepted a brokerage position within the company and enjoyed 10 very successful years there.
In February of 2002, Patrick and his longtime friend and business associate, Anthony Mansour, co-founded The Clover Company. Since inception, numerous national retail chains and developers have relied on The Clover Company to handle their every retail real estate need throughout Southern California.
Being a native of the Los Angeles area, Patrick is respected for his tremendous knowledge and command of the real estate business and understanding of the dynamic demographics of the Southern California market. To date, Patrick has been responsible for hundreds of transactions for his clients and has established himself as one of the region’s leading retail real estate experts. Since 1998, Whole Foods Markets has relied upon Patrick to handle all of their real estate needs within Southern California. Similarly, he and his partner Anthony Mansour have been responsible for the Southern California expansion of the TJX Companies brands (TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods) since 2001. Patrick and Anthony also brought Kohl’s Department Stores to Southern California with a critical mass, same-day opening of 28 stores on March 7, 2003, and have overseen Kohl’s continued expansion since that time.
Over the years, Patrick has built strong relationships with the area’s top landlords, developers and retailers. His detail-oriented work and unparalleled approach to service have drawn much praise from colleagues and clients alike. Patrick is recognized for his top-notch industry professionalism and has been asked to speak at numerous Industry conferences.
Patrick is an avid UCLA fan and enjoys collecting wine, fishing, and all sports and sporting events. He currently resides in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles with his wife, Heather, and two children, Ryan and Sean.
Robert Pinon
Associate
Robert is a senior retail real estate professional with over 19 years of retail real estate experience. As an employee and consultant, Robert has been an integral team member on several retail rollout initiatives. Over his career Robert has gained broad knowledge and experience in new store transactions, dispositions, lease restructuring, lease renewals, ground leases and build-to-suit development.
Before joining The Clover Company in 2016, Robert began his career as an internal real estate manager at Pacific Dental where he assisted in strategy and new store development in California, Nevada and Arizona. He later joined The Standard Group, a retail boutique firm which provided the critical functions of a retail real estate department to retailers on an outsourced basis. While there, he was directly responsible for new store transactions in a multi-state format for T-Mobile, Bright Now Dental, Jamba Juice, and others. Over the years, Robert has remained in the consultant/outsourced role through his employment with Jones Lang LaSalle, CBRE, and Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, where he has delivered on new store and asset management programs for numerous retailers throughout multiple states. Some of those retailers include Sleep Train/Mattress Firm, Harbor Freight Tools, Qdoba Mexican Grill, HSBC Bank, Bridgestone Retail Operations, Union Bank, National Stores, and Smile Brands.
Robert enjoys paddle boarding, winter sports, and attending sporting events. He currently resides in Huntington Beach with his wife, Amie and daughter, Chloe.
Kieran Sheridan
Associate
After joining The Clover Company in 2018, Kieran successfully completed a rigorous and comprehensive market analysis training program resulting in his extensive knowledge of the Southern California marketplace. He has been able to effectively share this acute understanding of the market with his clients while assisting in developing their market strategies and executing their site selection process. He has played a critical role in the expansion of many retailers throughout Southern California including FedEx Office, Amy’s Drive Thru, and Mister Car Wash. In addition, he has served as a landlord representative in leasing various shopping centers and is currently a trusted advisor for a local family office.
Kieran was born and raised in Los Angeles and brings a deep understanding of the local real estate landscape. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Urban and Regional Development and a minor in Business Administration. Currently based in Santa Monica, he continues to be an active part of the vibrant real estate community in Southern California. In his leisure time, Kieran finds solace in both the strength of the gym and the serenity of the outdoors.
Brenda McDonald
Coordinator
Brenda was born and raised in Wisconsin before moving to Los Angeles in 1998. She joined The Clover Company in 2003 as Office Manager and has played a key role in their success. For over 20 years, Brenda assisted in building the company’s administrative foundation and procedures while remaining an active team member in the real estate transaction process. After relocating to the Atlanta area in 2022, Brenda continues to provide remote support on a part time basis assisting with various special projects.
In her free time, Brenda enjoys spending time with her son, husband, and dog… and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.
Heather Choe
Office Manager
Heather is a born-and-raised New Yorker who moved to Los Angeles in 2018. She holds a MS in Systems Science & Industrial Engineering as well as a BA in Asian-American Studies from Binghamton University. She has an extensive background in hospitality and the residential & commercial real estate industries.
Heather joined The Clover Company in 2023 as Office Manager and plays an ongoing role in the company's continued success. She utilizes her operational, managerial, and administrative skills to oversee the office’s daily operations and provide company-wide support. Further, Heather plays an integral role in the Market Strategy and Site Selection process by applying her astute understanding of market research, GIS, and marketing platforms to provide the team with the necessary tools to properly service clients and ultimately close the deal.
As a new Angeleno, Heather enjoys going to the beach, discovering new cuisines, and watching the LakeShow!