One La Jolla Center

As Sr. Manager of Operations, Leah is responsible for all aspects of the operations at Wells Fargo Plaza. She has an extensive background in commercial real estate and escrow services. Originally from Durango, Colorado, Leah graduated from UCSD with a degree in political science.

Stephanie joined the Irvine Company in 2012 at the Resort at Pelican Hill. She then received her MSc degree from Oxford Brookes University. Stephanie rejoined the Irvine Company in the Apartment Communities division and is thrilled to take on the role of the Sr. Associate.

Alyssa joined The Irvine Company in the fall of 2018. She holds a degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Accounting from California College, San Diego and has over 7 years of commercial real estate leasing, sales and marketing experience. Alyssa is a San Diego native and is so excited to be part of La Jolla Center team.

As Director of Engineering for Irvine Company, Wayne oversees 52 projects and has responsibility for the overall operations for the La Jolla Office and Campus Office Portfolios. Wayne has over thirty years experience in facility operations, maintenance, and management.

With more than 10 years experience in building maintenance, Erik joined the Executive Square Team as Chief Engineer in April 2013. Prior to that Erik was Chief Engineer at La Jolla Gateway, and a Building Engineer at Executive Square, La Jolla Center, and Centerside II.

Oscar joined the Irvine Company in 2007 as a Building Engineer I and has worked in various positions to Chief Engineer. Oscar gained his experience from working at multiple properties within the La Jolla Center portfolio and has been working in the facilities maintenance field since 1999.   

Luis started with the Irvine Company in April 2015. He is a second generation HVAC tech with over 16 years of experience. During Luis' time in the Navy, he worked on main propulsion and electrical systems. In his spare time he enjoys working on computers, DJing, listening to HAM radio and taking his Jeep out to the desert.

Steve joined the Irvine Company in 2016 as a Maintenance Technician and has quickly risen to a Building Engineer II. Steve received a BA in Spanish and a BS in Digital Production from the University of Idaho. He brings over 10 years of customer service and building maintenance experience to the La Jolla Centre portfolio.

Arnold comes from a military engineering background and began his career with The Irvine Company in our downtown portfolio at One America Plaza. He comes with a BSc in Computer Science and years of experience and knowledge after working for several building operations teams. 

Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, James managed several properties over 8 years. James currently oversees 4 UTC properties including 1 in Mission Valley. James’s focus is on customer service by providing the best possible parking experience and service for our clients and customers

Josue worked in apartments for 7 years before joining The Irvine Company Office Division as a maintenance technician. Prior to the Irvine Company, Josue also worked as a carpet installer for many years. Josue is constantly learning and expanding his knowledge of our buildings.