Bob Huston

Bob has served on the Board of Directors for over 22 years and as Chairman of Watson Land Company for seventeen years. He received his BBA in Finance from the University of Notre Dame and his JD from the University of San Diego. With a legal practice focusing on real estate, construction contracts, and general...

Jeff Jennison

Jeff Jennison is the President and CEO of Watson Land Company, a developer, owner, and manager of industrial properties throughout Southern California and the East Coast. Jeff joined Watson Land Company in 2000, serving as the Vice President of Asset Management and Chief Operating Officer prior to his appointment to President in 2015. Jeff earned...

Kirk Johnson

As Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Kirk Johnson is responsible for the deployment of capital and oversees the Acquisition, Disposition, Entitlement, Planning, and Construction teams and he has been with Watson Land Company since 1997. Kirk is a member of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) advisory council, Urban Land...

Roger von Ting

As Chief Financial Officer, Roger von Ting manages lender relationships, procures insurance, and handles the financial reporting and accounting of Watson Land Company. A certified public accountant (inactive), Roger joined Watson’s financial department in 1994 and previously served as Assistant Controller and Controller. Roger is a board member and former president of the Boys &...

Lance Ryan

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Lance Ryan has been with Watson Land Company since 1997. He oversees Asset Management, property management, customer service, leasing & marketing for the firm’s nearly 25 million square foot portfolio of industrial properties and land holdings. Lance served as the 2017 President of the 1,200 member Southern California...

Craig Halverson

Craig Halverson has over 35 years of experience in the industrial real estate industry, the last 20 years of which he has been directly responsible for the acquisition of land and development of approximately 16 million square feet of Class A warehouse and distribution space. As Executive Vice President of Real Estate Development, Craig uses...

Ben O’Neil

As Executive Vice President of Acquisitions, Ben O’Neil is responsible for identifying land development and existing building opportunities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and other targeted markets in the Northeast. The newest member of Watson’s Construction, Development and Investment team, Ben has over 18 years of experience in industrial real estate with executive positions held at...

Eric Scheler

As a highly experienced industrial property construction executive, Eric Scheler is involved in every aspect of construction management and oversees all construction responsibilities for Watson Land Company throughout Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania in his role as Vice President of Construction. A thirty-year veteran of the construction industry in Lehigh Valley PA marketplace, Eric is well...

Jeanine Cornell

As the Vice President, Controller for Watson Land Company, Jeanine Cornell is responsible for all financial and accounting functions for the company, including financial reporting, regulatory filings, and budgeting within the organization. She joined the company in 2003, and since then, has taken a pivotal role in directing the financial department’s systems and functionalities over...

Trini Jimenez

As Vice President of Public Affairs, Trini M. Jimenez serves as an advocate for Watson Land Company and its customers. Trini is the liaison to local government and the communities in which Watson has a presence.  With over twenty years of successful advocacy experience in both the private and public sectors, Trini engages with elected...

Stefanie Forsey

As Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Stefanie Forsey oversees Watson’s legal department and manages the company’s legal affairs. Stefanie received her BA from UCLA and her JD from Boston University. She was admitted to the California Bar in 2000 and is a member of the California Lawyers Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association...

Matthew Means

Matthew Means has served as Vice President of Asset Management since 2014. In his role as Vice President, Means leads the Asset Management team in managing Watson’s nearly 25 million square foot real estate portfolio. Matthew brings nearly two decades’ worth of invaluable industry experience to Watson. Means is expanding his expertise by pursuing a...

Matt Marfice

Matt Marfice joined the Watson team in 1998 holding various positions within the Financial Department. As Senior Vice President, Finance, Matt is responsible for Watson’s financial planning and reporting, accounting activities such as income and property tax, insurance, and the handling of all information technology. Marfice is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton, a...

Michael Bodlovich

Michael Bodlovich serves as Vice President of Marketing & Leasing for Watson Land Company. In this role, he oversees the creation, management, and implementation of WLC’s comprehensive marketing strategy with a specific focus on the expansion on the East Coast. Bodlovich’s eighteen-year expertise with the company is comprised of leading the leasing efforts across Watson’s...