To build relationships that last – one transaction at a time
Our Team
If you own an office building, and need it leased or sold, we are here to help you get it done. We lease and sell office buildings in a more strategic manner, in shorter time frames, and at the highest rates possible.
We understand Phoenix – it’s where we work, raise our families, and engage with the community. It’s our home and our business. Since 1984, we have negotiated successful transactions for premier office tenants in Metropolitan Phoenix and all over Arizona. We’re proud to be the leading office brokerage team in Arizona. Our mission is to add the highest possible value to our client’s real estate transaction.
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R. Craig Coppola
CCIM, CRE, SIOR
Founding Principal
Craig is the top producing office broker in Lee & Associates’ 39 year history (63 offices and over 800 brokers). He has over three decades of leasing and sales experience, completing over 3,600 transactions, and has been awarded NAIOP Office Broker of the year six times. He is the author of five books and is an industry thought leader with a blog that touches over a million people annually. Craig holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Nicholls State University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University.
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Andrew Cheney
CCIM, CRE, SIOR
Principal
Specializes in Office Brokerage. Since joining in 2003, he has completed over 1200 transactions totaling over $1 billion in total consideration. He is the current NAIOP Arizona Chapter Chairman of the Board, and has been awarded NAIOP’s Emerging Broker of the Year as well as Developing Leader of the Year. Andrew holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from University of California at Irvine.
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Gregg Kafka
CCIM
Associate
Gregg Kafka has been part of The Coppola-Cheney Group since 2011. He has an extensive background in construction management and specializes in tenant representation services. Gregg holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management from Arizona State University.
Stirling Pascal
Office Properties
Stirling has been with the Lee & Associates Office Division working directly with The Coppola-Cheney Group since 2015. He is in the market daily working with clients, representing both tenants and landlords in the Phoenix office market. He also assists with research and market analysis, Broker Opinion of Values, and lease review. Stirling holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Communication from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, and his Arizona Real Estate License.
Chelsea Clifton
Director of Operations
Chelsea works directly for The Coppola-Cheney Group as their Director of Operations and Team Coordinator and has been a part of the team since 2011. She is responsible for all project management, client correspondence, client presentation preparation, postcard and mailing campaigns, as well as any other team projects. Chelsea holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from University of Oregon and her Arizona Real Estate License.
Stefanie Caimol
Marketing and Transaction Coordinator
Stefanie works directly for The Coppola-Cheney Group and is responsible for all transaction administration oversight, all client marketing materials, marketing email blasts, client postcard campaigns, and open house coordination. Stefanie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations from Tulane University and her Arizona Real Estate License.
Eric Stoppa
Graduate Apprentice
Eric works directly for the entire Coppola-Cheney Group as part of their two-year Graduate Apprentice Program. He supports the Senior Brokers in all of the backstage operations of real estate transactions. This includes, tour set-up, market research, Co-Star updates, data and internet research, BOV’s, financial analysis and listing maintenance. Eric holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Northern Arizona University and his Arizona Real Estate License.
Matt Hagan
Graduate Apprentice
Matt recently joined The Coppola-Cheney Group as their second Graduate Apprentice in the two-year program. He supports the Senior Brokers in all of the backstage operations of real estate transactions. This includes, tour set-up, market research, Co-Star updates, data and internet research, BOV’s, financial analysis and listing maintenance. Matt holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation and Sports Management from The University of Iowa.
Mary Henk
Database Specialist
Mary works recently directly for The Coppola-Cheney Group as their database specialist. Mary manages the database ensuring data is accurate, detailed and current. She manages all of the broker’s call sheets to make certain that we build relationships with our clients by consistently staying in touch.
Cooper Nelson
Intern
Cooper Nelson, Intern, works directly for the entire Coppola-Cheney Group as he finishes his Bachelor’s Degree at Arizona State University. He supports the entire team in backstage operations and data entry. This includes, Co-Star updates, canvassing, data and internet research, listing maintenance and CRM management. Cooper is currently in the W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU studying Economics and holds his Arizona Real Estate License.