Kidder Mathews has hired Will Ballowe as a VP in Pleasanton. With nearly a decade of experience, Ballowe specializes in representing office landlords and tenants across San Francisco’s East Bay market.

The company said Ballowe has a proven track record assisting a diverse clientele, from dynamic start-ups to established corporations, in navigating complex leasing and sales transactions to maximize market opportunities. He launched his brokerage career at Lee & Associates and was with Newmark before joining Kidder Mathews.

“Boutique firm splits alongside the branding strength of a large firm, Kidder Mathews offers a unique combination of benefits,” said Ballowe. “The firm provides support, advanced technology, and research resources that empower me to succeed in my role. Choosing Kidder Mathews has surpassed my expectations and is a pivotal point in my career.”

Kidder Mathews has added valuation advisory specialist Eric Cross, MAI as an SVP in Downtown Los Angeles. For more than 20 years, he has focused on valuation assignments in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino and Ventura counties and also has extensive experience in the Central Valley, including Sacramento.

Cross began his commercial real estate appraisal career with Cushman & Wakefield, followed by CBRE, before forming Independent Valuation Consultants, Inc., which he ran for 10 years before joining Kidder Mathews.

His valuation experience includes traditional property types as well as special-purpose properties like churches, rail yards, equestrian centers, schools, and sea & airport facilities (FBO). He has represented a wide range of clients, with owners and occupants including Starbucks, Waste Management, CVS, United Grocers, LA Fitness, Trader Joe’s and Taco Bell.