California, September 6, 2025
News Summary
Eastdil Secured, a New York-based real estate investment bank, is expanding its housing investment capabilities in Southern California by appointing Kevin Sheehan and Sean Gulian as co-leaders of its National Housing Group. With a combined experience of 25 years, they will focus on housing investments across Southern California and other regions such as Phoenix and Las Vegas. Their leadership aims to enhance Eastdil’s investment profile in the housing sector, partnering closely with the firm’s senior leadership.
California is witnessing a significant expansion in the real estate investment sector as Eastdil Secured, a real estate investment bank based in New York, strengthens its housing investment capabilities in Southern California. The firm has appointed two seasoned professionals, Kevin Sheehan and Sean Gulian, to co-lead its National Housing Group in the region.
Kevin Sheehan is set to assume his role at Eastdil Secured immediately, while Sean Gulian will join on September 15, following the completion of his obligations with Nuveen Real Estate. This strategic partnership of Sheehan and Gulian boasts a combined experience of 25 years in institutional real estate investment sales and capital markets transactions.
Their primary focus will be on housing-related investments across the broader Southern California region, which encompasses Los Angeles County, Orange County, the Inland Empire, San Diego County, and Ventura County. Additionally, they will extend their expertise to investments in Phoenix, Arizona, and Las Vegas, Nevada. Both professionals will play integral roles in the National Housing Group and will work in close collaboration with Eastdil Secured’s senior leadership to bolster the firm’s National Affordable Housing Businesses.
Upon their appointments, Sheehan will operate out of the Santa Monica office, while Gulian will be situated in the Newport Beach office. D. Michael Van Konynenburg, President of Eastdil Secured, expressed optimism about the impact that Sheehan and Gulian will have on enhancing the firm’s investment profile in the housing sector.
Kevin Sheehan brings a wealth of knowledge to the position, having previously served as a Managing Director at JLL, where he specialized in multifamily investment sales in Southern California. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed over $4 billion in transaction volume, establishing an impressive track record.
In contrast, Sean Gulian is returning to Eastdil Secured after spending four years with the firm where he played a pivotal role in facilitating more than $25 billion in multifamily and mixed-use investments. Prior to his recent role at Nuveen, where he led the U.S. West Housing Acquisitions & Dispositions platform, Gulian amassed valuable experience with companies such as Waterford Property Company and HFF, as well as gaining insights from commercial real estate consulting during his tenure at Deloitte.
Eastdil Secured has built a reputation for providing top-tier real estate advice and services, notably backed by its vast global presence and diverse capital market expertise. This strategic expansion in Southern California underlines the firm’s commitment to enhancing its service offerings in the housing investment domain.
Investment Focus Areas
- Los Angeles County
- Orange County
- Inland Empire
- San Diego County
- Ventura County
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Las Vegas, Nevada
Key Personnel Background
| Name | Previous Position | Experience | Transaction Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Sheehan | Managing Director at JLL | 25 years in real estate investment | $4 billion |
| Sean Gulian | Lead at Nuveen Real Estate | Experience at Eastdil, Waterford, HFF, Deloitte | $25 billion |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastdil Secured?
Eastdil Secured is a New York-based real estate investment bank known for offering top-quality real estate advice and services across global markets.
Who have been appointed to lead the housing investment sector?
Kevin Sheehan and Sean Gulian have been appointed as co-leaders for the National Housing Group in Southern California.
What regions will they focus on?
They will focus on Southern California, including Los Angeles County, Orange County, Inland Empire, San Diego County, Ventura County, Phoenix, Arizona, and Las Vegas, Nevada.
What prior experience do the new leaders have?
Kevin Sheehan has over 25 years of real estate investment experience, managing over $4 billion in transactions. Sean Gulian has worked on more than $25 billion in investments and is returning to Eastdil after leading housing acquisitions at Nuveen.
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