
AL APUZZO
President / Managing Principal
D (760) 448-2442
M (619) 573-7845
O (760) 929-9700
aapuzzo@lee-associates.com
License #01323215
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Al Apuzzo is the President and Managing Broker of Lee & Associates-North San Diego County in Carlsbad. He specializes in the brokerage of land and retail investment properties.
EXPERIENCE
- 2011 to present: President / Managing Broker – Lee & Associates
- 2009 to 2010: Broker – Jameson Real Estate
- 2006 to 2008: Development Associate – TOLD Development Company
- 2001 to 2006: Asset Manager / Broker – O'Bryan-Smith Investments, Inc.
- 1999 to 2000: Property Manager / Leasing Agent – Compass Companies
- 1997 to 1998: Financial Analyst – Panasonic Logistics Company
- 1996 to 1997: Small Business Lending – US Bank
Notable Recent Transactions Include:
- 3111 Manchester, Cardiff, CA | 15 Acre Development | $18,500,000
- National Net Lease Exchange | 5 Property Acquisition | $20,000,000
- SEC 10th & A, Downtown San Diego, CA | 40,000 SF Land Parcel | $11,600,000
- National Net Lease Exchange | 3 Property Acquisition | $12,200,000
Notable Awards Include:
- CEO of the Year - San Diego Business Journal (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025-Finalist)
- Top Broker Team of the Year - San Diego Business Journal (2024 - Finalist)
- Broker of the Year – San Diego Business Journal (2020 – Winner, 2021 – Finalist)
- 500 Most Influential People in San Diego - San Diego Business Journal (2021)
- Leaders of Influence - Commercial Real Estate - San Diego Business Journal (2023 - Honoree)
- Shareholder of the Year – Lee & Associates NSDC (2015, 2017, 2018 & 2019)
- Associate of the Year – Lee & Associates NSDC (2012)
- LEED Accredited Professional – US Green Building Council (2009)
EDUCATION & LICENSING
- MSBA - Real Estate, San Diego State University
- Bachelor of Science - Finance, University of Illinois
- State of California Real Estate Broker's License (Managing Broker– Lee & Associates)
COMMUNITY & PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
- Encinitas Planning Commissioner (2016–2020)
- International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
- Building Industry Association (BIA)
- National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
- Vista Economic Development Strategy Committee (2021)
CLIENT LIST
Land Development
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Retail
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Public Sector
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