Hiep has a long tenure at KBS, first joining in 2013 as an assistant vice president. Prior to joining the firm, he held several senior level positions, including director for Irvine Company and associate director for HFF, as well as a transaction analyst for Birtcher Anderson Realty.

Over the past year, Hiep played a vital role in closing 30 financing transactions totaling $3.25 billion. Among these transactions, Hiep was involved in the $1.01 billion REIT III Facility transaction, which was the single largest financing in KBS history.

“Since joining the firm in 2013, Hiep has remained a key contributor to the financing team,” said Robert Durand, executive vice president of KBS Realty Advisors. “In his new role, we are confident he will continue to mentor and advise other members of the team, while maintaining KBS’ commitment to exceed investor and market expectations.”

Hiep received a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science from the University of California, Irvine, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern California.