Michael Martz, MBA, CCIM
Founding Partner
Hayes Commercial Group
T 805.898.4363
DRE lic. 01391838
Michael Martz is a founding partner of Hayes Commercial Group. One of the most active and successful commercial brokers in the area, he specializes in retail and office properties. Michael has built an impressive track record and closed many of the region’s largest leases and sales representing both national and local clients.
Michael is one of the only brokers on the Central Coast who holds both an MBA and the distinguished Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation as a recognized expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate.
Michael brings strong analytical skills and a solid background in all stages of the commercial real estate transaction process. Coupled with his financial aptitude and training, this helps his clients make successful investment decisions whether they are seeking to lease, buy, sell, or develop.
Michael resides in Santa Barbara with his wife and two sons. In his free time, he is the head coach for men’s and women’s diving at San Marcos High School and Santa Barbara City College.
Professional Timeline
2008 – Present: Hayes Commercial Group, Founding Partner
2004 - 2008: Leider Hayes Commercial, Broker Associate
2003 - 2004: Leider Group, Broker
2001 - 2003: Martz Consulting, Principal
1999 - 2001: MBA, Pepperdine University
1994 - 1999: Labconco Corp., West Coast Sales Representative
Education
Michael received his MBA from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.
