Southern California, CA (February 17, 2026) -- NAIOP SoCal, the leading organization for developers, owners and investors of office, industrial, retail and mixed-use real estate, has announced that Brett Dedeaux, Chief Executive and Managing Member of Dedeaux Properties, will be inducted into its Hall of Fame during the chapter’s 2026 Awards Gala. Under Dedeaux’s leadership, Dedeaux Properties has evolved to become the largest owner/operator of modern IOS and logistics properties in Southern California. Dedeaux owns and operates more than 14 million square feet of industrial real estate with over $1.3 billion of assets under management, spanning cold storage, distribution, transloading facilities, truck terminals, and industrial outdoor storage (IOS). Dedeaux strategically built the firm’s industrial portfolio recognizing a need for modernized logistics facilities, such as truck terminals and transloading facilities, which were being overlooked by the industry.
A graduate of USC, Dedeaux is an active industry and community leader, serving on the board of NAIOP Inland Empire chapter, executive board of the Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute (Kendrick GSCI), executive committee member to the USC Lusk Real Estate Center and a corporate member of SIOR. Dedeaux was also a member of the second NAIOP SoCal Young Professionals Group (YPG), the chapter’s industry-leading professional development and leadership program.
In addition, Dedeaux is the executive director of the Rod Dedeaux Foundation, which provides much needed funds for amateur and underserved youth baseball and softball programs across Los Angeles. The Foundation awards the USA Baseball Rod Dedeaux Coach of the Year Award in honor of his grandfather well-known for his success as an Olympic and Collegiate baseball coach winning 11 National Titles.
“Each year we recognize the best of Southern California's dynamic commercial real estate industry. Our Hall of Fame has emerged as an opportunity to single out leaders whose influence extends well beyond their professional role. Brett stands out for his leadership, unique industry insight, and community driven focus. We are thrilled to add him to our increasing list of esteemed Hall of Fame recipients,” said NAIOP SoCal CEO Tim Jemal.
On May 7, along with the Hall of Fame recognition, NAIOP SoCal will announce the winners of its annual industry awards across a broad spectrum of categories including: Broker of the Year, Community Impact Project of the Year, Contractor of the Year, Deal of the Year, Developing Leader of the Year, Industrial Build-to-Suit Development Project of the Year, Industrial Speculative Development Project of the Year, Interior Project of the Year, Mixed-Use/Retail Project of the Year, Multi-Family Project of the Year, Office Project of the Year, Principal/Owner/Developer of the Year, Redevelopment/Renovation of the Year, Service Provider of the Year, Sustainable Project of the Year, Commercial Real Estate Woman of the Year - Sponsored by CREW Los Angeles, and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Award.
Awards will also be presented in the following categories to be determined by the NAIOP SoCal Executive Committee: Public Partner of the Year, NAIOP SoCal Member of the Year, and NAIOP SoCal Distinguished Service Award.
Nominations are due March 2. The event will be held at the California Club in downtown Los Angeles on May 7. For more information and to submit a nomination go to https://www.naiopsocal.org/awardsgala/. For more information about the NAIOP SoCal Awards Gala or nominations contact Becky Ezell at bezell@naiopsocal.org
About: NAIOP SoCal represents nearly 1,300 members and is the leading commercial real estate trade association in Southern California. Internationally, NAIOP represents more than 21,500 commercial real estate professionals. NAIOP SoCal’s mission is to provide a unified voice to protect and enhance the commercial real estate industry and quality of life in Southern California through superior education, proactive public policy engagement, and meaningful business connections. In 2026 NAIOP SoCal will rebrand as the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, CREDA SoCal, to better reflect its broader focus on the entire commercial real estate sector.
Learn more at www.naiopsocal.org.
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