Our Team
Whether you need a new space, need to renew your existing space, expand, or purchase your own building, we are here to represent you. Our goal is to find you the perfect space, and get you the best deal – all at no cost.
We understand Phoenix – it’s where we work, raise our families, and engage with the community. It’s our home and our business. Since 1984, we have negotiated successful transactions for premier office tenants in Metropolitan Phoenix and all over Arizona. We’re proud to be the leading office brokerage team in Arizona. Our mission is to add the highest possible value to our client’s real estate transaction.
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R. Craig Coppola
CCIM, CRE, SIOR
Founding Principal
Craig is the top producing office broker in Lee & Associates’ 40 year history (65+ offices and over 800 brokers). He has over three decades of leasing and sales experience, completing over 3,600 transactions, and has been awarded NAIOP Office Broker of the year six times, and was the 2020 recipient of the NAIOP Award of Excellence. He is an award winning author of five books and is an industry thought leader with a blog that touches over a million people annually. Craig holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Nicholls State University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University.
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Andrew Cheney
CCIM, CRE, SIOR
Principal
Specializes in Office Brokerage. Since joining in 2003, he has completed over 1200 transactions totaling over $1 billion in total consideration. Andrew is one of only eight members of Lee Corporate Solutions – Tenant Advisory Group. This is a national group that specializes in tenant representation. He is the current NAIOP Arizona Chapter Chairman of the Board, and has been awarded NAIOP’s Emerging Broker of the Year as well as Developing Leader of the Year. Andrew holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from University of California at Irvine.
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Gregg Kafka
CCIM
Principal
Gregg Kafka has been part of The Coppola-Cheney Group since 2011. He has an extensive background in construction management and specializes in tenant representation services. Gregg holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management from Arizona State University.
Nick Whitehouse
Associate
Nick joined The Coppola-Cheney Group in 2020 starting out as a Graduate Apprentice and became and Associate and partner of the team in 2023. He is in the market daily working with clients, specializing in tenant representation in the Phoenix office market. Nick also assists with research and market analysis, Broker Opinion of Values, and lease reviews. Nick holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance Analytics from Creighton University and has his Arizona Real Estate License.
Chelsea Clifton
Director of Operations
Chelsea works directly for The Coppola-Cheney Group as their Director of Operations and Team Coordinator and has been a part of the team since 2011. She is responsible for all backstage operations for the entire team, including project management, client presentation preparation, internal presentation prep, as well as any other team projects. Chelsea holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from University of Oregon and has her Arizona Real Estate License.
Tomisha Roberto
Strategic Assistant & Project Coordinator (Unlicensed)
Tomisha works directly for The Coppola-Cheney Group and is responsible for all transaction administration oversight, client communication & coordination, postcard campaigns, and our client retention program. Tomisha is currently enrolled in Grand Canyon University pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Management.
Nick Adamczyk
Graduate Apprentice
Nick works directly for the entire Coppola-Cheney Group as part of their two-year Graduate Apprentice Program. He supports the Senior Brokers in all of the backstage operations of real estate transactions. This includes tour set-up, market research, Co-Star updates, data and internet research, BOV’s, financial analysis and listing maintenance. Nick holds a Bachelor’s Degree in both Finance and Marketing from Elon University and has his Arizona Real Estate License.
Kaeli Cabral
Marketing Assistant (Unlicensed)
Kaeli assists in the development and execution of all marketing strategies, campaigns, and events for our listings. She performs day to day operations to ensure all marketing materials are up to date and accurate on all our various platforms. Kaeli also manages and maintains our two weekly blogs, as well as provides content for our social media pages. Kaeli holds her Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Arizona State University.
Parker Dunn
Graduate Apprentice
Parker recently joined The Coppola-Cheney Group as their second Graduate Apprentice in the two-year program. He supports the Senior Brokers in all of the backstage operations of real estate transactions. This includes tour set-up, market research, Co-Star updates, data and internet research, BOV’s, financial analysis and listing maintenance. Parker holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Journalism from Arizona State University and has his Arizona Real Estate License.
Mary Henk
Database Specialist (Unlicensed)
Mary works directly for The Coppola-Cheney Group as their database specialist. Mary is responsible for ensuring client and market data is accurate, detailed and current. She manages all of the brokers’ calls, mailers and ensures we continue to build relationships with our clients by consistently staying in touch.
Peter Ovens-Brown
Graphic Designer (Unlicensed)
Peter has been working with The Coppola-Cheney Group since 2014. He provides the team with high-level graphic design and marketing materials such as brochures, postcards, email blasts, presentations and infographics. Peter holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Design and Visual Communications from Griffith University.