About MacLaughlin and Co

When your family name is on the door, business becomes personal. Knowing that every action and transaction reflects directly on our family name strengthens the focus on employee conduct and customer care. As a second generation family company, we also understand the value of client trust – that it takes years to earn it and seconds to lose it.

For 50 years, we’ve been building strong business relationships on that hard-earned trust, providing personalized commercial real estate services throughout Northern California. Through the many market ups and downs, we’ve remained a steady force and secure resource for our clients. As we continue to grow our business and extend its geographic reach, we hold fast to the principles of integrity and personal service that have brought us this far.

MacLaughlin and Company has been serving in the commercial and industrial real estate arena since 1965. By providing a full range of services for its clientele, MacLaughlin and Company has become known for its attention to detail and quality of service. MacLaughlin and Company understands the needs of the investors within various markets and has positioned themselves to provide personalized service, which translates to client satisfaction.

Headquartered in West Sacramento, California, MacLaughlin and Company has been developing, leasing, managing and providing disposition/acquisition services for all types of income producing properties throughout Northern California and the Central Valley. In addition to these services, MacLaughlin and Company also arranges debt and equity placement for its clientele. Understanding the property and listening to the clients needs are essential tools in maintaining the various properties overall performance and client relationship.

1955

William H. MacLaughlin begins career in real estate with Coldwell Banker and Company

1965

William H. MacLaughlin founded MacLaughlin and Company

1981

Tom MacLaughlin joins MacLaughlin and Company

1986

Jim B. MacLaughlin joins MacLaughlin and Company

1993

William H. MacLaughlin III joins company

Our Team

Jim MacLaughlinPrincipal

Jim MacLaughlin joined MacLaughlin and Company in 1986, involved in the leasing and management of approximately 1,500,000 square feet of industrial, retail and office space located in Sacramento, San Jose, Stockton,Vallejo and Redding. In June of 1996, Jim became President of MacLaughlin and Company.

A graduate of University of California at Berkeley with a degree in Business Administration, Jim also has extensive experience in real estate development and over the last five years has been involved in new projects totaling 315,000 square feet in such a capacity. During Jim’s 28-year tenure, he has negotiated leases and sales in excess of 15 million square feet of industrial, flex, office and retail space. Jim currently represents an array of owners ranging from family partnerships to institutions.

Tom MacLaughlinPrincipal

Tom joined MacLaughlin and Company as a property manager in 1981 and is currently the manager of the Sales and Leasing Department, overseeing a management portfolio of approximately 3,000,000 square feet of industrial, office and retail space located in the greater Sacramento, Stockton, and San Francisco Bay areas.

A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban Development and City Planning, he has been the top income producer for 30 of the past 34 years and has negotiated leases for over 100 million square feet and sold over 1 billion worth of property

Bill MacLaughlinPrincipal

Bill joined MacLaughlin and Company in October of 1993, becoming a partner in 1998. Bill has completed over 650 sale and lease transactions throughout Northern California during his career, successfully constructing, financing and leasing 500,000 square feet in West Sacramento, Stockton and Dixon, CA.

In 2000, Bill transitioned into development of multi-tenanted distribution/manufacturing warehouses. Through his years of experience in sales and leasing, Bill has been able to assist his clients in the growth and/or relocation of their businesses through development opportunities or representing them in acquisition or leasing of existing facilities. Identifying development opportunities for build to suits and speculative development is one of Bill’s strongest assets.

Tom O'Neil Agent

Tom joined MacLaughlin and Company in January 1987 as a property manager and leasing agent in residential, office, and retail store leasing. He specializes in Mid-Town residential and mixed use properties and has a thorough knowledge of planning, land use and building department requirements.

A graduate of St. Mary’s College in 1975 with a degree in Business Administration, he did post graduate studies at Golden Gate University in San Francisco towards an MBA degree in Management. Tom worked with the Capitol Bank of Commerce from 1976 to 1978 as a loan officer before becoming an independent real estate broker in 1980, specializing in property management.

Debbie ReganProperty Manager

Debbie joined MacLaughlin and Company in 2003 and has been involved in sales and leasing transactions as well as currently managing approximately 1,500,000 square feet of commercial, industrial and office space, with approximately 140 tenants in the greater Sacramento, Stockton and Bay Area.

Within MacLaughlin and Company’s Property Management division, Debbie is directly responsible for overseeing the daily maintenance of the properties she manages, as well as the hiring and firing of vendors and subcontractors, overseeing the construction and delivery of tenant improvements and capital improvements, as well as managing all aspects of tenant leases.

Rebecca KoonsProperty Manager

Rebecca joined MacLaughlin and Company in the Spring of 2012, teaming up with Jim MacLaughlin as his Assistant Property Manager in over 150 lease transactions in excess of 1,000,0000 square feet of commercial, industrial, office and retail space throughout Northern California.

A licensed California Real Estate agent in addition to her role in property management, she has been responsible for the collection of rental delinquencies, management of vendor contracts, and lease agreements as well as the preparation and delivery of vacant units, tenant improvements, landlord/tenant walkthroughs, and the coordination of major capital expenditures (such as parking lot seal, stripers, roof replacements, etc.).

Mackenzie SickleProperty Manager

Mackenzie joined MacLaughlin and Company in July of 2017, teaming up with Tom MacLaughlin and Debbie Regan as their assistant property manager. She became a licensed agent in November 2017 and began holding responsibility for leasing office and Commercial spaces. She is a business and social behavioral science graduate from University of Arizona, class of 2016. Mackenzie engages with clients, identifies their needs and then places them into a building that fits their needs. She is responsible for collection of rental delinquencies, managing vendor contracts and lease agreements. Mackenzie also helps coordinate construction projects such as, tenant improvements, reviewing bids for appropriate work, completes tenant move-in and move-out check list items, and works on rehabbing spaces for the next possible tenant.

Brolin CookAgent

Brolin joined MacLaughlin and Company in April of 2023, teaming up with Bill Maclaughlin as his assistant property manager. He began holding the responsibility of managing over 500,000 square feet of industrial property in West Sacramento, Stockton and Dixon, CA. He completed his undergraduate studies in Business Administration in 2019. He knew a career in commercial real estate was where he was headed but started out in the residential sector. After a successful year of working with homeowners, Brolin joined MacLaughlin & Company. Leveraging his experience and leadership skills, he oversees the efficient operations and upkeep of his responsible spaces, ensuring their optimal functionality. Brolin’s knack for meticulous management continues to drive success in this expansive real estate domain. His genuine interest in the developing areas of Sacramento has introduced him to an expansive number of investors, business owners and building owners to offer professional real estate services in many ways; lease transaction, acquisition/disposition of property and management.

Louis MacLaughlinProperty Manager

Louis Joined Maclaughlin and Company in August 2020, teaming up with Jim Maclaughlin and Rebecca Koons as their assistant property manager. He became a licensed agent in March of 2020, where he quickly took to commercial property management as well as leasing. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 2020 with a Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies and an emphasis in Economy and Industry. After graduating Louis made his way back to California with goals to pursue a career in real estate. He joined his cousin Mackenzie in aiming to continue the generational real estate conglomerate you see before you today. Assisting in management of product throughout the Sacramento, Stockton, and San Jose Sub Markets Louis performs a large scope of service including the contracting of vendors, execution of leases/renewals/expansions/terminations, collection of rents, scheduling access for vendors amongst tenants, providing notices, etc. To date Louis has already amounted $5,000,000.00 in total lease transactions since he was hired at Maclaughlin and Company, with a bright future in the industry ahead.