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Leslie Kilpatrick

Manager

Willis Allen Real Estate

1131 Wall St.

La JollaCA92037

Leslie Kilpatrick’s career seems to have fallen into place as if it were part of a master plan.
She entered the real estate industry in her early 20s, now manages two offices for Willis Allen Real Estate and is board president of the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors. But her path wasn’t planned; it was the result of accidental meetings and one thing leading to another.
She answered an ad for a secretary at a remodeling company when she was in school, and that led to a job at a fund control. She met contractors who offered her jobs and helped her create her career path.

Homeownership was life-changing for SDAR's 2014 president

Moving around as a kid, growing roots and watching her parents’ home take care of her mom have given Leslie Kilpatrick a strong commitment to homeownership.

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Interview with Jody Watkins

Clark Pacific's president on his company's history

Interview with Josh Buchholz

Interview with Wells Fargo's Celia Lanning

Interview with Marc Doss

Interview with Don Clark

Interview with Jody Watkins

Jody Watkins, president and CEO of Watkins Landmark Construction, talks about business fluctuations in the construction industry and outlines his goals for growing his firm.

Clark Pacific's president on his company's history

George Chamberlin speaks with Don Clark, president of Clark Pacific, about the more than 50-year history of his company and how it's remained successful through tough economic times.

Interview with Josh Buchholz

Josh Buchholz, senior vice president of NAI San Diego, discusses the types of services the commercial brokerage and property management company offers and describes what sets his firm apart from the competition.

Interview with Wells Fargo's Celia Lanning

July 1, 2015 -- George Chamberlin speaks with Celia Lanning, region president for Wells Fargo, about how Wells Fargo helps communities through charitable efforts, small business lending, and how customer service is still key to Well Fargo's success.

Interview with Marc Doss

June 29, 2015 -- George Chamberlin speaks with Marc Doss, regional chief investment officer for Wells Fargo Private Bank, about developing successful investment plans.

Interview with Don Clark

Don Clark, president of Clark Pacific Construction, discusses his company's latest projects, new products and business partnerships that all contribute to helping make Clark Pacific one of the leading design-build precast concrete manufacturers in the United States.