William Soltesz

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Principal
Commonwealth Commercial, Inc. Reston, VA 2002 to Present
Provide commercial real estate brokerage services to buyers, seller, landlords &
tenants
Vice President
Transwestern Commercial Services, Tysons Corner, VA 1995 to 2002
Responsible for leasing portfolio of 1.1 million square feet of industrial properties.
Regional Manager, Eastern United States Industrial Properties
JMB Properties Company, Washington, DC 1994 to 1995
Responsible for asset management of six million square feet of industrial properties
from Boston to Atlanta. Increased occupancy and profits by 22%.
Vice President
CB Commercial Real Estate, McLean, VA 1987 to 1994
Leased and sold two million square feet of office and industrial space throughout
Northern VA.
Marketing Manager
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Vienna, VA 1985 to 1987
Responsible for attraction and retention of businesses in Fairfax County. Coordinated
national marketing program and all small business development efforts.
Director of Small Business Development
Ohio Department of Development, Columbus, Ohio 1983 to 1985
Responsible for all small business development, policy issues, initiatives, and support
programs in Ohio. Promoted four times. Worked closely with the Governor’s office
and State Legislature in reviewing legislation and obtaining budget approval for
business development programs. Managed a staff of eighteen professionals.
Owner
Chick-fil-A and Chili Parlor Restaurants, Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio 1980 to
1983
At 24 years of age, planned, designed, built, and managed three restaurants with a
staff of 45 employees.
EDUCATION
MBA (1981)and BBA (1977) University of Cincinnati
President - Interfraternity Council, Dean’s List, University Senate, Who’s Who Among
College Students.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Loudoun County Economic Development Commission, Chamber of Commerce,
Loudoun Partnership, Committee For Dulles, Loudoun County Millenium Commission,
Loudoun Republican Committee
Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Fairfax
Washington Airports Task Force - Chairman of Speakers Bureau
National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP)
Board of Directors - Business Technology Center, a small business incubator
President - Eastgate Kiwanis Club, Eastgate Mall Retail Merchants Association
Big Brothers Association for Underprivileged Children
PERSONAL
Married with the two greatest children on earth.