Team
Since starting in the real estate business in 1979, Mr. Marek has built a track record of success as an investor, developer, broker, lender, and manager of commercial real estate. Mr. Marek has participated in well over $1 billion dollars worth of real estate and finance transactions. Additionally, Mr. Marek has been actively involved in numerous real estate investment and development projects as an owner and managing partner.
Mr. Marek is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Urban Land Institute (ULI), California Mortgage Association (CMA), and Rainmaker U. His charitable affiliations include the California Heart Center Foundation, Maryvale, Catholic Big Brothers, and his alma mater Crespi High School, where he previously served on the Board of Directors. Mr. Marek resides in Westlake Village with his two children. Mr. Marek has an undergraduate degree from California State University, Northridge, and a graduate degree from the University of Virginia.
Darren Hill
Managing Partner
P: 310-561-0851
E: darren@Marhilus.com
Darren Hill is a Principal of Marhilus Ventures responsible for sourcing, underwriting, documenting, and closing and managing transactions. Mr. Hill has been in real estate for 25 years and has executed investment strategies ranging from institutional funds to private syndications. Prior to Marhilus, Mr. Hill has spent 7 years at Capital Real Estate Advisors identifying and executing real estate investment projects for the company and key clients. Mr. Hill also spent 12 years in institutional real estate for CBRE Investors, American Realty Advisors and PriceWaterhouseCooper, where he worked on over $5 billion in real estate transactions across the United States.
Darren received his Bachelor of Science degree in real estate from Arizona State University in 1996 and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix in 1999.
