Eric Paulsen
Chief Operating Officer
Kidder Mathews
Eric Paulsen serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Kidder Mathews, where he oversees operations across the firm’s 19 offices. Since joining Kidder Mathews in 2021, he has been a driving force behind the company’s growth and expansion as the largest fully independent commercial real estate firm in the Western U.S.
Eric’s leadership journey with Kidder Mathews began as Regional President for Southern California and Arizona Brokerage, later serving as President of Brokerage before being promoted to COO. In these roles, he led strategic recruitment efforts and expanded the firm’s market presence.
A 37-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry, Eric has held more than two decades in leadership roles, including Topside Real Estate, Ten-X Commercial, Cushman & Wakefield (Orange County/Inland Empire), and LNR Property Corporation. Earlier in his career, he was a successful investment broker at CBRE, where he completed over $10 billion in transactions nationwide across all property types.
Eric is a recognized leader in the business community and sought-after speaker on industry panels. He is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), as is past president of the Southern California chapter.