Experience

Dylan Ward has been actively involved in the leasing and development of commercial real estate since 2006. A native of Santa Barbara, Dylan combines local knowledge with business and investment savvy earned managing large-scale commercial projects throughout California. He has completed more than 205 transactions on the South Coast since the beginning of 2015, with a combined value over $84 million.

Prior to joining Hayes Commercial Group, Dylan focused on the development and repositioning of retail properties throughout California as a project manager with Watt Companies and MPA, Inc. Dylan’s background in commercial real estate development and construction management provides him with a unique ability to recognize development and repositioning opportunities.

While he enjoyed the challenges and successes of completing complex projects with firms in the Los Angeles area, Dylan missed the unique lifestyle of his hometown and moved back to Santa Barbara in 2014.

Professional Background

2014 – Present:
Hayes Commercial Group, Broker Associate

2012 – 2014:
MPA, Inc, Project Manager

2006 – 2012:
Watt Companies, Project Manager

2005 – 2006:
Coldwell Banker, Broker Associate

Education

Dylan obtained his B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2004.

Affiliations / Awards

• California Bureau of Real Estate: Licensed Broker (lic. 01472452)

• Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service, Loopnet, ICSC

• PATH of Santa Barbara: Advisory Board Member

• Awarded the “40 Under 40” honor for the tri-county area by the Pacific Coast Business Times.