Sam Devorris
Senior Vice President
License ID 02084651
NAI Capital - West Los Angeles
11150 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 1550
Los Angeles, California 90025
United States
310-806-6125
310-564-6525
Scope of Experience
Sam serves as a strategic advisor for businesses and commercial real estate, specializing in tenant and buyer representation for office, retail, and industrial leasing and sales transactions. Throughout his career, Sam has built a reputation for delivering outstanding results, thanks to his unique blend of innovative thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and strategic connections that keep him one step ahead of the competition. His profound market knowledge and sharp negotiating skills enable him to consistently provide exceptional value to his clients.
Originally from Southern California and with over ten years of real estate experience in Colorado, Sam is intimately familiar with both markets. He collaborates with local businesses in both states and advises national accounts across the country, offering unparalleled expertise and service.
Background & Experience
With over a decade of comprehensive experience and a proven track record in commercial real estate, Sam's stature as a knowledgeable and trusted advisor continues to grow. Working out of the WLA office, his influence can be felt both locally and nationally as his distinguished membership of the Investment Services Group enables him to represent buyers and occupiers nationwide.
In 2021, Sam joined SquareFoot as its inaugural hire in Los Angeles, playing a pivotal role in establishing the company’s culture and expanding the team. Prior to joining SquareFoot, Sam served as Senior Vice President at Avison Young, a prominent global commercial real estate firm. His journey at Avison Young began with the acquisition of Truss Holdings, Inc., a commercial real estate technology company in which he served as Senior VP and market leader for the Los Angeles region. During his tenure at Truss, Sam was instrumental in securing 18 million square feet of available office inventory throughout Los Angeles, laying the foundation for the company's successful launch in May 2019. Within the first six months of launching the LA market, he executed 24 lease transactions totaling $4.3 million in lease value.
Prior to his tenure at Truss, Sam excelled as a Tenant Representative Broker at Colliers International, where he successfully closed over 50 lease transactions across the country. Following this, he played a pivotal role in advancing Ecospace Commercial, focusing on supporting startups and high-growth enterprises. In all facets of his professional career—whether pioneering new ventures or enhancing established teams—Sam's innovation and unwavering professionalism establish him as a rising star in the real estate industry.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) - University of Denver (Finance and Economics Major)
Professional Associations & Designations
As a passionate technology and commercial real estate enthusiast, Sam possesses extensive knowledge of the PropTech landscape. His dedication lies in enhancing the suite of online tools available to brokers, ultimately improving and streamlining the leasing process.