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About Us

Our Team

Our vibrant and dynamic workplace culture thrives on the principles of entrepreneurship and collaboration, and it's all made possible by the extraordinary team of individuals who contribute their passion and expertise. At the heart of our organization is a dedicated group of professionals, each bringing a unique set of skills and perspectives that collectively shape the innovative spirit that defines us.

Our Team

Joe Hills

Principal

Current Responsibilities: Joe Hills is the Principal of HLI Partners. Joe focuses and specializes on the sale and leasing of office and industrial properties in Central Florida for local, regional, national, and international clients. Through his broad knowledge of the Central Florida region and extensive experience in Tenant Representation, Joe’s focus is on expanding the Orlando Brokerage business.

Experience: Over the course of his career, Joe has been involved in over 475 deals, closing more than 1 billion dollars in transaction volume. In 2020, Joe played a key role in the new location of a 119,684 s.f. building for Paradise Grilling System. Thereafter in 2021, Joe assisted in the building of an additional 200,000 s.f. warehouse space for Signature Brands as well as the renewal of Samsung’s current lease for their 550,000 s.f. space. With an extensive track record in the industrial sector, Joe has developed a strategic orientation towards areas of manufacturing. In the span of his 15-year career in commercial real estate, Joe has successfully leased and sold more than twenty-five million square feet of space with transactions totaling more than $1 billion.

Phone: 407-718-3096

Email: JHills@HLIPartners.com

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Josh Lipoff

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Josh Lipoff

Principal

Current Responsibilities: Josh Lipoff is the Founder of HLI Partners Industrial Team in Orlando, FL. He specializes in large regional distribution centers, warehouse buildings, institutional landlord representation and manufacturing plants in Central Florida. In the past few years, he has been involved in some of Orlando’s largest and most complex Industrial transactions.

Experience: Josh brings over 20 years of corporate business development and has successfully negotiated several million square feet of Central Florida’s Industrial team transactions. Prior to joining HLI Partners, Josh spent 12 years with JLL’s Industrial team in Orlando. During his career, Josh specialized in Tenant Representation, build-to-suit and site selection, financial analysis, and lease and contract evaluation. National Clients served over the years have included: Brookfield Properties, Stonemont, McKesson, Ocean Spray, Walgreens, Mattress Firm, Sysco, Freeman, Iron Mountain, United Stationers, and Kellogg’s.

Phone: 856-535-6973

Email: JLipoff@HLIPartners.com

Our Team

Gena Filion

Vice President

Gena Filion is a licensed Florida Real Estate Agent specializing in industrial property sales and leases in Central Florida. Born in Miami, Gena is bilingual in English and Spanish and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida. With over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, including roles at prominent firms like Jones Lang LaSalle, Gena brings a wealth of expertise to her role.

In 2024, Gena joined HLI Partners as Vice President, where she utilizes her deep market knowledge and brokerage skills to facilitate the sale and leasing of office and industrial properties. She adeptly serves a wide range of clients, including Sellers, landlords, Buyers, and tenants at national, regional, and local levels. Gena's extensive background in marketing and operations allows her to develop strategic solutions tailored to the unique needs of diverse clientele, from local enterprises to global markets.

Email: gfilion@hlipartners.com

Gena Filion

Gena Filion

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Matt Cardozo

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Matt Cardozo

Associate

An Orlando native who is bilingual in Spanish, Matias Cardozo combines his local insight with his positive energy and go-getter attitude to give his clients an insider’s edge in the Central Florida real estate market.

Born and raised in historic downtown Orlando, Matias has witnessed the incredible growth and transformation of the city over the years. He knows which areas are the next up and coming neighborhoods; he can advise on local schools and sporting clubs; and he can connect his clients with home inspectors, property managers, contractors, and more. Through every transaction, he strives to be an advocate for his clients, educating them along the way and helping them make informed decisions.

Matias prides himself on being patient with his clients and letting them set the pace for a seamless transaction. He listens to his clients and relies on problem-solving and out-of-the-box creativity to search the market and find the ideal property or the perfect buyer. The satisfaction of his clients is his top priority, and he will go to great lengths to ensure their success.

Phone: 407-235-4993

Email: MCardozo@HLIPartners.com