ALTO Real Estate Funds Appoints Stephen J. Hefner as Senior Vice President, Head of Acquisitions

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ALTO Real Estate Funds, a leading real estate investment Fund specializing in open-air shopping centers and modern logistics centers across high-growth Sun Belt regions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen J. Hefner as Senior Vice President, Head of Acquisitions at ALTO Real Estate Funds.

Hefner will lead ALTO’s acquisition strategy, driving large-scale asset investments to expand the funds’ portfolio, strengthen its market position, and accelerate long-term growth.

With over 30 years of extensive experience in global real estate, Hefner has spearheaded acquisitions exceeding $2 billion. He has held senior leadership roles at The Retail Connection, AmREIT, Cencor Realty Services, and Olympus Real Estate, bringing deep expertise in retail acquisitions, asset development, and investment strategies.

“Stephen’s strategic vision and extensive industry experience make him an invaluable addition to our team,” said Mody Kidon, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, and Yaniv Melamud, Co-Founder & CEO of ALTO Real Estate Funds. “His leadership will be instrumental as we accelerate our acquisition efforts and reinforce ALTO’s position as a leader in the U.S. real estate investment market.”

About ALTO Real Estate Funds

ALTO Real Estate Funds focuses on investing in and developing logistics centers and open-air shopping centers in high-growth U.S. markets. Over the past 15 years, ALTO has raised approximately $540 million across four funds. ALTO has acquired 78 properties, totaling 15 million square feet, valued at $1.8 billion, with 45 successful exits.

For more information, visit ALTO’s company website – at: www.alto-investments.com