Tom Colich completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California, graduating in 1971 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting. In 1973, he received a Masters of Science Degree from U.S.C. in business administration with an emphasis in real estate. He was a member of the all-university honorary society "Skull and Dagger", as well as Beta Alpha Psi, an honorary accounting fraternity. A member of the 1971 U.S.C. national championship track and field team, Tom placed 4th in the nation on the shot-put event. He was also awarded a NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship for his overall academic and athletic achievements. Between 1973 and 1975, Tom worked for his father's construction company, Colich Construction, where he developed exemplary bidding skills as an estimator. In 1975, Tom created his own construction company. Colich Brothers, Inc., where he specialized in the constriction and installation of sewer, storm drains and water systems. Soon thereafter, Colich Brothers, Inc. joined Colich Construction, creating a joint venture known as Colich & Sons. During this period, Colich & Sons increased its banking and bonding relationships to become one of the dominant underground construction companies in Southern California. Recognizing the profit potential in real estate development and investment, Tom established Wesco Companies. In order to assure quality and maximum returns for the investor, Tom has brought together an experienced team consisting of professionals with backgrounds in construction, acquisitions, management, accounting, and law.
Don Pierce is the Chief Operating Officer of the Wesco Companies, which includes Colich Construction, Wesco
Infrastructure Technologies, Wesco Homes and Development and the Wesco Rental Business. Prior to joining Wesco, Mr. Pierce
was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Superior Real Estate for two years. He was President and Chief Executive
Officer of Acacia Equities for seven years prior to joining Superior. Before his appointment of President and CEO, he was
the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Acacia Construction, Inc., the company that spun off Acacia Equities, Inc.
Mr. Pierce is experienced in many facets of the multifamily real estate industry including: acquisition, disposition,
financing, property management, asset management, development, rehabilitation, turnarounds and workouts. During his career,
he has been involved in the acquisition of more than 3,000 multifamily units, disposition of more than 3,000 multifamily
units, development of more than 2,000 multifamily units and management of more than 6,000 multifamily units. In addition, he
completed financing in excess of $300,000,000 and was involved in ten syndications that raised over $27,000,000 in equity
capital from high net worth individuals used in conjunction with secured financing to purchase over $100,000,000 of real
estate assets.
Mr. Pierce has achieved superior results throughout his career, which he believes is a result of many factors. These
factors include execution of a sound strategy by well-trained qualified people, a commitment to excellence, honesty and
integrity, teamwork, thorough operating policies and procedures, aggressive management and attention to detail.
Mr. Pierce received his Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from University of California, Irvine and his Bachelor of
Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Management from California State University,
Long Beach. Mr. Pierce is a licensed real estate broker, a member of the Young Presidents Organization and a member of the
National Multi Housing Council. Mr. Pierce resides with his wife and three sons in California.