Newport Beach, CA – May 24, 2026 – Economos DeWolf has been named a nominee for the Orange County Business Journal’s 2026 Family-Owned Business Awards, recognizing the firm’s role in Orange County commercial real estate and its next generation of family leadership.
The annual awards program honors family-owned businesses across Orange County for their business success, community involvement and long-term impact. Nominees are featured in the Orange County Business Journal’s Family-Owned Business Awards Special Report, with winners to be announced during the awards program on June 11, 2026, at the Irvine Marriott.
Led by Steve Economos and Geoff DeWolf, Economos DeWolf remains the premierOrange County-based brokerage firm dedicated to the sale of office and medical buildings. The firm has served office property owners, investors and owner-users through changing market conditions, including the pandemic, shifting workplace trends and the rapid rise in interest rates in 2022 and 2023.
Within the past three years, Steve Economos’ sons, David and Matthew Economos, have joined the firm, marking an important step in the company’s family-owned legacy. Together, the team has stayed focused on its niche in the Orange County office and medical markets, selling 15 buildings in 2022 and 24 more buildings across 2024 and 2025.
“This nomination is meaningful because it reflects the firm we have built and the future we are building as a family,” said Steve Economos, Principal at Economos DeWolf. “Having David and Matt join the firm has made this next chapter especially rewarding, especially since I worked with my dad in this marketplace for 17 years at the beginning of my career. We are proud to keep building on our specialty, our client relationships, and our commitment to the Orange County market.”
David and Matthew have also embraced leadership roles within the local community. Both have been recognized as Newport Beach Distinguished Citizens, reflecting their commitment to service and civic involvement beyond the firm’s brokerage work.
Steve Economos continues to contribute to the broader real estate industry through education and market insight. He is currently in his second year as an adjunct professor in Chapman University’s renowned Alexander E. Hayden School of Real Estate within the George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics. He has also spoken alongside Dr. Peter Linneman at Orange County real estate forecast events and has been quoted on commercial real estate topics in The Wall Street Journal.
The 2026 Family-Owned Business Awards program will take place June 11, 2026, at the Irvine Marriott, with a keynote presentation from The Sadeghi Family of LAB Holding.
About Economos DeWolf
Economos DeWolf provides extensive commercial real estate services in Orange County, CA, offering expertise in investment sales, strategic leasing, and owner-user sales. With decades of industry experience, the firm is committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service that prioritize client needs. Through a combination of deep market knowledge and a collaborative approach, Economos DeWolf creates meaningful value for every project and builds long-lasting relationships in the commercial real estate industry.
For more information about Economos DeWolf and its services, visit economosdewolf.com.