Sterling American Prop. appoints Ash to vice president of acquisitions

According to Sterling American Property Inc., David Ash has joined the firm as vice president of acquisitions & dispositions for Sterling American Property Funds. Ash will be located at 120 Montgomery St., Suite 1709. Ash's responsibilities will include sourcing new investments, as well as joint venture relationship opportunities in the western U.S. His focus will be on Orange County, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle. Prior to joining Sterling American, Ash was a managing director in Eastdil Secured's San Francisco office. Ash was involved in the sale or financing of 50 transactions in all property types totaling nearly $7.5 billion during his tenure. Ash graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude from UCLA with a bachelor's degree in Economics. He earned his Masters and B.A. degree in Real Estate Finance at The Wharton School, University of Penn.