Steph Smith, Founding Principal

Steph Smith manages acquisitions, operations, and finances at IPG.  Combining 15 years of real estate development experience with a passion for the environment, Steph pushes IPG projects forward with green building, solar, water reclamation systems. Steph is an advocate for cannabis regulation and land use in California. She is also passionate about women and children's issues and is a member of the Pacific Palisades Woman's Club and is on the Policy Committee of EveryChild Foundation. She is a mother of five and active fundraiser for several child focused foundations. She has a BS in business from Boston College and attended UCLA's Anderson MBA program. 

C. Martin Smith, Founding Principal

C. Martin Smith is responsible for acquisitions and new development at IPG. He combines over 25 years of real estate development experience with a medical and legal background. He understands the needs of new economy tenants and the laws that govern the industry development. C. Martin Smith has successfully developed several million square feet of commercial, industrial and residential spaces. Martin attended Johns Hopkins Medical School and UCLA Law School.

​​Ben Eilenberg, Chief Operating Officer

Ben Eilenberg advises IPG on all real estate transactions, permitting, and zoning issues.  Prior to joining IPG, Ben worked at Gresham Savage Nolan & Tilden and Severson & Werson working for various Fortune 100 clients.  Ben has served on various charitable boards including the United Way, the Pick Group, the American Inns of Court, and others.  He graduated Summa Cum Laude and Order of the Coif from McGeorge Law School.