Scott A. Underhill, CRX, SCLS

Professional Background
Scott Underhill began his career in 1980 with Charles Tingey Associates, earning Salesman of the Year in 1986.  The following year he founded ASU & Associates along with two partners and serves as the designated broker for the firm.  ASU & Associates, previously affiliated with Grubb & Ellis/Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, has now evolved into ASU Commercial.  ASU provides unparalleled commercial real estate services to Kern County and beyond, proving the ASU alliance to be one of the most successful commercial brokerage firms in the southern San Joaquin Valley.  As the company’s senior Retail Specialist, he oversees communications and transactions with developers and property owners, assisting them in achieving their respective growth models.

Over the course of his 38-year real estate career, Scott has specialized in the predevelopment and leasing of over 50 strip, neighborhood and community size shopping centers.  In addition to specializing in ground up retail development and leasing, a second major part of his practice centers on national tenant representation.  He has exclusively represented such notable names as Winco, Albertson’s, Costco, Rite Aid, McDonald’s, Chase Bank, Vons, Home Depot, Kmart Corporation, Wal-Mart, Chevron, and others.

An active industry and community leader, Mr. Underhill’s roster of memberships and honors include:

• International Council of Shopping Centers, SCLS Professional Designation, Active Member
• Bakersfield Association of Realtors, Active Member
• International Council of Shopping Centers, Mentor Program Member
• Kern County Student Leadership, Board Member and Team Leader, West Bakersfield High School
• Kern County Elementary Reading Program, Franklin Elementary School
• Amor Ministries, San Diego, CA, Field Supervisor, Tijuana, BC Mexico
• Bakersfield City School District, Real Estate Consultant and Advisor
• Bakersfield Rescue Mission, Board of Directors, Past President

Education

• Fresno State University, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Economics, Real Estate Minor