Our Team

Han Widjaja Chen is the founder and president of Growth Investment Group, a commercial real estate investment brokerage company that specializes in multifamily investments in Los Angeles with a focus in the San Gabriel Valley area. He led a successful team of specalized commercial real estate agents that have helped many GIG clients multiply their wealth through apartment sales. As of Q4-2022, GIG's team has sold over $1.803billion of closed transactions. Many active real estate agents/brokers have hired Han’s team to help them sell their apartment properties.

Han’s humble commercial real estate career begins in 2007 with Colliers International. He quickly became the top multifamily agents at Colliers International Los Angeles. After 4-years tenure with Colliers International, Han became one of the principals/ shareholders in 2012 at Lee Associates ISG where he also became #1 multifamily agent at the company. After seeing his clients’ needs for a more responsive and personalized approach to multifamily investments, Han decided to found Growth Investment Group in 2014 in a strategic alliance with KW Commercial in Pasadena. During his partnership with KW Commercial Pasadena, Han once again became #1 multifamily broker in the company.

In order to provide his clients a more entrepreneurial engagement, Han decided to operate GIG as its own company independent from any national franchises affiliation. Since its full inception, GIG has multiplied its client’s net worth through multifamily investments and quickly becoming the top multifamily boutique firm in San Gabriel Valley.

Even though he started his commercial real estate career only about 15 years ago, Han was able to build his own multifamily/commercial real estate portfolio in San Gabriel Valley and now offers his clients unique and professional insights of the apartment market, operations, and management as a fellow commercial real estate investor. His approach of partnering with his clients to maximize their property value to achieve their goals has earned him trusts and continued businesses from his many clients.

Growth Investment Group has ONE core mission: To help our clients grow their capital through multifamily investments

Broker License#: 01749321
Direct: 626.594.4900 | Fax: 626.499.5788

Justin McCardle specializes in the sale of multifamily properties throughout Los Angeles County, with a focus in the North and Northeast LA areas. His in depth market knowledge and hard work have enabled him to successfully close many transactions in the area. Through consistent effort and dedication, Mr. McCardle has established long term relationships with his clients, many who are large players in the Commercial Real Estate world.

His work ethic and drive stand out among other agents. He is always willing to go the extra mile in negotiating, problems solving, and doing what it takes to look out for the needs and best interests of his clients. He is able to advise his clients on all aspects of their commercial real estate buying, selling, and filling 1031 Exchanges in Real Estate.

DRE License#: 01895720
Direct: 909.486.2069 | Fax: 626.316.7552

Evan T. Monroe was born and raised in Pasadena, CA. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Southern California, where he first developed an interest in the world of commercial real estate.

During his time at USC, Evan studied topics ranging from Macroeconomics and Consumer Behavior to Behavioral Genetics and Cognitive Neuroscience. As an Associate with Growth Investment Group (San Gabriel, CA), Evan utilizes his detailed market knowledge, strong interpersonal communication skills, and familiarity with the East Los Angeles, Highland Park, and Eagle Rock communities to provide excellent advisory services to multi-family investors in the area. Outside of commercial real estate, Evan is also passionate about music, travel, language learning, creative writing, and film.

DRE License#: 02135116 | Direct: 626.407.2388 | Mobile: 626.340.3826 | Fax: 626.291.1038

Andrew Chia is a highly motivated specialist with 20+ years of experience in roles at project management, business development operations, and applied expertise in organizational structures that improve processes and operations, maximize productivity and increase efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and profitability.

Prior to joining GIG, he gained valuable experience with The Boeing Company, enhancing his expertise in the Project Management and Business Development skill. His decision in joining GIG reflects his commitment to driving the company’s growth and delivering strong returns for its investors.

His educational background and professional experience will be the foundation for his career in real estate and provide a significant impact for clients and the company.

DRE License#: 02250138 | Mobile: 425.399.2939

Alex Sherman specializes in the sale of commercial properties throughout Southern California. With over 20 years of proven experience in sales and marketing, Alex has built a career driving revenue growth, brand development and strategic partnerships across multiple industries. Alex began his career leading high-performance sales teams and quickly advanced into executive leadership roles, where he consistently delivered measurable results.

Alex’s approach at Growth Investment Group combines a strong work ethic, data-driven strategy and a deep understanding of the current real estate climate. GIG has sold over $2 Billion is sales throughout Southern California, with a focus in San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles. Whether buying, selling or filling 1031 exchanges, Alex is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure his client’s best interests and needs are met.

DRE License#: 02236501 | Mobile: 571.531.8658

Dimitre is a multifamily specialist with Growth Investment Group California. As a San Gabriel Valley native, Dimitre has a deep knowledge of the area and caters to each client’s individual needs, while also leveraging his network of attorneys, lenders, home inspectors, and appraisers. Dimitre was introduced to the real estate industry by a friend who ran his own successful brokerage. Inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit and success he began to study for his license, obtaining it in 2021, kicking off his career with Keller Williams Covina in the same year.

After almost a year with the brokerage Dimitre decided residential real estate was not for him, as he was more interested in the investment side of real estate and helping clients build generational wealth. In the summer of 2024 he completed a rigorous 10 week training program at Marcus & Millichap, one of the top CRE brokerages in the country.

There he learned about business development calls, the brokerage continuum, managing client expectations, and underwriting of various commercial properties. Prior to his real estate career he worked for Bristol Farms, a boutique grocery store chain as a seafood clerk. During this time he picked up key communication, multitasking and organizational skills which he still applies today. In his spare time Dimitre enjoys playing basketball, reading, and volunteering at his church.

Fluent in Serbo-Coratian and Bulgarian

DRE License#: 02153833 | Mobile: 626.381.8311

Abel Benitez was born and raised in San Gabriel, California and graduated from Temple City Hight School. Soon after, he worked up through the hospitality industry and achieved key management roles at a young age. By taking an entrepeneurial routee, Abel discovered a passion for Real Estate and joined Growth Investment Group as a Business Development Associate.

Within a year he learned about the key principles of Commercial Real Estate and now specializes in Multi-Family Sales across Southern Los Angeles in neighborhoods such as Vermont Square, University Park, Florence Graham & many more nearby markets.

With a Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish, Abel uses his strong communications skills and detailed market knowledge matched with a work ethic fueled by determination & consistency to guide his clients in the best possible direction regarding their Commercial Real Estate Portfolio. Whether to sell or 1031 Exchange, Abel’s strong negotiation skills help his clients obtain top market value for their properties & future investments

DRE License#: 02173463 | Direct: 626.898.9740 | Mobile: 213.595.8105

Leo Shaw has 9 years experience as a real estate broker applying his expertise and market knowledge to find deals in commercial office, retail and multifamily properties that consistently exceed the investment goals of his clients.

Honesty and integrity, along with determination and dedication, are philosophies that Leo strives for in all aspects of his life. Applying these principles to his business, has allowed him to become a well rounded real estate professional. His background as a business owner for several business ventures has given his real estate business a high level of experience leadership and professionalism.

Leo Shaw as a proven record of directly impacting his client’s financial success and propelling smooth transactions by applying refined property valuation and buying/selling negotiation skill.

Fluent in Mandarin
Broker License#: 01879962
Direct: 626.716.6968 | Fax: 626.551.0761