Based in Santa Barbara, Mike Lopus is a Vice President specializing primarily in investment sales of Multifamily and Student Housing assets. His dynamic expertise includes institutional landlord and tenant representation, lease negotiation and consulting, lease auditing, sublease negotiation, financial analysis, and market research.
Mike joined Colliers in 2025 from Radius Commercial Real Estate, where he served as senior vice president for four years.
Mike graduated from the University of California, Berkeley; holds a Master of Business Administration, from the University of San Francisco; and serves on the Board of the Santa Barbara Rental Property Association.
The more I think about it, the more I appreciate the third question of Rotary’s 4-Way Test: Will it build goodwill and better friendships? To be motivated by opportunities to be helpful and make new friends, this is a good test for what we think, say, and do.
We often talk about doing good, here in our community and around the world. But the good isn’t only in the doing, it’s also in the relationships that are developed between people who were strangers one minute and friends the next.
At our International Convention in Taipei this past June, during a crosstown train trip, I met a Rotarian from Holland, living in Ghana; another Rotarian from Malawi; and still another from Clarksburg, California with whom I had mutual friends. What an absolute delight to experience such friendship.
Nick Wigle explains the challenges of bee rescue and removal
Nick Wigle, owner of Super Bee Rescue and Removal, gave an outstanding presentation on the business of bees. In addition to educating us about bees in general, Nick shared anecdotes about unique bee removal operations, and answered questions about Africanized/spicy bees, honey, and expanding his small business.
Of particular interest was his explanation of their bee foster program that allows landowners to host bee boxes that are maintained by Bee Rescue and Removal staff. It seems we may even have a Rotarian or two that's thinking about signing up. Yet another way we can give back to our community.
Nick introduces Rotarians Roger Davis, Debbie Merlo, Kurt Koenig, and Harlan Green to his big box of bees.
Peace Concert with Cellist, Diego Carniero
Rotary Peace Builder Diego Carniero is returning to our area for another evening of inspirational cello music that transcends borders and builds a more peaceful world.
He'll be performing on Sunday, Sept 13th, at the First Methodist Church sanctuary (305 E. Anacapa St) from 6-7:30 PM.
Tickets are $30, and can be purchased at the door, or in advance via the QR code below.
Having attended one of Diego's prior concerts, I can tell you this is a special event you won't want to miss. Hope to see you there!
