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Lori Hyland

Lori Hyland is the Chairman and owner of Hilton & Hyland, the preeminent luxury real estate brokerage in Beverly Hills for over 30 years. Before becoming the sole owner of Hilton & Hyland, founded by her late husband, Jeffrey Hyland, Lori enjoyed a career as a fine artist and writer.

Lori graduated from the University of Southern California and did postgraduate studies at Pratt Institute in New York. She is a painter specializing in large abstract work and a writer of Historical fiction. She is an animal and environmental advocate and lives part-time on a Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Chrystal Ferber

Chrystal Ferber is Hilton & Hyland's General Counsel. Prior to joining the Beverly Hills-based luxury real estate brokerage, Chrystal worked for over four years at a Los Angeles law firm representing employers and management.

Chrystal earned her Juris Doctor in 2018 from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. While in law school, she served as an extern for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission where she worked with an Administrative Law Judge on employment law cases. Chrystal also worked as a judicial extern for Judge Stuart M. Rice of the Los Angeles Superior Court and as a law clerk for other firms in the Los Angeles area. While earning her JD, she served as an editor for UCLA’s Journal of Environmental Law and Policy and as a Writing Advisor to first-year students.

Chrystal graduated magna cum laude from California State University, Fullerton earning her undergraduate degrees in both Political Science and Women’s Studies. She was President of CSU Fullerton’s Political Science Honor Society, was awarded the Outstanding Political Science Undergraduate Award, and was Valedictorian of her Women’s Studies department. She took three years off from university to work as an AmeriCorps volunteer and an Undercover Investigator for a national animal advocacy organization.

Chrystal is admitted to the State Bar of California Central District and served as a 2023 Trustee to the San Fernando Valley Bar Association. Additionally, she was selected as a Super Lawyer Rising Star for 2022-2025.

Steve Katz

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Steve began his career in 1989 as a sales associate with the renowned Jon Douglas Company. Following its acquisition by Coldwell Banker, Steve transitioned into management in 1998, where he spent 24 successful years overseeing five branches of Coldwell Banker Realty. During his tenure, he developed top-performing teams, drove consistent growth, and established a reputation for operational excellence.

In 2022, Steve joined Anywhere Integrated Services, the parent company of Sotheby’s International Realty, Coldwell Banker, Century 21, and The Corcoran Group. As the primary services manager for Sotheby’s International Realty in Greater Los Angeles, he played a key role in supporting the brand’s integration with their primary services of mortgage, escrow and title, providing strategic guidance and fostering success.

Now leading Hilton & Hyland, Steve Katz is focused on building upon the firm’s esteemed legacy while positioning it for continued success in an evolving real estate landscape. His depth of experience, strategic insight, and commitment to excellence ensure Hilton & Hyland remains at the forefront of the luxury real estate market.

Jheff Tan

As Vice President of Operations at Hilton & Hyland, Jheff oversees the seamless integration of processes, spearheads strategic initiatives, and collaborates with the executive team to align operations with business objectives. His focus is on ensuring that clients and agents receive the highest level of support and service, all while driving innovation and efficiency across the organization.

With more than two decades of experience in the real estate industry, Jheff has dedicated his career to optimizing operations, driving strategic growth, and fostering high-performing teams. His journey began in foundational roles, where he gained hands-on experience in listings, transactions, and office management. Over the years, he advanced to leadership positions, honing his expertise in operational efficiency, team development, and organizational strategy.

Jheff is deeply passionate about leveraging technology, refining workflows, and creating an environment where teams thrive. With a strong commitment to excellence and a results-driven mindset, he takes pride in contributing to the growth and success of the organization while staying ahead of industry trends.