Nick began his career in construction at an early age, working weekends and summers on projects throughout Southern California. With over 50 years of experience in the industry, Nick has been integral in the construction of several residential communities including Spy Glass Hill in Newport Beach, Park Huntington in Huntington Beach and apartment projects throughout Riverside and Orange Counties. Nick obtained his B-1 General Contractor’s License in 1974, became Vice President of Orange Coast Construction in 1980 and established Clayton, Clayton & Company in 1977 with his late father, Earl E. Clayton.
With a solid background in construction, Nick naturally evolved into the role of developer. He has developed multiple sites throughout Southern California, with joint ventures between property owners and investment groups
Marcie started her career in the early 1980’s with Linkletter Properties in Costa Mesa. Linkletter Self Storage was known as a pioneer of the self-storage industry and it was here where she developed her skills in managing properties throughout the Southern California region.
In 1989 Marcie joined the Clayton Companies as regional property manager. She is responsible for the overall management of assets within Clayton’s portfolio including the self-storage facility in Garden Grove, the Newport Beach Office buildings, the industrial buildings in Santa Ana and several residential properties throughout Orange and Riverside Counties. She is also responsible for lease compliance, permitting and government relationships of the wireless communication sites. In addition to her extensive knowledge of property management, she also has an acute detail for accounting and employee relations.
Marcie currently resides in Brea with her husband, Rick. They are proud grandparents to their 3 grandchildren: Kole, Brooklyn and Rowan.
Natalie began working for the family business at the age of 18, as an Office Manager at Bayside Executive Suites. After graduating from Loyola Marymount in 2002, she obtained her CA Real Estate License and began working at Nelson Shelton Real Estate in Beverly Hills. After a few years, she returned to Orange County and, began working with private investors on residential and commercial transactions throughout Southern California. Natalie eventually returned to school and graduated with an Associate of Arts degree from the Interior Designers Institute in 2009. Shortly thereafter, the Clayton Design Group was established. Her portfolio of work ranges from residential to commercial projects throughout Southern California and a women’s boutique in Portland, Oregon.
Natalie works alongside Marcie on leasing, marketing and day to day management of the Clayton properties. She is the in-house designer for all tenant & property updates and is an avid networker with the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce and CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women).
Natalie is married and currently lives in North Tustin with her husband, Ryan, and two daughters, Olivia and Teresa, and her Cavapoo, Lola.