Bayside Real Estate Partners

Above L to R: Back: Jennifer Davidson, Karina Pacific, Stephanie Denton, April Tussing, Estefania Jarvie, Molly Hobin Williams, Charlene Frias, Amanda Jacobellis, Grace Doub, Sofia Farfan, Jackie Donell, Rina Culligan Middle: Jillian Ostick, Yoshiko Oest, Marcy Jennings Front: Aimee Nelson, Noelle Richards, Lorie Miller

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Highlights

  • South Bay Expertise
  • Strategic Pricing & Analysis
  • Expert Negotiation & Guidance
  • Concierge Marketing, Prep, Staging

Bayside Real Estate Partners includes seven real estate teams that serve the South Bay area: Stroyke Properties Group, The Hobin Company, LiveSouthBayLocal, Davidson Group, Denton & Denton Group, The Donell-Culligan Group and Jacobellis Group. Founded in 2019 by brothers Bryn Stroyke and Robb Stroyke, in partnership with Side real estate brokerage, Bayside is managed by chief operating officer Charlene Frias. 

Tell us about your background.

Charlene Frias, Bayside Real Estate Partners: Early in my career in institutional fixed-income sales, I had my first real exposure to high-performing teams and how meaningful client connections are made by being genuinely useful. I’ve learned that when you remove friction, people thrive. Today I bring that same approach to real estate, focusing on operations, growth and brand strategy across seven teams. I’m grateful to do this work with people I respect and to help build something we all believe in.

How do you support the South Bay?

Stephanie Denton, Denton & Denton Group: One of our favorite ways to contribute to the South Bay is through our Local Love series, where we showcase a local artist monthly and throw an event around their vibe. It’s a chance to celebrate creativity, spark conversation, and connect neighbors through art and events. We also regularly bring the industry together through real estate mixers, creating opportunities for collaboration among brokerages, lenders and vendors.

Tell us about your family.

Molly Hobin-Williams, The Hobin Company: I am the fourth-generation president and CEO of The Hobin Company. It was started by my great-grandfather in 1925, and I took over 15 years ago when I opened the Manhattan Beach and Palm Desert offices. We are celebrating 100 years in business this year, which is really amazing! It’s hard to believe I’ve been in residential and commercial real estate for 44 years. I feel fortunate to have an incredible team in both Manhattan Beach and Palm Desert who feel like family.

How has your background influenced your journey?

Jackie Donell, The Donell-Culligan Group: Coming from a family of immigrants, I learned early on the importance of working hard, taking chances to succeed and always doing more than what’s expected. Those values continue to guide me in my journey today.

Jennifer Davidson, Davidson Group: It has shaped me in so many ways. I grew up in Ecuador, where my family owned and operated dry-cleaning businesses. Watching them provide excellent customer service and witnessing their independence as business owners deeply inspired me and instilled in me a passion for entrepreneurship and a strong work ethic. Today my real estate career is truly my happy place, and I feel incredibly blessed to be doing what I love.

Karina Pacific, Stroyke Properties Group: I grew up in Mexico with a single mom. She bought a duplex, and we lived in one unit and rented the other. I witnessed the power of real estate firsthand. Her hard work and tenacity created both security and pride— lessons that have stayed with me. That early experience shaped my approach to real estate. It’s not just a transaction or an investment; it’s a way to define personal ownership, security and legacy.

What does local mean to you? 

Amanda Jacobellis, Jacobellis Group: Being local in Hermosa Beach means being part of the community, walking The Strand and running into six people you know, supporting small businesses and knowing what makes each corner of our town special. That perspective allows me to help clients find not just a house but the right place to truly feel at home.

How long have you lived in your community?

Rina Culligan, The Donell-Culligan Group: I moved to the South Bay in 1998, and it’s been home ever since—a place where I’ve grown both personally and professionally. There’s a unique small-town feel here, filled with kindness, connection and a true sense of community. It’s a joy to share this special place with others because it never feels like work. I’ve raised two wonderful kids here, have family nearby, and feel incredibly grateful to live and work in a community I love so deeply.

Disclaimer: This is not a solicitation if you are currently working with another broker. Broker: Side Inc. Broker Office ID: 02014153, Bayside Real Estate Partners: Charlene Frias DRE #01913365, Molly Hobin Williams DRE #00819814, April Tussing DRE #02205956, Jillian Ostick DRE #02137696, Stephanie Denton DRE #01956051, Yoshiko Oest, Jennifer Davidson DRE #01321065, Estefania Jarvie DRE #02026605, Sofia Farfan DRE #02164956, Amanda Jacobellis DRE #02119805, Grace Doub DRE #02220341, Jackie Donell DRE #01194362, Rina Culligan DRE #01217495, Aimee Nelson DRE #01243792, Karina Pacific DRE #01896081, Lorie Miller DRE #02149390, Noelle Richards DRE #02017584, Marcy Jennings, DRE #01387101

Photographed by Shane O’Donnell