From a roadside stand to real estate: Why McWhinney just changed its name

Chad McWhinney in front of one of the Southern California strawberry stands he owned as a teen in the 1980s. (BusinessDen illustration)

By: Thomas Gounley

Published: January 26, 2026

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Thomas Gounley

Thomas covers commercial real estate and development. He is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and previously worked as a business reporter at the Springfield News-Leader. Email him at thomas@BusinessDen.com.

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