In 2011, Kino James formed a commercial real estate brokerage firm called Base 5 Retail Partners. This collaborative team broker is focused on results for its clients. Formerly a partner and owner at Maestas & Ward Commercial Real Estate in Albuquerque (since 2001), Kino has over 20 years experience in the commercial real estate business in New Mexico. An Albuquerque native and University of New Mexico alum with a BA in Business Finance, Kino is an expert in retail brokerage, leasing, tenant representation, property development, and financing.