Leader: Lori Hyland in front of one of her paintings at Hilton & Hyland’s office. (Photo by Thomas Wasper)
One of Los Angeles’ most famous brokerages isn’t run by a person with a real estate background at all, but rather by an artist who decided to take the reins after her late husband’s death.
Lori Hyland is the current owner and chair of Beverly Hills-based luxury firm Hilton & Hyland, which was founded by her late husband Jeffrey Hyland and his former business partner Richard Hilton.
After Jeffrey Hyland’s passing in February 2022, the company underwent a series of structural changes – as witnessed by many high-profile agent departures and, in return, a significant dip in sales volume.