About Us
Mission
CPi leverages nearly 60 years of commercial real estate expertise to strengthen neighborhoods, foster economic vitality and develop lasting community impact through partnerships, not just properties.
About Us
Founded in 1970, CPi Developers is a commercial real estate development and management firm based in San Rafael, California. With nearly 60 years of experience and deep roots in the community, CPi has built a reputation for developing and managing commercial properties that create lasting value for businesses and the communities we serve.
CPi’s portfolio includes more than 500,000 square feet of commercial real estate, serving nationally recognized corporations and local businesses throughout California. Our properties include Shoreline Center and Grand Landing in East San Rafael, one of the world’s largest Tesla Supercharger stations in Kettleman City and a Starbucks development in Oroville. Each project reflects CPi’s commitment to thoughtful investment and long-term stewardship.
Under the leadership of President & CEO Stephanie Plante, CPi has continued to grow while playing an active role in shaping the economic landscape of San Rafael. Through the development of Shoreline Center and other commercial properties, CPi has attracted businesses that have created 525 permanent jobs and supported an estimated 4,000 workforce opportunities. Over the past five years, CPi has contributed more than 1,500 volunteer hours working with local governments and community stakeholders to support the continued growth of Marin County.
At CPi, we believe real estate is about more than buildings, it is about creating places where businesses can succeed and communities can thrive.
Meet The Team
Stephanie Kirby Plante
President/CEO
Kalina Cloud, J.D.
Director of Operations
Our History
The Start
Cal-Pox, Inc. founder and San Francisco native Martin Bramante was the son of Italian immigrants. Martin was an enterprising first-generation American who had a mind for business and a savvy sense of land value. One of his first acquisitions was San Quentin Disposal, Marin County’s primary landfill, which he operated for 20 years. Martin was well known to generations of Marin children for the lollipops he handed out at the landfill entry. He closed the operation in 1987 and prepared the site for future development.
Family Business
The business was a true family affair, with Martin’s wife Val and daughters Susan and Kathy working in the operation that grew to include additional commercial and residential real estate projects. Bramante grandchildren Stephanie Kirby Plante and Gregory and Gianna Hansen grew up in the business and became partners in the 1990s.
A New Lead
Martin’s daughter, Susan Bramante Kirby, partnered with her Dad in transforming the landfill site into today’s Shoreline Center, adjacent to the San Francisco Bay. They weathered the political challenges of developing in Marin County and over the years won approval for Home Depot, followed by BMW of San Rafael. In 1999, Susan’s sudden passing from cancer left a hole in the family. Her daughter Stephanie stepped up in many ways leaving behind a promising television career to help the family manage the growing business. She managed and expanded the reach of Cal-Pox, Inc. over the years and was named company president in 2005.
Partnership
Mentored by Martin, Stephanie led Shoreline Center into further expansion. Together, they developed and built a dealership for General Motors that is now Honda Marin. The next decade was occupied with securing entitlements for esteemed retailer Target to expand its footprint in Marin County with its first store in San Rafael. Stephanie guided the entitlement process through the 2008 recession, a ballot initiative and a lawsuit. Target opened in October of 2013.
CPi Developers
Martin remained active in day-to-day operations for Cal-Pox, Inc. well into his 90’s. He died in 2014 at the age of 94. Stephanie purchased the company from her family members in 2015 and updated the company’s name to CPi Developers, a name that honors its 50+ year history while reflecting a modern future. Stephanie continues as sole owner, president and CEO of the firm.
