Dr. Dick Bridy is a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO with over four decades of experience in commercial real estate. He leads a portfolio of companies including DBI Group, Bedrock Investments Group, Bedrock 1st Mortgage, DBI Asset Management, and DBI Expert Witness. Bridy’s proficiencies span development/redevelopment, brokerage, investment, leasing, private equity, operations, entitlement, construction, property/asset management, and expert witness services.
Dr. Bridy has provided expert testimony in the areas of asset, property and portfolio management, commercial litigation, commercial development and redevelopment, entitlements, insurance, and Realtor fiduciary matters, real estate standards of care, practice and best practices. Additional areas of expertise are broker or agent failure to disclose; misrepresentation, negligence and fraud. He is also an expert in personal injury trip and fall litigation based on violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) OSHA/Cal OSHA and Title 24 Part 2 (building) and Part 3 (electrical) for new and existing construction safety matters and permitting.
As a principal of Bedrock Investments Group, Dick and his team perform due diligence on Bedrock’s acquisitions. Through extensive research, market valuation, physical inspection, and financial analysis, the team targets ideal properties with maximum economic potential for Bedrock’s portfolio. The work he and his team of specialists perform allows Bedrock to respond quickly and advantageously to changes in supply and demand in the marketplace. His extensive experience in architectural design, construction bidding and supervision, and leasing strategies creates a competitive advantage for Bedrock’s partners.
A scholar at heart, Dick is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in economics. His graduate studies garnered academic honors recognition from the San Diego State University Graduate School of Business, the Marshall School at the University of Southern California, and the University of Phoenix, from which he received an MBA, EMBA and PHD respectively.
For years, Dick has served on the boards of many prominent real estate organizations, including the National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, San Diego County Commercial Association of Realtors, and CCIM. During that time, he also earned the following licenses and designations:
Dr. Bridy is a published author. He penned Poetry of the Human Condition (2022) where he explores the complexities of human life through personal reflections and observations. The poems delve into growth, loss, relationships, and the world around us. He also published Are You A Grumpy Old Man? A Collection of Poetic Reflections (2024) that investigates the humorous and poignant aspects of aging male life. Through personal observations, the poems examine the physical and emotional challenges of ‘andropause’ with respect and admiration for older men.
Dr. Bridy has been engaged as a humanitarian. When the Great Earthquake hit Nepal in 2015, he led relief efforts on behalf of Nepal Orphan’s Home. His team built a 2,000 SF temporary school in a Himalayan village in Ramachhap, salvaging materials from damaged structures. They also stockpiled supplies for post-monsoon season reconstruction. He has been an active participant in equine rescue services at Saving Horses, Inc. and Horses of Tir Na Nog, a horse sanctuary.
Children’s Health and Veteran Welfare are his two primary relief causes. He continues to be a dedicated volunteer and fundraiser for annual Great Cycle Challenge USA (GCC), supporting children’s cancer research by cycling over 6,100 miles and raising over $24,000 for this worthy cause. Stop Soldier Suicide is a veteran-led organization providing mental health support to veterans. Over 22 veterans die by suicide daily. To raise funds and awareness, he trekked hundreds of miles carrying a 35-lb. pack, aiming to prevent veteran crises. In 2026, he committed to walk two 31-mile day treks to raise over $3,000.00.
As a Thespian, he was a Supernumerary (“Super”) or amateur character actor in a non-singing role. He has been cast in 31 grand opera productions by the San Diego Opera with over 145 stage appearances since 2001. In addition, Dick and Ginny have been financial sponsors and volunteers at North Coast Repertory Theater (North Coast Rep) for over a decade and San Diego Opera for over three decades.