2001-Present: Colliers International, Idaho - Managing Principal

Acquired an existing property management and brokerage business in Boise and Sun Valley Idaho as majority owner.

1995-2001: Colliers International, San Francisco Office - Managing Director

Relocated to the Bay Area to manage a region. Opened the San Mateo office.

1994-1995: Colliers Macaulay Nicolls, U.S.A. - President

Sold Iliff Thorn to Colliers Macaulay Nicolls and developed business for the company.

1980-1994: Iliff Thorn & Company - Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President

Began, organized and grew Company from inception, including development of mission and strategy. Recruited and hired managers and salespeople, opened start-up offices and acquired existing commercial brokerage companies. Led the Company through three recessions, grew it in size to a total of 12 offices, 230 salespeople and a total annual revenue of $29,000,000. Sold and reacquired the business during 1985-86 and downsized it thereafter to six offices, 135 salespeople and almost $20,000,000 in revenues. Sold the company to Colliers Macaulay Nicolls in 1994.

1979-1980: Grubb & Ellis Commercial Brokerage Company - Senior Vice President and Regional Manager

Responsibilities included operations and marketing for eight Southern California and Arizona offices.

1975-1979: Grubb & Ellis Commercial Brokerage Company - Vice President and District Manager, Phoenix Office

During tenure, increased number of salespeople threefold and revenues from $600,000 to $4,700,000 with profitability of over $1,000,000 in 1978. Named Manager of the Year in 1978. Chairman of Grubb & Ellis Commercial Brokerage Company Executive Committee.

1970-1975: Grubb & Ellis Commercial Brokerage Company - Salesperson, San Diego Office

Top office marketing salesperson in 1973 in Southern California.

Areas of Specialization
Investments and Office Leasing

Education
Received a Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University