About
Accomplishments
Publications:
Nierman, R., PhD, & Meloche, B. (2022, July). Office Activity Picks Up in Metro Detroit as Tenants Make Workplace Decisions. Heartland Real Estate Business, 20:11, 15.
Young, K., Koch, J., Najor, B., Hiland, A., Justice, J., Meloche, B., Slaw, T. (2013/2014) Restoring Balance: An Academic Review of Arguments For and Against the Restriction of Presidential War Powers. Contemporary Argumentation & Debate , 34.
Awards:
2021 Cross Examination Debate Association Critic of the Year, East Central Region
Education
November 2021
Sienna Heights University (Adrian, MI)
Lean Six Sigma Green belt certification
2008-2015
Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)
BA in Political Science (partial completion)
My Team
My Team
In 2015, Barry joined Colliers International to expand the Colliers Detroit market with his investment sales experience.
For close to a decade Matt has completely immersed himself in many different aspects of commercial real estate, from retail to development to construction to acquisitions and dispositions, but specializes in Commercial Investment Dispositions and Acquisitions. Matt was exposed to the industry at a young age as it is a family passion handed down through generations. In December 2010 he obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan – Dearborn in Business Management. Matt has served both private and institutional clients such as Garrison Investment Group, True North Investments, LNR Partners and Alidade Capital. He has also worked with a number of national Tenants in the market including Pet Supplies Plus, Czarnowski and Nuance Communications. Matt’s successful approach stems from the ideology of fully comprehending his client’s needs and consistently putting them first.
Industry professional, Elisa Cameron Avery, provides assistance to Barry Swatsenbarg and the Investment Team.
Prior to joining Colliers, Elisa was a Legal Assistant to successful attorneys, nationally and internationally recognized. She served as an integral part of their business and Qui Tam practice as organizational expert and client relationship liaison. Over the last decade she has developed her working relationships and provides strategic ideas implementing change.
Elisa brings Over 15 years of focused and driven experience to Colliers International. She provides business concepts to enhance value for clients with over half of her professional background in the legal field.
Elisa was selected to participate in the 2018 Women’s Mentorship Program at Colliers International. The program acknowledges women professionals who have made themselves standout performers across the nation.