About
Professional Summary
Since 2002 Chris has completed more than 500+ Retail Lease & Sale transactions throughout Chicago.
Prior to joining Colliers, Chris served as an SVP with Jameson Commercial and Managing Director for SVN Chicago. Chris was instrumental in forming SVN Chicago with former Sussex & Reilly agents.
I was most recently a Senior Vice President of Retail Sales & Leasing with Jameson Commercial Real Estate. In my nearly 10 years with the company, I was a consistent top producer and ranked number one in “Most Transactions” in 2014 and top five in “Total Volume” in 2015. In 2016, I was the firm’s top producer. Voted Crain’s Most Influential Commercial Real Estate Brokers in Chicago in 2017. Notable deals include the $10.1 million sale of 8-12 W. Division Street in Chicago.
Chris is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Chicago Association of Realtors Commercial Forum Committee, Lakeview Chamber of Commerce Planning and Development Committee.
Chris earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University. Chris resides in Glencoe with his wife and three children.
Accomplishments
2018 Awards
· Chicago Assoc. of Realtors’ Platinum Award / Retail Sales $ Volume
· Chicago Assoc. of Realtors’ Gold Award / Retail Sales # of Transactions
· Chicago Assoc. of Realtors’ Silver Award / Retail Gross Lease SF
· Chicago Assoc. of Realtors’ Silver Award / Retail Units Leased
· Jameson Commercial / Top Five Volume
· Jameson Commercial / Most Transactions
2017 Awards
· Crain’s Most Influential Commercial Real Estate Brokers in Chicago
· Jameson Commercial / Top Five Volume
· Jameson Commercial / Most Transactions
· Huzenis Award Winner at Jameson Commercial
2016 Awards
· Chicago Assoc. of Realtors’ Silver Award / Retail Gross Lease SF
· Chicago Assoc. of Realtors’ Silver Award / Retail Sales Volume
· Jameson Commercial / #1 Agent for 2016
· Jameson Commercial / Top Five Volume
· Jameson Commercial / Most Transactions
2015 Awards
· CAR Gold Award / Retail Units Sold
· Top Five Total Volume at Jameson
2014 Awards
· CAR Platinum Award Retail Gross Lease
· CAR Silver Award Retail Sale Units
· CAR Silver Award Retail Lease Units
· Most Transactions at Jameson
Education
BS, Indiana University
Memberships & Involvements
- ICSC
- Next Generation
- Chicago Association of Realtors Commercial Forum Committee
- Lakeview Chamber of Commerce Advocacy & Planning Committee
Clients
- Orange Theory Fitness
- Custom Eyes
- GolfZon Simulators
Services
Skills
Service Lines
Property Type
My Team
My Team
I am currently an administrative assistant for six brokers with Colliers | Chicago: executive vice president's Vern Schultz, Mike Senner and Greg Pacelli, vice presidents Chris Irwin and Peter Bourke and associate, Alex Kritt. In this role, l provide exceptional internal sales support to my broker team and our clients through efficient and high quality administrative and general support services. I assist on projects such as presentation and proposal support; listing preparation; transaction administration; gathering market knowledge through various internal and external resources and coordinating promotional and post-sales marketing materials.
Saira works with a variety of lifestyle, hospitality, and digitally native retail brands transitioning from eCommerce to physical locations. Saira has introduced local and global concepts looking to establish retail, office, and warehouse distribution centers; providing her clients with line production services.
Clients range from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.
Saira’s knowledge and network gained from a prolific career in global fashion and media informs a truly unique perspective allowing her to bring first-class knowledge and experience to her clients.
Brad Belden is a senior vice president of Colliers | Chicago’s Retail Sales & Leasing group working to expand the firm’s retail services platform in the region.
Brad has been selling, leasing, and managing commercial real estate in Chicago since 2004. In 2012, he began focusing on retail leasing and sales, specializing in landlord and tenant representation. Through the successful cultivation of his own book of business in a competitive landscape, he has closed over 150 deals over 500,000 SF. With a unique ownership mentality, Brad ensures all client objectives are met and the optimal value is achieved for each property.
Brad focuses on enhancing and maintaining property level fundamentals to maximize returns for all stakeholders. He takes a hands-on approach and views real estate transactions through the lens of his clients.