About
Professional Summary
As a CRE Leasing Manager for the office division of Colliers International – Asset Services, Gina is a valued member of the Memphis office leasing team. As a licensed affiliate broker, she able to assist the leasing team from onset to the closing of their simultaneous deals. She is responsible for the intricate details of preparing proposals and lease documents, along with maintaining and updating property statistics, information and reports. Although Gina’s specialty is office leasing, with her comprehensive understanding of detailed and precise lease document preparation, she is able to assist the industrial team as well.
With her skilled knowledge of graphic software, Gina is able to design creative presentations, property brochures and other essential marketing materials associated with the continuing pursuit of new business. While working alongside with the marketing coordinator, she facilitates in the execution of special company events.
Gina also assists the marketing and leasing services manager in her daily operations of the Asset Services office.
Accomplishments
Prior to joining Colliers in 2007, Gina worked as office manager for JL Property Services, LLC, a residential and commercial contracting firm. While holding this position for 14 years, Gina oversaw the day-to-day aspects of running the business, and managed and leased all rental properties held by the company. She also organized and managed multiple contractors to “flip” properties that were held in foreclosure by financial institutions that hired the company to increase the property value.
Gina also has eight years’ experience in managing and leasing large apartment complexes ranging from 688 – 808 units in the Memphis area.
My Team
My Team
Ron Riley is the senior vice president of Colliers International – Asset Services, where he is responsible for overseeing the leasing, acquisition, disposition, advisory services and business development. Ron provides guidance to and is directly involved in the overall direction of the office division.
Ron regularly provides advisory services to banks, servicers, investors, insurance companies and owners. Some examples of services provided; financial analysis, due diligence including property level, as well as market level, qualitative analysis, investment concerns and highlights, lease modeling etc.
Ron’s strategy identifies current market and property inefficiencies to capture untapped value through asset repositioning, re-leasing, redevelopment, rehabilitation, proactive management and enhanced marketing. Creative problem solving is his specialty and he becomes a key stakeholder with clients’ goals and aligns with their interests. He is also focused on clients’ downside protection: evaluating capital preservation options and executing strategic multi-year planning initiatives.
Ron has 20 years’ experience in commercial real estate. He has completed over $1 billion in transactions comprised of ~800 lease transactions, ~50 acquisitions and dispositions and has led multiple refinance opportunities.
Prior to joining Colliers International, Ron worked for In-Rel Properties. In-Rel Properties is a privately-held real estate company with 6 million square feet of office and retail product in six states throughout the Southeast and Oklahoma. He managed the operations of their entire portfolio allowing him to be involved in multiple facets of the commercial real estate business including leasing, property management, tenant construction, capital improvement projects, acquisitions, refinance, development, dispositions, rebranding / repositioning of a property, market due diligence, corporate strategic planning, and financial performance.
In addition, Ron worked for Parkway Realty Services, an office REIT, where he gained the vast understanding of the strategic plans and metrics utilized to achieve maximum returns for a publicly-traded commercial real estate company.
Laura’s passion is transitioning an owner’s goals for a property into reality. After creating a marketing strategy for each property, Laura infuses the brokerage community, and prospective tenants / purchasers with property information and makes successful transactions happen. For project leasing assignments, she negotiates solid lease deals on behalf of the owners, while maintaining an open dialog with property management, construction management and accounting to ensure maximum performance and control of the assets. Laura creates positive turn-key experience for tenants by being the primary contact throughout the negotiation process, and by instituting a seamless transition to property management upon finalizing the transaction. As tenant retention is critical, Laura continually communicates with the tenant base at each property, enhancing the relationships between Colliers and its clients. Laura’s knowledge of the Memphis office market, aggressive marketing techniques and talent to build long-term relationships is the foundation for her achieved success.
Tracy Garrison
Marketing & Leasing Services Director | Memphis - Asset Services
Memphis - Asset Services
Tracy has been an integral member of the Memphis team for over twenty (20) years and successfully manages the marketing and leasing teams with unparalleled commitment and dedication to delivering superior customer service, submitting a high-quality product, and exceeding customers' needs by listening & understanding the goal. Her specialties include marketing strategy, developing project plans, project proposals, managing media relations, and lease management & administration.
Tracy coordinates and supervises the various resources and personnel within the marketing and leasing services divisions. She is responsible for the implementation of Colliers International brand standards, oversight of the creation and development of company marketing-related materials, strategic leasing & marketing initiatives, lease preparation & administration and business development.
Kendal started her career with Colliers International | Asset Services in December 2016, as a marketing specialist, after graduating from the University of Memphis. She plays a significant role when it comes to our clients through the design of marketing materials, email broadcasts, and event planning. Generating new business, as well as retaining current clients, is a vital aspect of her position, therefore she works closely with the leasing team to develop marketing plans, presentations, and proposals.
In addition, Kendal oversees multiple projects when it comes to ad deadlines with news, magazine and online publications to keep Colliers International | Asset Services in the forefront of Memphis’ commercial real estate market. She also manages all property listing databases, signage, and continually seeks unique opportunities to promote Colliers’ developments and achievements.
Kendal is a native Memphian and chose to stay in her hometown for college by attending the University of Memphis. Throughout Kendal’s studies, she learned how to collaborate with different personalities, became goal and detail-oriented, and stepped up as a leader within different organizations.
Relevant Coursework:
- Advanced Social Media
- Introduction to Public Relations
- Mass Media & Diversity
- Media Writing
- Organization & Management
- Public Relations Writing
- Visual Media
With her experience in media writing, Kendal had four of her articles published in the school’s newspaper, The Daily Helmsman.
While in school, Kendal joined her sorority’s executive committee as the first Public Relations chair. She managed all media accounts, updated and revamped the chapter's website, created monthly newsletters for parents and alumni, and designed graphics for philanthropy and social events.
Demi started her career with Colliers International | Asset Services in January 2019. As the Client Services Manager, she assists in building and maintaining business relationships with our clients and works closely with all internal departments in order to develop open and effective channels of communication. As a licensed attorney, she plays a significant role in the leasing department, drafting and processing contracts, proposals and other lease documents. With her collegiate advertising background, Demi is able to collaborate with the marketing department in the production of innovative proposals and planning of company events. In addition, Demi oversees the implementation of new business processes and projects for handling client portfolios and internal reports.
Prior to joining Colliers in 2019, Demi worked as a closing attorney, conducting residential real estate closings for a title company here in Memphis. As a closing attorney, she drafted closing documents, resolved property issues and advocated eviction cases in the Shelby County General Sessions Court. During her time at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, she was Vice President of the Health Law Society, in which she was a member of the Founder’s Committee and assisted in drafting the society’s constitution. She also became a student advocate in the Neighborhood Preservation Clinic and advocated to have blighted properties declared a public nuisance in Environmental Court.
While at the University of Memphis, Demi cheered on the All-Girl team and won a National Championship Title in 2008. She also held the Secretary position within her sorority’s executive committee and was the Public Relations Representative of the Student Advertising Federation Board.