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Jon Grantham is a vice president with Colliers, specializing in the exclusive representation of buyers and sellers of hospitality investment properties.

Jon focuses on private capital transactions for branded and boutique assets, primarily in the Western United States. He partners with James Meng, senior vice president; and Mike Montoya, senior associate.

The team provides extensive advisory services and representation to clients in the disposition, management, and acquisition of hospitality-related assets. They also advise companies and owners pursuing the monetization of real estate holdings through hospitality asset financing.

Jon’s inherent analytic mentality and ability to react to and learn from a rapidly changing marketplace allow him to develop strategies that meet clients’ short- and long-term real estate investment goals. He clearly communicates his value proposition and presents solutions to clients that align with their business plans.

Known for their in-depth understanding of the hospitality market and innate knowledge of hotel operations, the team leverages their operational and ownership experience to create significant value and upside for clients.

Taking a fresh, exciting, impactful, and targeted approach, the team’s marketing is designed to generate the greatest exposure and interest in the marketplace. 

Colliers provides one of the most prolific international platforms within the industry for foreign capital investment sales, enabling the team to maximize exposure for their clients and provide a proven conduit to foreign capital.

Jon works with Colliers International’s Hotels Group, which provides significant local, regional, national, and international market knowledge and expertise needed to produce world-class marketing campaigns.

Prior to joining Colliers, Jon was a hospitality and multifamily investment specialist and member of the national Hospitality Group with Marcus & Millichap.

Jon started his career in market research for Pierce-Eislen, where he created indices used by public and private national REITs, private capital investors and industry leaders to forecast real estate cycles in 50 major metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs).

Mike Montoya is a senior associate with Colliers, specializing in the exclusive representation of buyers and sellers of hospitality investment properties, with a focus on branded and boutique assets throughout the Western United States.

Mike partners with James Meng, senior vice president; and Jon Grantham, vice president.

The team provides extensive advisory services and representation to clients in the disposition, management, and acquisition of hospitality-related assets. They also advise companies and owners pursuing the monetization of real estate holdings through hospitality asset financing.

Dedicated to serving his clients’ interests, Mike develops effective investment strategies that align with their business objectives. He analyzes how property acquisition, management and disposition can affect the success of his clients’ portfolios.

As an instinctive problem-solver with an analytical approach, Mike carefully guides clients through the negotiation and transaction process to maximize value while minimizing risk.

Known for their in-depth understanding of the hospitality market and innate knowledge of hotel operations, the team leverages their operational and ownership experience to create significant value and upside for clients.

Mike joined Colliers in 2017, as an investment associate, specializing in the acquisition and disposition of hotels, land, office buildings and industrial properties.

Mike’s background includes seven years of experience in the global logistics industry, specializing in account management and operations. As a senior specialist with APL Logistics in Scottsdale, Mike managed high-profile retail accounts, including Under Armour®, American Eagle and Talbots.

At APL Logistics, he implemented direct-ship programs to improve speed-to-market, led client business reviews and resolved operational challenges. Mike streamlined processes and procedures for APL’s global network by implementing top supply chain industry practices into a network of 110 offices within 60 countries.

Previously, Mike held positions as service center manager and import/export manager for Knight Transportation in Phoenix. He increased fleet size by 33 percent while managing operations for some of Knight’s most prominent international clients.