About
Professional Summary
Users and owners in the greater Chicagoland area rely on my knowledge and expertise in the leasing and sales of industrial properties. Prior to becoming a principal with Colliers International’s Industrial Advisory Group, I worked in industrial advertising sales for eight years. My aggressive and persistent marketing skills have proven to be a valuable asset to my success at Colliers.
Accomplishments
- Colliers’ Everest Club (2010-2020)
- Frank Mahoney Award, Association of Industrial Real Estate (2006)
- CoStar Power Broker (2005, 2010, 2013, 2018, 2020)
- Finalist, NAIOP Industrial Transaction of the Year (2014)
Education
- BS, Northwestern University
Memberships & Involvements
- AIRE
- NAIOP
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Northwestern Gridiron Network
- Northwestern University Alumni Association.
Clients
- Air Gas Corp.
- Alcan Packaging
- Apex Logistics
- Bank of America Trust
- CenterPoint Properties
- First Industrial Realty Trust
- FNA Group
- Harris Trust
- IDI
- Link Logistics
- ML Realty Partners
- PODS
- Prologis
- Sherwin-Williams
Services
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My Team
My Team
Corporate and entrepreneurial real estate users rely on me to develop and execute creative and effective real estate strategies. For 24 years, I have worked with leading companies to help acquire, dispose and lease industrial properties, both nationally and internationally. During my career, I have completed more than 1,000 transactions valued in excess of $2.0 billion. I am a five-time recipient of the Colliers Chicago “top industrial producer” award.
I am an eight-time finalist for the Chicago Industrial Broker of the Year award given at the prestigious Chicago Real Estate Awards dinner benefiting the Greater Chicago Food Depository. I won the award in 2013. Additionally, I am a six-time finalist for the NAIOP Chicago Industrial Transaction of the Year award.
With expertise in the greater Chicagoland area, and a primary focus on the O’Hare submarket, I assist owners and users in the buying, selling and leasing of commercial property. Teaming with Colliers International Principal Tom Rodeno, I have been involved in more than 180 transactions with a value exceeding $220 million.
I joined Colliers International’s Industrial Advisory Group in 2011 and currently serve as a vice president.
Prior to joining Colliers, I worked at Interstate Tenant Advisors, a tenant representation company specializing in industrial real estate. My primary focus was business development for the O’Hare and Central DuPage markets. Additionally, I worked as a residential agent for Baird & Warner before starting my his own development company, Holmes Development. I began his career at Spencer Stuart, an executive recruiting company as a researcher / knowledge manager in its industrial practice.
I am a senior client services coordinator in Colliers International | Chicago's Industrial Advisory Group supporting Matthew Stauber and Thomas Rodeno, both principals; Chris Volkert, an executive vice president; and Patrick Turner, a vice president. 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 support; listing preparation; transaction administration; gathering market knowledge through various internal and external resources, and coordinating promotional and post-sales marketing materials.