Addition of Rob Hughes and team strengthens capabilities in western suburbsSANTA ANA, CA(Mar. 9, 2009) – Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE), a leading real estate services and investment firm, today announced that Rob Hughes (top right photo) has joined the company’s Industrial Group as senior vice president, bringing with him a two-person team.
The team’s addition enhances the office’s tenant, owner/user and landlord representation capabilities in western Wayne, western Oakland, Washtenaw and Livingston counties.
Hughes, 38, joins Grubb & Ellis from Colliers International Detroit, where he was a vice president and associate broker. He brings his two-person team, which includes Tom Oldham (top left photo) and Curtis Ullstrom.(middle right photo) Oldham and Ullstrom join Grubb & Ellis as associate vice president and associate, respectively.
Hughes, 38, joins Grubb & Ellis from Colliers International Detroit, where he was a vice president and associate broker. He brings his two-person team, which includes Tom Oldham (top left photo) and Curtis Ullstrom.(middle right photo) Oldham and Ullstrom join Grubb & Ellis as associate vice president and associate, respectively.
“The west side suburbs have historically been a strong region for the industrial market because of the diverse industry base and excellent talent pool,” said Fred Liesveld, (bottom left photo) executive vice president and managing director of Grubb & Ellis’ Detroit offices. “Bringing Rob and his team on board creates opportunities to gain market share, and their excellent reputation for quality service will allow us to better serve our existing clients.”
During his nearly 10 years with Colliers, Hughes specialized the leasing and sales of industrial, R&D/flex and manufacturing facilities as well as site selection and build-to-suit projects.
During his nearly 10 years with Colliers, Hughes specialized the leasing and sales of industrial, R&D/flex and manufacturing facilities as well as site selection and build-to-suit projects.
Some of his most recent assignments include a 35,000-square-foot build-to-suit flex building for J.H. Bennett and Co. in Novi and the representation of Helicon Therapeutics in the leasing of a 77,461-square-foot life sciences/bio-pharmaceutical facility in Sorrento, Calif.
Hughes began his career in the real estate industry with Crabill & Company in 1995, where he specialized in industrial properties. He is a member of the Michigan Commercial Board of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors, the Michigan Association of Realtors and is a licensed salesperson in the state of Michigan.
Hughes said, “We’re pleased to join forces with such a strong team of industrial professionals. As part of Grubb & Ellis, we will better-positioned to serve our clients locally as well as on a multi-market basis.”
Hughes began his career in the real estate industry with Crabill & Company in 1995, where he specialized in industrial properties. He is a member of the Michigan Commercial Board of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors, the Michigan Association of Realtors and is a licensed salesperson in the state of Michigan.
Hughes said, “We’re pleased to join forces with such a strong team of industrial professionals. As part of Grubb & Ellis, we will better-positioned to serve our clients locally as well as on a multi-market basis.”
Oldham, 30, joined Colliers in 2001 as a sales associate. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Miami University and is a member of the National Association of Realtors. Ullstrom, 44, joined Colliers in 2007 as a sales associate. He is a Certified Commercial Investment Manager and a member of the National Association of Realtors.
Contact: Erin Mays, Phone: 312.698.6735 Email: erin.mays@grubb-ellis.com
Contact: Erin Mays, Phone: 312.698.6735 Email: erin.mays@grubb-ellis.com
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