Samuel Winterbottom Joins Grubb & Ellis to Head Hotels,Golf & Leisure Practice Group

SANTA ANA, CA (Sept. 16 2009) – Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE), a leading real estate services and investment firm, today announced that Samuel Winterbottom has joined the company as senior vice president, director of the company’s Hotels, Golf & Leisure Practice Group, effective immediately.

Winterbottom brings 30 years of experience that includes senior leadership positions and extensive relationships with owners, investors and brokerage professionals throughout the hospitality industry.

In his new role, Winterbottom will be charged with expanding the company’s existing hospitality capabilities. This includes recruiting experienced brokerage sales professionals to build a specialized team dedicated to providing strategic real estate services targeted toward owners and investors throughout the hospitality and leisure industries. He will be based in the company’s Atlanta office.

Contact: Janice McDill, Phone: 312.698.6707 Email: janice.mcdill@grubb-ellis.com