Friday, January 8, 2010

New Moves and Faces at Grubb & Ellis


Shawn P. Mobley Promoted to President, Brokerage Services

SANTA ANA, CA– Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE), a leading real estate services and investment firm,  announced that Shawn P. Mobley has been promoted to president, Brokerage Services.

In this newly created position, Mobley will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company’s Chicago offices and will oversee the Central and Northeast regions.

“Shawn is a proven leader whose success in strengthening our presence in the Chicago market and dedication to delivering unparalleled client service make him the ideal choice for this expanded position, said Jack Van Berkel,  (top left photo) chief operating officer and president, Real Estate Services.


“By leveraging his success in driving profitability, recruiting and building long-term, multi-service client relationships, Grubb & Ellis will be better positioned to take advantage of the recovering commercial real estate market.”

In his new role, Mobley will have responsibility for the company’s largest Real Estate Services region, which includes Grubb & Ellis’ owned offices in Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh as well as 16 affiliate offices. He will work closely with the individual market leaders to improve profitability, recruit and expand client relationships.

“I am extremely excited about this new role. Having been with Grubb & Ellis since 2005, I know firsthand about Grubb & Ellis’ commitment to excellence and client service, and I’m proud to have the opportunity to contribute to the company’s continued growth,” Mobley said.

Mobley, 42, joined Grubb & Ellis in 2005 as managing director of the company’s Chicago offices. In December 2008, he assumed responsibility for the Midwest region.

Contacts: Janice McDill, Erin Mays, Phone: 312.698.6707, 312.698.6735, Email: janice.mcdill@grubb-ellis.com,  erin.mays@grubb-ellis.com


Stephen M. Tyrrell Rejoins Grubb & Ellis as Senior Vice President, Private Capital Markets


SACRAMENTO, CA– Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE), a leading real estate services and investment firm, announced  Stephen M. Tyrrell, (middle right photo)  CCIM, a 29-year veteran commercial real estate investment brokerage professional, has rejoined the firm as senior vice president, Private Capital Markets.

“We couldn’t be more excited about Steve’s decision to rejoin Grubb & Ellis,” said Robert Dean, SIOR, executive vice president and managing director of Grubb & Ellis’ Sacramento office. “In addition to being known for being a tremendous advisor to private investors, Steve has also proven himself to be an excellent leader in his arena.”

Tyrrell returns to Grubb & Ellis following 12 years as senior vice president of investment sales at Buzz Oates Real Estate.

Contact: Julia McCartney, Phone: 714.975.2230, Email: julia.mccartney@grubb-ellis.com

Paul R. Adkins Named Managing Director of Washington, D.C. Region

SANTA ANA, CA – Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE), a leading real estate services and investment firm, today announced that commercial real estate veteran Paul R. Adkins (middle left photo) has been named managing director of its Washington, D.C., region, effective immediately.

 In this role, he will be responsible for the company’s Washington, D.C., Tysons Corner, Va., Bethesda, Md., and Baltimore Real Estate Services operations.

“Paul was one of the first people who came to mind when we began looking for a new leader in Washington, D.C.,” said Jack Van Berkel, chief operating office and president, Real Estate Services. “He is well-known and respected throughout the region and brings all of the qualities necessary to spearhead our growth initiatives in this important market.”

Adkins will be based in the company’s Washington, D.C., office and report to Steve Dils, executive vice president, managing director of the Southeast region.

Contacts: Janice McDill, Erin Mays, Phone: 312.698.6707 312.698.6735, Email: janice.mcdill@grubb-ellis.com, erin.mays@grubb-ellis.com

Rob Meeks Joins Firm  as Senior Vice President, Retail

TYSONS CORNER, VA – Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE), a leading real estate services and investment firm, announced that 18-year commercial real estate veteran Rob Meeks has joined the firm as senior vice president, Retail, where he will specialize in tenant representation.

“Rob is an exceptionally talented and successful retail broker and a valuable addition to our office,” said Paul Adkins, executive vice president and managing director of Grubb & Ellis’ metropolitan Washington, D.C., operations. “He brings tremendous retail knowledge, strength and market credibility to Grubb & Ellis.”

As a member of Grubb & Ellis’ Retail Tenant Representation practice group, Meeks is responsible for providing commercial real estate brokerage services to Grubb & Ellis retail occupier clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic. His addition strengthens Grubb & Ellis’ Retail Occupier Services platform, which provides services to national retail occupiers, including strategic consulting, tenant representation brokerage, asset management, project management, lease administration and facilities management services.

Contact:  Erin Mays, Phone: 312.698.6735, Email: erin.mays@grubb-ellis.com

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