HFF San Francisco hires Samuel Brownell as director in its investment sales group

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.) announced today that it has hired Samuel Brownell (top right photo)  as a director in the investment sales group in its San Francisco office.

Brownell will focus on retail investment sales in northern California and throughout the west coast. He has more than nine years experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, asset management and investment sales.

 Prior to joining HFF, he was the chief acquisitions officer for Blatteis and Schnur Inc., a fully integrated retail real estate investment management firm. During the course of his career, Brownell has been involved in the acquisition, development, leasing and financing of retail assets totaling more than $300 million. He is a member of International Council of Shopping Centers, Urban Land Institute and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Los Angeles
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“Over the past 18 months, HFF has successfully expanded its west coast investment sales presence with the addition of individuals and teams in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Francisco,” said senior managing director of HFF San Francisco, Michael Leggett (bottom left photo).

“We are excited to bring Sam on board as he rounds out our west coast property type specialties with a focus on the sale of retail assets,” added Leggett.

Contacts:

Michael G. Leggett, HFF Senior Managing Director, 415) 276-6300, mleggett@hfflp.com
Kristen M. Murphy, HFF Associate Director, Marketing, ( (713) 852-3500, krmurphy@hfflp.com