Grubb & Ellis Opens Cincinnati Office; Former Vollmer Real Estate Professionals Join Firm

SANTA ANA, CA, (July 9, 2010) -- Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE), a leading real estate services and investment firm, today announced that Christopher Vollmer Sr.,  (top right photo) SIOR, principal of Vollmer Realty Inc., has joined the company as senior vice president, effective immediately.

Vollmer’s addition will serve as the foundation for a new Grubb & Ellis-owned office in Cincinnati.

Vollmer has more than 30 years of experience in office, medical and industrial sales and leasing. Reporting to Bob Nosal, executive vice president and managing director, Ohio,

Vollmer will be responsible for serving the needs of industrial and office clients, as well as leading Grubb & Ellis’ business development and recruiting efforts in the market.

Grubb & Ellis plans to expand the office by a total of four to five brokerage professionals by year-end.

Vollmer is joined by Christopher Vollmer Jr. (top left photo) as vice president, giving Grubb & Ellis a significant brokerage and management presence in Cincinnati. Grubb & Ellis currently manages approximately 1.2 million square feet of property throughout the Cincinnati area.

“The establishment of a Cincinnati office is in line with company’s growth strategy to operate owned offices in the top markets nationally,” said Jack Van Berkel, (bottom right photo)  chief operating officer and president, Real Estate Services.

“With the addition of the Vollmer team, Grubb & Ellis can immediately serve clients in the Cincinnati area. They bring a strong track record for service excellence and many established relationships. In addition, with this respected father-son team in place, we have a great foundation for growth.”

Vollmer Realty, which was created in 1986, will be folded into Grubb & Ellis.

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