Thursday, July 29, 2010

John Desper Joins Grubb & Ellis as Vice President, Office Group

NEWPORT BEACH, CA (July 29, 2010) – Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE), a leading real estate services and investment firm, today announced that John Desper has joined the company as vice president, Office Group.

“John is a seasoned professional who brings considerable experience and local market knowledge. We are extremely pleased he is part of our team,” said Greg May (top right photo) , co-managing director, Orange County.

With 12 years of experience, Desper joins Grubb & Ellis from CRESA Partners, where he was a vice president. Prior to joining CRESA Partners in 2009, Desper spent 11 years with CB Richard Ellis, where he began his career and most recently served as first vice president. Throughout his career, he has represented tenants in office, flex and industrial property leasing.

 His most notable transactions include representing Parker Properties in leasing The Summit Office Project, (lower left photo)  a 1.2-million-square-foot office complex comprising nine buildings in Aliso Viejo.

 He also represented Parker Properties in the sale of a 247,000-square-foot parcel of land to Pacific Life Insurance Company, which he later assisted in developing a nine-story office property on for use as Pacific Life’s headquarters.

Ron Price Joins Grubb & Ellis Company as Senior Vice President, Director of Management Services

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 29, 2010) – Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE), a leading real estate services and investment firm, today announced that Ron Price, (bottom right photo)  a 35-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry, has joined the firm as senior vice president, director of Management Services, effective July 26.


Ron’s background in asset management, property management and project management is deep, and his experience at every level of a management services organization makes him an excellent candidate to lead our Southern California property management operations,” said Eric Forshee, executive managing director, Grubb & Ellis Management Services, Inc. “Ron was at the top of our list of prospects because of his reputation and demonstrated success in the marketplace.”


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

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