Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Marcus & Millichap Hires Veteran Office Property Investment Team for Atlanta, GA Office


Tanya Rader

ATLANTA, GA – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate investment services firm with offices throughout the United States and Canada has hired a long-standing team of office and industrial property specialists in Atlanta, according to Alan L. Pontius, senior vice president and national director of Marcus & Millichap’s National Office and Industrial Properties Group.

            Thirty-five year veteran Paul Johnson leads the team, which includes Gary Lee, Robert Johnson, Korey Prefontaine and Tanya Rader.

Paul Johnson, Robert Johnson and Lee will be senior directors of Marcus & Millichap’s National Office and Industrial Properties Group. Prefontaine joins as director and Rader as analyst.

            “This dynamic group of seasoned investment professionals will be a tremendous asset to Marcus & Millichap and a great resource for our clients in Atlanta and throughout the Southeastern region,” says Pontius.

Paul Johnson
            In their new posts, the team will continue to focus on office and industrial property investment sales on behalf of institutional and private investors.

            “We were drawn to Marcus & Millichap by the high level of energy the firm brings to the market, its extensive local and national management support, tools and infrastructure, and the strength of its investment sales platform.

“The firm’s unparalleled access to both private and institutional capital and its collaborative working environment are truly unique,” says Paul Johnson.

Bob Johnson
            Prior to joining Marcus & Millichap, Paul Johnson was a senior vice president with JLL Capital Markets Group. He has also been a senior vice president of investment sales with the Grubb Ellis Company, a managing partner with Sperry Van Ness and was a founder/manager of Atlanta Real Estate Partners.

            Gary Lee, CCIM, also a former senior vice president with JLL Capital Markets Group, has been a managing director and principal of investment sales with Cassidy Turley, a senior vice president of investments sales with Carter and a vice president of investment sales with CB Richard Ellis.

Gary Lee
            Robert Johnson was also a senior vice president with JLL Capital Markets Group. He held the position of senior vice president with the Grubb Ellis Company, has been a senior vice president/managing partner with Sperry Van Ness and a senior vice president/managing partner with Atlanta Real Estate partners.

            “We are very excited about this great addition to our Atlanta office,” adds Michael Fasano, first vice president and regional manager of Marcus & Millichap’s Atlanta office.

Korey Prefontaine
“The group brings with it an outstanding track record of success and long-standing relationships with many of the area’s most prominent institutional and private investors. Their presence expands our base in Atlanta and allows us to extend our services to more clients throughout the Southeast.”


For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

 Gina Relva
Public Relations Manager
(925) 953-1716

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