Transwestern

Biography

TRANSWESTERN ROLE

As Executive Managing Partner, Jim has a capital markets focus while supporting landlord leasing services, sourcing opportunities in office, land, build-to-suit and development. Jim uses his deep relationships in the institutional space to pair capital with operating groups. Jim also works closely with Transwestern’s Phoenix City Leader to expand the firm’s brand, grow all service lines, recruit rising talent, and enhance client service.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Jim is a veteran of the commercial real estate business and is considered one of the most successful commercial sales professionals in the Phoenix area. Jim’s unprecedented success has allowed his clients to draw from his experience to ensure the best possible results for their transactions. Over his career, he has negotiated about 120 million square feet in transactions with an aggregate volume exceeding $14 billion. Jim has obtained record per-square-foot pricing in every submarket in the Phoenix area.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION / RECOGNITION

  • NAIOP, Office Broker of the Year (20 Times)
  • Arizona Commercial Real Estate Magazine, Office Broker of the Year (7 Times)
  • AZRE Magazine, Real Estate and Development (RED) Broker of the Year (2016)
  • CCIM, Forecast Winner (6 Times)
  • University of Arizona, Leadership Council, Member
  • University of Arizona, President’s Club, Member
  • University of Arizona, Diamond Club, Member
  • Brophy College Preparatory, Regent, Member
  • BBVA, Board of Directors
  • First Place Autistic Global Initiative, Campaign Cabinet, Member
  • National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), Member

EDUCATION

Jim received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Arizona.