Industry Veteran, Trustee of ASU to Direct Firm's Growth in Dynamic Market
March 19, 2025
PHOENIX – Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) announces the hiring of Bob Mulhern as Managing Director and Market Leader in Arizona. Bringing more than 30 years of commercial real estate experience, leadership expertise and unparalleled relationships to his new role, Mulhern will oversee operations of the Phoenix office, identify and capitalize on opportunities for growth, and collaborate with colleagues around the country to anticipate the needs of the firm’s clients in this dynamic market.
“Bob has an extensive background in commercial real estate including development, brokerage and asset services, all while leading a team of high-performance professionals,” said Chip Clarke, Chief Revenue Officer, Transwestern. “He is deeply rooted both personally and professionally in the Phoenix community and by adding Bob’s experience, industry knowledge, and management acumen Transwestern is in a great position to take advantage of the tremendous opportunities in the growing Phoenix market.”
Mulhern joins Transwestern from Colliers, where he was Senior Managing Director, leading a team of more than 120 brokers and staff in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Prior to joining Colliers in 2009, he was President of Reliance Companies, a Phoenix-area office and industrial development and property management firm. He was previously Vice President of Development for Ryan Companies, a national development, design, and property management firm, and Senior Managing Director and designated broker of CBRE’s Phoenix office.
A stalwart member of the Phoenix community, Mulhern has volunteered his time for organizations across a range of areas. He is a Trustee of Arizona State University, where he earned both an MBA and bachelor’s degree in business administration, and currently serves as the president of the ASU Alumni Association Board of Directors. He is a founder and governing board chairman of Great Hearts Arizona, a leading provider of classical education to elementary, middle school and high school learners. Mulhern’s philanthropic work also extends to the Diocese of Phoenix, where he was past president of its finance council, and the Tepeyac Leadership Initiative, where he holds the position of national board president.
“There is an entrepreneurial spirit that has been evident in every interaction I’ve had with the Transwestern team, which comprises an exceptional mix of industry veterans, market leaders, and rising stars, and I’m really looking forward to being part of it,” said Mulhern. “Transwestern’s platform offers clients and investors a unique value proposition, and its integrated delivery model ensures both a high level of responsiveness and exceptional market intelligence to inform decision making.”
Transwestern Real Estate Services provides agency leasing, asset services, tenant advisory + workplace solutions, capital markets and research services for owners and tenants across office, healthcare, industrial, multifamily and life sciences properties in Phoenix. Transwestern Development Company and Transwestern Investment Group also have a presence in the market.
Mulhern has received many professional accolades during his career. A member of NAIOP, he has received the organization’s Arizona Lifetime Achievement award as well as six Project of the Year awards. He previously served as chair of the NAIOP education committee and for 14 years as a board member, including president. He was recognized as a top “AzBusiness Leader” by AZ Big Media in 2024 and earlier was named one of “Phoenix’s Most Admired Leaders” by the Phoenix Business Journal. He is also a member of the Urban Land Institute.
A photo of Bob Mulhern can be downloaded here.
About Transwestern Real Estate Services
Part of the Transwestern companies, Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) strives to add value for investors, owners, and occupiers across all commercial property types. Fueled by a holistic perspective of the real estate life cycle, agility and creativity are hallmarks of our approach, while vast national resources and sound market intelligence underpin customized recommendations and property solutions.
Four dynamic, integrated companies make up the Transwestern enterprise, giving us the perspective to think broadly, deeply and creatively about commercial real estate. Clients and investors rely on us for expertise that spans institutional and opportunistic investment, development, hospitality, and brokerage and asset services. Our award-winning, collaborative culture empowers team members with resources and independence to work across boundaries in pursuit of innovative solutions, reinforcing a reputation for service excellence that translates to measurable results. Through offices nationwide and alliance partners around the globe, we positively impact the built environment and our communities while fostering a work climate that champions career vitality for all. Learn more at transwestern.com and @Transwestern.
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