About
Professional Summary
John is the Market Leader and a Principal at Colliers Pittsburgh, serving as the team leader for the Industrial sector. He has been involved in the commercial real estate business for more than 31 years, with a focus on developing client relations, executing industrial brokerage assignments, site selection, and real estate related consulting and market valuations. Prior to joining Colliers, he spent more than five years with NAI Pittsburgh Commercial, the Western PA regional representative of NAI Global, and 13 years with the Grubb & Ellis Company as their VP of Industrial Brokerage. He works extensively with prominent local and national real estate users, investors, and developers such as Sampson Morris Group, The Buncher Company, Pittsburgh Industrial Parks, Duquesne Light, Nestle, Gateway Engineers, and Delallo.
Accomplishments
• Colliers International Everest Award: 2012, 2013, 2018 - 2022 Top Performance
• CoStar Power Broker Award: 2007 to 2022 - Top Industrial Leasing Broker
• CoStar Power Broker Award: 2007 to 2022 - Top Sales Broker
• SIOR Industrial Sale of the Year: 2010, 2021
• SIOR Industrial Investment Sale of the Year: 2012, 2017
• SIOR Industrial Land Sale of the Year: 2014
• SIOR Co-Broker of the Year: 2016
• SIOR Industrial Lease of the Year: 2009
Education
Robert Morris University
BS in Finance and Economics
Cum Laude Graduate
Memberships & Involvements
• Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
• Current SIOR Chapter President
• Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
• National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
• NAIOP Development Awards Committee
• National Association of Realtors (NAR)
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My Team
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Educated as a civil engineer (read frustrated architect) I learned the hard way that, no matter how devoted, energetic and productive an employee you might be, you're expendable. So, after getting my pink slip as my thank you for spending 12 years in the engineering world, I could feel a change in the air.
The last few years of my engineering career were spent in business development and the sales side of engineering. I had gotten the sales bug. Having invested in some multi-family real estate I decided that commercial real estate would be my next challenge and a great way to harness the entrepreneurial independence of the real estate world with the excitement of unlimited income.
I knew absolutely no one in the business so it took a while to get traction and a position in the big leagues. After 6 or 7 years I figured I knew everything and everyone so I set up my own brokerage firm. What was I thinking? Flying solo required a 110% commitment in order to provide a high level of service to my clients while establishing a reputable business. But I did exactly that and I ran it for 15 years.
The timing was perfect, however, in 2005 to join NAI Pittsburgh Commercial as it was being formed. The NAI platform provided an ideal springboard for me to continue to grow my book of business minus the day to day issues of being an owner. In July of 2011 we changed platforms and became a member of Colliers International.
Being a registered professional engineer, in addition to a real estate broker, has opened many doors. I bring a different perspective to the table along with a true understanding of the principles behind building design, construction and development. I offer my clients a unique combination of knowledge, skills and experience.
I am an Associate at Colliers | Pittsburgh specializing in Industrial and Investment properties. My responsibilities include developing client relations, executing brokerage assignments, consulting, and market valuations. I started my sales career at ADP in small business development. I completed their sales training, which was an unmatched, in-person program that allowed for rapid development of basic sales skills. At the same time, I purchased a distressed residential property and worked to educate myself on how to rehabilitate the property from the ground up. My experience in real estate ignited a drive in me to learn as much as I can about the industry. With my interest in real estate, and experience in business-to-business sales, brokerage was the clear path for me to take with my career. I am passionate about what I do, and highly value the clients that I work to serve.