Featured Michigan Commercial Real Estate Leasing Brokers*

Brief Bio: Promoting positive community and economic growth in the Metro Detroit area is my motto.

Full Bio: Joseph is an accomplished Metro Detroit Area Business Broker who brings a strategic yet personable approach to the business buying and selling process. Drawing from over 18 years of experience as a Business Broker, Joseph has built a reputation for his refreshingly friendly customer care and proven ability to guide buyers to obtain the best value for their dream business and to assist sellers to a smooth, stress-free sale of their business. Joe Barbera has owned and operated numerous businesses of his own including fine jewelry stores, restaurants, pizzerias and more. Leveraging his experience as a successful business owner, he is known for outstanding client service, 24/7 availability, high-tech marketing techniques and personal touches. He is a skilled negotiator who has his clients' best interest at heart. Clients choose to work with Joe for his full service firm, ethics, experience and expertise. Joe has consistently shown the ability to satisfy clients in the buying and selling of their businesses. His strong base of loyal repeat customers is the reason Joe has been so successful for over twenty years in this incredibly competitive sales environment. Joe's extensive knowledge of Michigan's business market is unparalleled. His clients have consistently sought his advice and trusted his judgment on many multi-million dollar deals.

Brief Bio: Commercial Real Estate, Tenant Representation, Business & Franchise Sales, Investments & Business Consulting

Full Bio: Paul Bensman has experienced firsthand how real estate decisions impact the bottom line for a business owner.  He understands that the right location, at the right price and terms, is crucial for success.  After a lifetime of doing business in Metro Detroit, he has insight into not just the current state of the real estate market, but also the history and trends that will affect the market going forward.   Bensman currently works with local, regional and national clients, including Stein Mart, Save-A-Lot, and several franchises.

Brief Bio: Commercial real estate is our business. Building relationships is our priority.

Full Bio: I serve my clients well at Swisher Commercial through my extensive network of contacts and unique understanding of the diversity of business and economic development opportunities throughout Washtenaw County and surrounding areas. I represent clients in all types of commercial property transactions including industrial, office, retail, vacant land and property management. Tony joined Swisher Commercial in 2002 and currently serves as Associate Broker, Vice President and Partner. Prior to Swisher Commercial, Tony spent many years in the for profit and non-profit business sectors. He served as Vice President of the South East Region for Interactive Financial Services, Inc. in Houston, Texas, President/CEO of the Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce, and Director of Operation for the High Scope Educational Research Foundation in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Tony and his wife Sonja have lived in Saline since 1997, where they raised their three (now adult) children who attended Saline Area Schools and local colleges & universities. Tony received his BBA degree in Management from Cleary University and completed the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Non-Profit Organization Management.

Brief Bio: Moving your business Forward

Full Bio: Our long-established network coupled with a vested interest in the Southeast Michigan market allows Forward Commercial Group to be an integral part of the success of our clients.

Brief Bio: Specializing in new construction, multi-family lease-ups and mixed-use luxury residential sales/leasing under the Forward Luxury Properties (FLP) brand.

Full Bio: Specializing in new construction, multi-family lease-ups and mixed-use luxury residential sales/leasing under the Forward Luxury Properties (FLP) brand, a division of Forward Commercial Group. Rachelle is directly responsible for new construction lease-up and sales. Rachelle works directly with owners and stakeholders including architects, interior designers, and building contractors through all phases of the project providing valuable and trusted insight. She covers all aspects of the lease-up process including prospect identification, comparative market analysis, marketing and advertising, priority waitlists, email campaigns, pre-leasing, and prospective tenant customer service.

Brief Bio: Commercial real estate is our business. Building relationships is our priority.

Full Bio: Ron has been active in the Ann Arbor real estate business since 1972. He joined Swisher Commercial in 1978. He is a specialist in office and industrial sales and leasing, with substantial experience in the management of multi-tenant Class A office buildings and retail strips. This experience gives him the added capability of more fully understanding commercial real estate from both landlord and tenant perspectives. His community involvement includes two mayoral appointments to the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority (1998-2006), where he served as 2000-2001 Chairman of the Board of Directors, and served six years as Chair of the Parking Operations and Finance Committee. In 2010, Ron was elected Secretary of the Board of Directors of the newly-formed Main Street Business Improvement Zone (MSBIZ), a non-profit organization voluntarily funded by a Zone property owners surtax, to improve services and appearance in the 100, 200 and 300 block streetscape of South Main Street in Ann Arbor. In 2011 Ron joined a City of Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Leadership and Outreach committee charged to plan for the sale of City-owned commercial real estate parcels in the Central Business District of Ann Arbor. Ron attended Central Michigan University and The University of Michigan, and has pursued additional professional training in accounting, economics, urban planning, real estate marketing, taxation, and German. Ron and his wife Barbara live in Ann Arbor and enjoy sailing, traveling, golf, and racquetball. They have one daughter and son-in-law, who are former Peace Corps volunteers, living in Washington, DC.

Brief Bio: Commercial Real Estate, Tenant Representation, Business & Franchise Sales, Investments & Business Consulting

Full Bio: Harry uses his keen business sense to help business owners find optimal locations for both start-up and expansion. 

Brief Bio: Tenant representation professional in Troy Michigan. ITRA Global member.

Full Bio: Be Represented, Not Brokered! Our offices are in Troy, MI however we work with business owners and CFO’s to assist them with their commercial real estate needs across North America. We have been successful in reducing rents on renewal and relocations by 10 to 30% across the US. Specialties: Tenant/Buyer Representation ONLY! Office & Industrial Real Estate Transactions… Woman Certified…We help clients with purchasing and selling owner occupied buildings plus lease renewals and relocations. Non profit, staffing, woman owned and anyone else interested in saving money on their real estate. Award Winning Author: Do You Speak Lease? Get your copy on Amazon: Do You Speak Lease?

Brief Bio: Commercial Real Estate, Tenant Representation, Business & Franchise Sales, Investments & Business Consulting

Full Bio: Jeff was born and raised in Metro Detroit, and his years of experience as a business owner and commercial property developer have given him a deep understanding of the market and  first-hand knowledge of what business owners need when leasing, buying or selling real estate.

Brief Bio: The Real Estate Investor (Realtor) that Specializing in Making the Sale and also an eye for the Re-Sale Value to a Buyer.

Full Bio: J. David founded Elwood.Biz after enjoying 20 plus years in the Construction & Rehab., as well as the banking and real estate finance industry. In addition to Real Estate Broker/Owner for Residential sales and Leasing, he also operates as an independent consultant for construction contracting services and real estate investments. Active Member of North Oakland County Board of Realtors (NOCBOR), Michigan Association of Realtors (MAR), Commercial Board of Realtors (CBOR), National Association of Realtors (NAR), Committee Member of Ducks Unlimited (DU), Trout Unlimited (TU) International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

Brief Bio: Commercial real estate is our business. Building relationships is our priority.

Full Bio: I am experienced in leasing/selling office, retail, research development and industrial commercial space. I assist buyers and tenants in locating properties in Ann Arbor, Dexter, Chelsea, Brighton, Ypsilanti, Howell and Whitmore Lake. Utilizing Swisher Commercial’s thorough market coverage, including several database systems and personal business connections, I provide your real estate listing with the visibility it needs to be a prominent and valuable opportunity. Jeff is a 2006 graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Mass Communication and a Minor in Tourism Management. Following graduation, he was employed as a Business Communications Consultant for a national telecommunications provider, supervising current and prospective clients in the Phoenix market. He joined Swisher Commercial in 2008, receiving his State of Michigan Salesperson license to better execute his Operational duties with the firm. Jeff has also received his Associate Broker’s license. Outside of Jeff’s higher education, he has spent over 25 years in Washtenaw County and has strong ties to the community. Both he and his wife Patricia, a Pediatric Oncology nurse at Motts Hospital, are active in the community. He volunteers for the “From the Heart” foundation, which works in conjunction with the University of Michigan Athletics Department to enrich the lives of children with life-threatening diseases at U of M Hospital. Jeff and his wife live in Dexter with their young sons, Tyler and Hunter. A lot of Jeff’s time is devoted to spending time with his boys doing whatever they are into at the time. Jeff’s family really enjoys traveling together when possible. In his spare time Jeff enjoys attending collegiate and professional sporting events. He also enjoys coaching little league baseball, playing pick-up basketball, snowboarding, golf, working out and boating. Jeff’s family likes attending 242 Church in Ann Arbor. They volunteer their time to the Church and other onsite events like the “Night to Shine” through the Tim Tebow Foundation.

Brief Bio: Commercial real estate is our business. Building relationships is our priority.

Full Bio: Mikes career as a commercial real estate broker spans the last 30 years beginning in 1986. His geographic focus throughout that period has been Washtenaw & Livingston counties. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University and originally joined Swisher Commercial in 1999. Along with his years at Swisher, Mike has served as Director/Vice President of Continental Capital Real Estate Services, a regional real estate development company in charge of property management, leasing and acquisitions; as an associate broker for Grubb & Ellis with responsibilities for the Washtenaw County market; and as Vice President for Colliers International, where he was hired to open and develop the Colliers Ann Arbor office. Throughout his career, Mike has been responsible for the acquisition, disposition and leasing of office, hi-tech, industrial and retail properties as well as development land. He has provided consulting services, landlord & tenant representation, and buyer-seller representation for many national, regional and local clients. Mike holds his Bachelors of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University. Prior to beginning his career in commercial real estate, Mike spent 16 years working with the Washtenaw County Circuit Court-Juvenile Division, with responsibilities for administration, educational and treatment programs, budgets, and human resources. He was in charge of overseeing a staff of over 90 professionals. Mike is a member of the Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce; Commercial Board of Realtors (CBOR); and is a board member and immediate past president of the Center for Occupational & Personalized Education (C.O.P.E.), a 40 year old non-profit educational program established to assist students experiencing difficulty in traditional schools. He is also a member of Michigan Adaptive Sports, a non-profit organization devoted to providing opportunities for athletic development to physically challenged children and adults. Mikes family includes his daughter Samantha, and his wife Heidi. He enjoys playing golf and hockey, as well as spending time on the water sailing and snorkeling.

Brief Bio: A cornerstone of the community since 1979, Stephens has been the top-producing office every year since 2009!

Full Bio: For the sixth consecutive year, Ryan earned the No. 1 spot among local Realtors in 2023, with $18.1 million in volume. This success also landed him in 2023's top 2% of all agents in the entire Upper Peninsula! Additionally, Ryan was voted the U.P.'s Best Real Estate Agent for 2021 and 2022 by Upper Peninsula Business Today's "Top Picks in the 906." Ryan is a licensed Broker in both Michigan and Wisconsin. Ryan earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing with a minor in Hotel and Restaurant Management and certificates in Direct Marketing and Small Business Management. He holds the professional designations GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute), SRS (Seller Representative Specialist), and CRB (Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager), RENE (Real Estate Negotiation Expert) certification, and C2EX (Commitment to Excellence) endorsement.

Brief Bio: Commercial real estate is our business. Building relationships is our priority.

Full Bio: I have a broad range of managerial and sales expertise, with a special emphasis on commercial investment sales, commercial development, rezoning, and industrial sales and leasing. I also bring to the table years of experience in property management. Ranging from a 12,500 sf retail center to a 272,000 sf industrial park. Dave has over forty years of experience in both residential and commercial real estate. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Eastern Michigan University, received his license as a Broker in the State of Michigan in 1974, and has completed numerous professional certification courses, including real estate principles and practices, real estate law, and real estate finance. He joined Swisher Commercial in 1992. Dave’s professional affiliations include designation as a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), as well as membership/Emeritus status in the National Association of Realtor and membership in State of Michigan Association of Realtors and Commercial Board of Realtors. He has been actively involved with the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors for more than 25 years, serving as President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Board Member. He was voted Realtor of the Year in 1980. Dave lives in the Ypsilanti area with his family and enjoys such outdoor activities as fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, and photography.

Brief Bio: Work with developer for several years which taught me a lot about industrial buildings. Grand Rapids Michigan.

Full Bio: A vice president in the CBRE|Grand Rapids office, Robert Horn is in the Industrial Services business line, specializing in large-scale industrial properties. Having successfully completed over nine million square feet of industrial transactions, he is a key contact for manufacturing, logistics and transportation companies locating in West Michigan.

Brief Bio: REthink REtail.

Full Bio: Indigo Centers was founded on a simple philosophy: create value. We create that value at every step along the retail continuum, from redevelopment strategies to merchandise planning, from property management to operations expertise. Our range of professional services? retail leasing, property management, retail recruitment, investment sales and advisory + consulting?are all driven by our proven ability to identify and activate opportunities to add value on behalf of our clients and professional partners. - See more at: http://indigocenters.com/what-we-do/#sthash.jtn8yik7.dpuf

Brief Bio: Arthur Itkis has been serving clients since 2001 and successfully completing more than 600 transactions in sale and leasing of retail and mixed-use properties.

Full Bio: For more than 19 years, Arthur Itkis has been serving Landlords and Tenants, Buyers and Sellers in leasing, acquisition, disposition, and development of retail and mixed-use properties. His versatile and extensive background in being a business owner, property manager, and having worked at different industries allows him to help his clients evaluate real estate from various angles and perspectives. Arthur utilizes his diverse experience to add value to his clients. He works with them to evaluate conditions that affect their real estate properties. He provides them with the information, resources, and creativity for choosing a strategy that will help them make decisions that are most beneficial to achieve their goals. Arthur also brings an understanding of the negotiations cycle to help his clients overcome the obstacles that accompany working through a transaction, whether is it a lease, disposition, acquisition, or development.

Brief Bio: High level boutique firm with great flexibility for our clients and partners. We take best fit assignments delivering the highest level of service.

Full Bio: Our primary focus is off-market confidential investment sales. Many of our clients will sell but are very private about it & prefer confidential off-market private party sales. We also handle Tenant Rep assignments if our client is looking to renew a lease, expand or relocate: Office, Retail & Industrial.

Brief Bio: Commercial real estate is our business. Building relationships is our priority.

Full Bio: I specialize in leasing and selling of office, industrial and retail/shopping center properties.I’m experienced in lease negotiations and analysis. Providing clients with market analysis and premium marketing opportunities. I provide consulting services and expertise on development projects. I’ve held my CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation since 1981. Mike Jurgenson brings over 30 years of commercial real estate experience to the team at Swisher Commercial Real Estate. He has represented numerous Fortune 1000 firms and individuals throughout the states of Michigan, Ohio, North and South Carolina. Mike has a broad range of experience that includes brokerage, development, and consulting. Prior to joining Swisher, he was the Managing Principal of the largest commercial real estate firm in Northwest Ohio and was also Senior Vice President of Webstrand Development Corporation. Mike is currently an Associate Broker and Partner at Swisher Commercial. He served as President/CEO of Swisher Commercial from 2018-2020. Mike is a graduate of University of Michigan where his concentration was business and real estate. Mike is a member of NACORE (National Association of Corporate Real Estate Executives).

Brief Bio: Commercial real estate is our business. Building relationships is our priority.

Full Bio: I have experience in all facets of real estate with commercial, investment, development and vacant land properties. I have participated in several projects dividing and developing vacant land for clients and as a principal investor. With my knowledge and familiarity in vacant and farm land, I have helped many land owners in Washtenaw, Jackson, Livingston and Ingham Counties sell their property in ways best suited for each of them. Charlie has been working full time as a licensed realtor since 1996 and obtained his Broker’s license in 2004. Charlie has continued his real estate education by completing his Graduate Real Estate Institute designation as well as completing all of the required Certified Commercial Investment Management classes. Charlie is a graduate of Michigan State University with a B.S. degree. Charlie grew up on his family’s progressive dairy and crop farm in the Chelsea area but watching his grandfather Herman sell real estate for 40+ years is what inspired Charlie to get into the business. Charlie serves as Chairman of The Agricultural Lands Preservation Advisory Committee (ALPAC) for Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission. Charlie currently lives in the Dexter area with his wife Ann Marie and their four children, Tracy, Jack, Kevin and Natalie. He enjoys spending time with his family and attending their sporting events. He also spends several days a year outdoors fishing, hiking and hunting with the family dog, Sparty.

Brief Bio: Ryan Marchand CCIM is a Detroit Michigan industrial real estate specialist.

Full Bio: Ryan's scientific and business background puts him in a unique niche within commercial real estate; not only can he discuss the intimate production and manufacturing details of a client's product, he can also discuss the logistics, financing, and possible outcomes with the respectful teams. His knowledge and experience with real estate investment, finance, negotiations, and creative strategy development allows him to consistently create ideal scenarios on BOTH sides of the table. Warehouse, Logistics, Shipping, Distribution, Build To Suit, Vacant Land, and High Tech Office space are his focus, and he loves making great deals happen.

Brief Bio: Commercial real estate is our business. Building relationships is our priority.

Full Bio: I specialize in the leasing and selling of office and retail throughout Washtenaw County. Understanding client goals is my first priority - listening and self-educating. Establishing expectations and a plan is my second priority - client education through information sharing, as to market conditions, negotiation, and documentation. Fiduciary responsibilities come second-nature to me, I treat each client’s goals as my own. I am proficient in lease-language interpretation, lease accounting, and document organization. I have built dozens of user-friendly recording and processing systems for financial data, simplifying and clarifying information for property owners, tenants and vendors. I am experienced in assessing the details of regulatory and legal compliance to aid owners and prospective tenants in making informed decisions. Joe joined Swisher and acquired his real estate license in 1995, earned his Associate Broker license in 2017, and his CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation in 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Michigan and soldiered in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. With his accounting, physical plant, organization and relationship abilities, he found a niche in property management and spent a decade building the operations side of a real estate management enterprise. Serving as a property manager, Joe strives to keep building issues off the list of concerns for owners and occupants. He is proactive in identifying improvements that will enhance a property’s value. He is responsive to tenant service needs, elicits quality work by seeing contractors eye-to-eye, and is proficient in financial reporting and lease administration. Joe is a problem-solver. Being a middle child in a big family he is a dedicated mediator, and in conflicts cuts through peripheral concerns to focus on a path to the best possible solution. Since 2010, Joe has also served clients in leasing and sales. He applies his broker skills to remove obstacles so landlords and tenants or buyers and sellers can come to agreement. He enjoys the challenge of assisting clientele that have a diversity of goals, backgrounds, and types of properties and businesses, providing them a broker with a breadth of experiences and understanding.

Brief Bio: Kyle Passage is an Associate Advisor with SVN | Stewart Commercial Group with a focus on Livingston County commercial real estate as well as self-storage invest

Full Bio: Kyle Passage is an Associate Advisor with SVN | Stewart Commercial Group with a focus on Livingston County commercial real estate as well as self-storage investment sales throughout Southeastern Michigan. Kyle spent more than 10 years in the transportation industry serving in various management and sales roles with UPS and FedEx. In recent years Kyle expanded his entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating several companies and he brings extensive knowledge of buying, operating, and selling businesses to SVN | Stewart Commercial Group. His passion for commercial real estate grew during the ownership of a successful facility maintenance business. During this time, he became an expert on business office space, including property management. Kyle’s market knowledge allows him to adeptly assist clients in the buying, selling, and leasing of office space and buildings. Kyle holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Rochester College. He is a licensed real estate salesperson in the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). While Kyle is an avid sports fan, his favorite thing is spending time with his wife and two daughters in their hometown of Brighton, Michigan.

Brief Bio: I specialize in the sale, leasing, auctioning and accelerated marketing of multifamily, retail, office, industrial, hotel and other commercial properties.

Full Bio: Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates – Property Investment Counselors specializes in the sale, financing, leasing, managing, consulting, auctioning and accelerated marketing of multifamily, retail, office, industrial, hotel and other investment and commercial properties. Pliska brings more than 40 years of commercial real estate experience, adds a diverse coast-to-coast network and has secured more than $1.5 billion in real estate transactions. Previously, he served as president and/or owner of several commercial real estate firms. He was the president of a full-service commercial realty firm providing sales, financing, leasing, property management and consulting services. His past commercial development transactions encompass millions in activity and ranged in product type from office, retail, multifamily, industrial and hospitality. He also served as a certified public accountant with a global firm where he advised real estate and financial institution clients. Pliska’s professional activity includes serving as past president and member of the Detroit Area Commercial Realtors; a member and elected Chairman of the Detroit Board of Realtors for the Detroit Metro Commercial Investment Division; a member of the Michigan Association and recipient of the organization’s “Realtor of the Year” award; an executive board member of the Counselors of Real Estate of the National Association of Realtors and a recipient of the CRE designation. Pliska earned his MBA from Michigan State University and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Detroit.

Brief Bio: Troy Puste has 10+ Years of experience in the real estate industry. Troy has extensive experience in Multi-Family investments in Metro-Detroit.

Full Bio: Troy is a full time real estate broker with over 50+ units in Metro-Detroit and Chicago. He is a very experienced investor with Residential, Commercial, and value add properties.

Brief Bio: Administrator for Dominion Real Estate Advisors. Here to help our brokers in every way possible.

Full Bio: Administrator for Dominion Real Estate Advisors. Here to help our brokers in every way possible.

Brief Bio: REthink REtail.

Full Bio: Indigo Centers was founded on a simple philosophy: create value. We create that value at every step along the retail continuum, from redevelopment strategies to merchandise planning, from property management to operations expertise. Our range of professional services? retail leasing, property management, retail recruitment, investment sales and advisory + consulting?are all driven by our proven ability to identify and activate opportunities to add value on behalf of our clients and professional partners.

Brief Bio: Lino Realty Inc. is our family brokerage, 40 years in Macomb County and Tri-County SE Michigan CRE Market, boutique service, strategic client relationships.

Full Bio: A natural born entrepreneur, Michael is an ambitious and highly motivated, performance driven professional with a passion for strategic business development. Michael will listen carefully to understand the true ins, outs, nuances and needs of each client and his diverse executive background makes Michael a core asset to the Lino Realty team.

Brief Bio: Commercial real estate is our business. Building relationships is our priority.

Full Bio: Doug is a 1971 graduate of The University of Michigan with a Bachelors degree in Literature and History. After college he trained as a cabinetmaker and opened Smith & Nathan Furnituremakers in Ann Arbors Kerrytown district in 1974. Doug joined Swisher Commercial in 1991 after eight years as the head of commercial sales at Edward Surovell Co. Realtors of Ann Arbor. Doug is Vice President and a partner of Swisher Commercial. Doug has participated in a diverse range of real estate development activities, including acquisition and renovation of residential and commercial income properties, downtown office rehabs, new office construction, and residential subdivision development. He specializes in the sale and leasing of office, retail, and industrial properties as well as the sale of income and apartment properties. Doug holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and acts as a consultant to private and institutional clients in property selection, evaluation, and acquisition. He works extensively with non-profit organizations. Doug is active in professional organizations, including the Ann Arbor Area Chamber and the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors, where he has served as a director and chair or member of many committees. Doug is also active in civic and community affairs, previously chairing the real estate division of the United Way campaign and serving on the Downtown Plan Study Task Force, Ann Arbor Loft Study Committee, and the Board of Directors of the Ann Arbor YMCA.

Brief Bio: Dan Stewart, CCIM represents both owners & buyers in the sale & acquisition of STNL retail, multifamily, multi-tenant retail, industrial & office.

Full Bio: Dan Stewart,CCIM serves as Managing Director for SVN|Stewart Commercial Group, LLC in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Stewart has more than 20 years of commercial real estate brokerage experience and specializes in representing both owners and buyers in the sale and acquisition of single tenant net leased retail, multifamily, multi-tenant retail, industrial and office property throughout Michigan. Stewart previously was an owner and President of Michigan Commercial Realty, a full service commercial brokerage based in Ann Arbor, MI. He has an extensive network of owners, investors, brokers, and lenders which he relies upon in each transaction. Stewart has successful sale and leasing experience in all of the commercial property types and he has represented public and private entities, international corporations, and high net worth individuals. Stewart earned his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation in 2006. He is a licensed real estate broker in the state of Michigan and is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Michigan Association of Realtors (MAR), Michigan Commercial Board of Realtors (CBOR), Ann Arbor Board of Realtors, and the Michigan CCIM Chapter. He is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and serves on the Sperry Van Ness National Apartment and Single Tenant Investment Team. Prior to entering the commercial real estate field, Stewart enjoyed a long and successful career in the energy industry. He was one of the founding partners of NESI Energy Marketing, a non-regulated natural gas marketing and trading subsidiary of NiSource, Inc., a fortune 500 company. Stewart's firm grew to $1 billion in revenue and he and his partners sold their interest in the company to a large utility holding company in 1999. Stewart is a graduate of Michigan State University's Broad College of Business with a BA in Marketing. He is married with two children and resides in Ann Arbor, MI.

Brief Bio: Business Broker, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Real Estate Agent

Full Bio: Jonathan is the Director of Business Opportunities and brings over 7 years of business brokerage and real estate expertise to the Imperium Group team. Jonathan's experience involves the listing, marketing, and sale of businesses from $30,000 to over $10 million coupled with real estate transactions throughout Metro Detroit. He has worked with a wide variety of entities from sole proprietorships to large corporations. Jonathan has a great understanding of the business climate and the impact that different economic conditions may have on the bottom line. His constant positivity and motivation is appreciated by the many clients that he has served. He methodically prepares marketing and due diligence to ensure that each asset is presented properly with all necessary materials so the client can make an informed decision. Through the many transactions that he has closed, Jon has proven himself to be a trusted member of the business community.

Brief Bio: Commercial Real Estate, Tenant Representation, Business & Franchise Sales, Investments & Business Consulting

Full Bio: A lifetime resident of the Metro Detroit area, Pharoah began his real estate career over 10 years ago. His negotiation skills, marketing expertise and financial management experience make him uniquely qualified to bring top level service to his clients. A Rhodes Scholar - with numerous sales and marketing certifications - Pharoah has extensive experience with marketing strategies, trend analysis and account acquisition.   

Brief Bio: Commercial real estate is our business. Building relationships is our priority.

Full Bio: Whether a firm is a start-up or a national enterprise, I believe that every client deserves to be treated how I would like to be treated. This is why I provide every client with personalized, focused and mindful attention that brings about the most appropriate solution for their real estate needs. Jason believes his success hinges on the success of his clients. He enjoys helping his clients increase their profit potential by obtaining or liquidating the right space at the right terms. After 19 years in the worlds of investment banking and corporate finance, Jason spent 3 years in Project Management in the Industrial Contracting sector prior to starting his career in Commercial Real Estate in 2017. His analytical skills along with his industrial project management experience pair well in serving his clients’ real estate needs. Jason has developed a diverse client base from automotive component manufacturers to restaurants and is honored to have designed solutions for all of them. Jason is a Korean speaker who enjoys traveling and trying new foods. However, he loves nothing more than spending time with his wife and 3 daughters.

Brief Bio: I specialize in office and retail lease and sales

Full Bio: As broker/owner of my company, we specialize in offering commercial agents, and brokers a tight knit, well balanced group offering the opportunity to be part of a cutting edge, well paid, forward thinking organization that has a great culture to grow your business. Our motto is this is the place to be in business for yourself, but not by yourself.

Brief Bio: Commercial real estate is our business. Building relationships is our priority.

Full Bio: I specialize in the leasing and selling of office, high tech and light industrial buildings throughout Washtenaw County. I have extensive experience as a tenant/buyer representative. I strive to give my client the best service available in our market and to accomplish the goals of the assignment in the shortest possible time. As CEO of Swisher Commercial, I am confident in the commercial real estate marketing and advisory services that we bring to SE Michigan. I am a front-runner in the marketing of build-to-suit and build-to-lease commercial real estate projects. I provide consulting services to developers, and have represented some of the largest developers/landlords in the area. And I am experienced in marketing commercial and residential investment properties. I'm ready to be part of your commercial real estate success story. Bart received his Bachelor’s degree from The University of Michigan in 1984 and immediately began his career in commercial real estate. He received his State of Michigan Brokers license in 1987 and joined Swisher Commercial in 1989. Bart is President & CEO of Swisher Commercial. Bart and his wife, Tricia, live in Scio Township. They have four children and three grandchildren. Tricia runs her own dance studio named “Oh Be Joyful.” All of the Wise family enjoys athletics, the arts, and the outdoors.

Brief Bio: Commercial Real Estate, Tenant Representation, Business & Franchise Sales, Investments & Business Consulting

Full Bio: Justin focuses on providing unparalleled service, dedication and loyalty to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction. Self-motivation and determination drive him to always put his clients? needs first. He strives to build long-term relationships with every client, large or small.