Thursday, August 5, 2010

Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Names Patrick Kelly Executive Vice President, Managing Director

TAMPA - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 130 offices worldwide, has appointed Patrick Kelly executive vice president and managing director in the firm’s Tampa office.

Jeff Sweeney, SIOR, president of Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, said Kelly is a sixth-generation Floridian who earned his B.A. Degree in Hospitality Management from Florida State University and has more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate.

Kelly is the former president of Rubin Real Estate in Pinellas County. He was also the Florida and regional partner of Vantage Companies (VRS) – a national development and realty services company – for 18 years before selling his interest in 2000.

Sweeney said Kelly’s responsibilities will include supervision of distressed assets, recruitment, business development and productivity in the firm’s Tampa office.

“Patrick Kelly is one of the most experienced commercial real estate veterans in Florida and we expect him to play an important role in our growth,” said Sweeney.

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About Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida: Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 40 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices which serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.

About Grubb & Ellis Company: Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE:GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,500 professionals in more than 100 company owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.

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