March 11, 2025 (LAS VEGAS, NV) – Lee & Associates, the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, announces the opening of an office in Las Vegas, Nevada. The office will specialize in industrial owner/tenant representation, investment sales, and land sales, with plans to strategically recruit teams to grow their capabilities in office, retail, and multifamily.

The Lee & Associates Las Vegas team will be led by John Sharpe, SIOR, CCIM, LEED-AP as President. The founding team includes Danielle Steffen, SIOR and Geoffrey West, both as Principals in the office. In addition to their transactional agents, the team will also include April Wesley as Office Manager.

"John has been a champion of the Lee & Associates broker-owned model for years, and his leadership, vision, and experience make him the ideal choice to lead our new Las Vegas office," said Jeffrey Rinkov, CEO of Lee & Associates. "Having worked alongside John for many years, I have the utmost confidence in his ability to establish and grow a highly successful team. Under his leadership, supported by our collaborative national platform, this office will bring the exceptional service and expertise that clients have come to expect from Lee & Associates."

Sharpe is a seasoned commercial real estate professional with nearly three decades of industry experience specializing in industrial and investment sales, leasing, and land transactions. In 2002, he co-founded Lee & Associates of Illinois, growing it into a full-service brokerage with more than 50 professionals​. He currently serves on the Lee & Associates Board of Directors and as the firm’s Expansion Chair, leading strategic growth initiatives on a national scale. Sharpe is also a former board member of CompassionateLEE, Lee & Associates’ 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to philanthropic and community-driven efforts. A graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Finance and Real Estate, he holds professional licenses in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Nevada.

"The launch of Lee & Associates Las Vegas marks an exciting milestone, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to bring our unique, entrepreneurial culture to this dynamic market. For 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to our firm’s growth, and now, we are focused on establishing one of the premier commercial real estate offices in Las Vegas," said Sharpe. "Lee & Associates is built on a foundation of collaboration, ownership, and an unwavering commitment to client success - values that will guide our operation in Las Vegas. We’re hitting the ground running and look forward to making a positive impact in the community."

Lee & Associates has established an emphasis on expansion. New office locations in the last five years include Wilmington, NC; Austin, TX; Charlotte, NC; Tampa Bay, FL; Lafayette, LA; Lincoln, NE; Western Pennsylvania; Central California; Kansas City, KS; Baton Rouge, LA; Calgary, AB; Nashville, TN; Los Angeles – Downtown, CA; San Francisco, CA; Omaha, NE; Naples, FL; and Boston, MA.

The Lee & Associates Las Vegas office will be located at 8708 Spanish Ridge Avenue | Suite 115, ​Las Vegas, Nevada 89148. To contact John Sharpe, please email jsharpe@lee-associates.com.

ABOUT LEE & ASSOCIATES
Lee & Associates offers an array of real estate services tailored to meet the needs of the company’s clients, including commercial real estate brokerage, integrated services, and construction services. Established in 1979, Lee & Associates is now an international firm with 80+ offices throughout North America. Our 1,750+ professionals regularly collaborate to make sure they are providing their clients with the most advanced, up-to-date market technology and information. For the latest news from Lee & Associates, visit lee-associates.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Link, our company blog.

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March 4, 2024 (CHARLOTTE, NC) – Lee & Associates, the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, announces the opening of a new satellite office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The office will specialize in industrial and office landlord and tenant representation, with plans to strategically recruit teams to grow their capabilities in land, retail, multifamily, and investment sales.

The Lee & Associates Charlotte team will be led by Greg Pieratt, SIOR as President. Our Lee & Associates Raleigh Durham office will provide resources and assistance to ensure that the new Charlotte office is well-supported during its initial start-up period, until it transitions to a freestanding office.

“Lee & Associates' expansion into the Charlotte market signifies our entry into an important market and showcases our commitment to the Southeast region. The opportunity for us to deploy an incredibly talented leader with a long history of understanding our culture and success, we are extremely enthusiastic about the team Greg is leading and the future growth he will achieve in Charlotte,” said Jeffrey Rinkov, CEO of Lee & Associates. “We have had tremendous success in the Southeast, including in Raleigh Durham, and look forward to the collaboration and leadership provided by their office.”

Pieratt, a 20-year industry veteran, specializes in tenant representation and investment sales. Starting his commercial real estate career with Lee & Associates, he has been a Principal in the company for 16 years and has consistently ranked as a top producer for the last ten years. He has built deep relationships while advising his clients both locally and globally in scale. In the last five years, he has represented clients in over 200 sales and leasing transactions totaling more than $1 billion in consideration.

“My tenure with Lee & Associates has provided me with an extensive understanding of the unique broker-owned platform, and I am excited to bring that platform to a growing market like Charlotte. The state's economic growth and business-friendly leadership is abundantly evident,” said Pieratt. Moss Withers, CEO & Principal of Lee & Associates Raleigh Durham, added “Our expansion into Charlotte marks a critical milestone for not only our Raleigh Durham office, but all of our offices in the Southeast. Alongside Greg's leadership, we are committed to lending our expertise, dedication, and help to grow the culture in this new office. I have full confidence in the office's ability to thrive and to make a meaningful impact on the market while continuing to define Lee & Associate's momentum and success on the East Coast.”

Lee & Associates has established an emphasis on expansion. New office locations in the last five years include Tampa Bay, FL; Lafayette, LA; Lincoln, NE; Western Pennsylvania; Central California; Kansas City, KS; Baton Rouge, LA; Calgary, AB; Nashville, TN; Los Angeles – Downtown, CA; San Francisco, CA; Omaha, NE; Naples, FL; Washington, DC; Boston, MA; and Toronto, ON.

ABOUT LEE & ASSOCIATES
Lee & Associates offers an array of real estate services tailored to meet the needs of the company’s clients, including commercial real estate brokerage, integrated services, and construction services. Established in 1979, Lee & Associates is now an international firm with offices throughout North America. Our professionals regularly collaborate to make sure they are providing their clients with the most advanced, up-to-date market technology and information. For the latest news from Lee & Associates, visit lee-associates.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Link, our company blog.

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Tampa Bay Expansion Marks the Fifth Lee & Associates Office in Florida  

October 17, 2023 (TAMPA, FL) – Lee & Associates, the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, announces the opening of an office in Tampa Bay, FL. The office will specialize in industrial and office, with plans to strategically recruit teams to grow their capabilities in retail tenant and landlord representation.

The Lee & Associates Tampa Bay team will be led by Julia Silva, SIOR as President. The founding team consists of seven professionals, including industry veterans, Erika Thompson, SIOR and Ed Killmer. In addition to their transactional agents, the team will also include Felicia Saunders leading marketing and operations.

“I am very excited for this noteworthy addition to our already strong Florida presence. The Tampa Bay leadership is best of class, and they are an outstanding cultural fit for our company,” said Jeffrey Rinkov, CEO of Lee & Associates. “This West Coast of Florida market is one of the fastest growing areas in the region and certainly a place where we have ongoing representation opportunities. We look forward to building a robust Tampa Bay footprint with the incredible foundation provided by Julia, Erica, and their team.”

A 30-year industry veteran, Silva specializes in industrial agency and tenant representation. She is a past NAIOP President of Tampa and the State of Florida, a Founding Member and past President of CREW Tampa Bay, a past President of Real Estate Investment Council (REIC), a current board member of ULI Tampa Bay, and a current board member at the University of Florida’s Real Estate Advisory. Prior to joining Lee & Associates, Silva served as a Managing Director at JLL and Cushman & Wakefield. Additionally, she was previously responsible for the leasing and development of both industrial and office properties for some of the largest public and private real estate operators in the country, including Prologis, Duke, and Liberty Property Trust.

“The establishment of the Tampa office affords us the opportunity to adopt a unified and regionally-centered strategy for addressing challenges and assisting our clients in Florida in making critical decisions. Lee & Associates’ strategic expansion into the Tampa Bay market has already proven to be an extension of the profound sense of camaraderie and reciprocal support, not only amongst our Florida-based offices but across the platform throughout North America,” said Silva.

Lee & Associates has established an emphasis on expansion. New office locations in the last five years include Lafayette, LA; Lincoln, NE;  Western Pennsylvania; Central California; Kansas City, KS; Baton Rouge, LA; Calgary, AB; Nashville, TN; Los Angeles – Downtown, CA; San Francisco, CA; Omaha, NE; Naples, FL; Washington, DC; Boston, MA; Toronto, ON; Cincinnati, OH; Raleigh, NC; Miami, FL; and Seattle, WA.

ABOUT LEE & ASSOCIATES
Lee & Associates offers an array of real estate services tailored to meet the needs of the company’s clients, including commercial real estate brokerage, integrated services, and construction services. Established in 1979, Lee & Associates is now an international firm with offices throughout the United States and Canada. Our professionals regularly collaborate to make sure they are providing their clients with the most advanced, up-to-date market technology and information. For the latest news from Lee & Associates, visit lee-associates.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Link, our company blog.

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Left to Right: Evan Scroggs, Clinton Shepard, and Ryan Polito

June 1, 2023 (LAFAYETTE, LA) – Lee & Associates, the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, announces the opening of a new office in Lafayette, LA, located in the River Ranch district. The office will specialize in industrial, office, retail, and investment sales, with plans to strategically recruit teams that will grow their capabilities across all commercial real estate asset classes.

Lee & Associates Lafayette will be led by Evan Scroggs, SIOR, CCIM as President. The founding team will consist of Clinton Shepard, CCIM as a Principal and Partner and Ryan Polito as an Associate.

Scroggs, who opened Lee & Associates Baton Rouge in January of this year, brings 13 years of experience in office and industrial sales and leasing and is an active member of the commercial real estate community.

“We’re extremely excited for Clinton to join Lee & Associates as a principal in the company. Clinton is a talented broker that fits in perfectly with the culture we are building. Having him as a leader in our Lafayette office is going to be a real benefit to the company,” said Scroggs. “We felt incorporating the Lafayette market into our territory was critical to providing service and market expertise to our clients that have an interest in doing business along the Interstate 10 corridor.”

Shepard specializes in site selection for national clients, as well as retail and industrial tenant and landlord representation. A West Monroe native, he began his commercial real estate career in 2015 at NAI Latter & Blum, where he earned their "Rookie of the Year" award in his first year. Shepard is actively involved with the Acadiana Realtors Commercial Alliance and CCIM.

“What drew me to opening the first Lee & Associates office in Louisiana earlier this year was the opportunity for ownership, exceptional value and support provided to brokers, and the extensive network Lee & Associates has across North America,” said Scroggs. Shepard continued with that “together we intend to build a brokerage that provides outstanding value and service to our clients by leveraging the national tools and resources provided by the company. This translates to better value and service to clients and creates a culture of collaboration and partnership within the company."

Polito, a native of Franklin, Louisiana, graduated from the University of Louisiana Lafayette in May 2021 with a B.S. in Finance. Having worked with Shepard for the last three years, he brings industry and transactional experience to the Lafayette office. “Ryan is an excellent addition to the company and will play a critical role in building our presence in the Lafayette market,” said Scroggs.

No longer just a hub for oil and gas, the collaboration across the Lafayette local government and private industry has fueled and diversified the local economy and opens opportunity for manufacturing and distribution. Lafayette has been aggressive with economic development and, as a result, has experienced an influx of growth over the last 18-months. Companies such as Amazon, Schlumberger, and Tides Medical have moved to the area or expanded their footprint in this growing market. Lee & Associates sees the opportunity to connect its clients throughout its 75+ offices to this market as many look to capitalize on opportunities in markets that have advantageous economic development policies.

Lee & Associates has established an emphasis on expansion. New office locations in the last five years include Lincoln, NE;  Western Pennsylvania; Central California; Kansas City, KS; Baton Rouge, LA; Calgary, AB; Nashville, TN; Los Angeles – Downtown, CA; San Francisco, CA; Omaha, NE; Naples, FL; Washington, DC; Boston, MA; Toronto, ON; Cincinnati, OH; Raleigh, NC; Miami, FL; and Seattle, WA.

The Lee & Associates Lafayette office will be located at 1700 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite 301 in Lafayette, LA 70508. To contact Evan Scroggs, please email escroggs@lee-associates.com.

ABOUT LEE & ASSOCIATES
Lee & Associates offers an array of real estate services tailored to meet the needs of the company’s clients, including commercial real estate brokerage, integrated services, and construction services. Established in 1979, Lee & Associates is now an international firm with offices throughout the United States and Canada. Our professionals regularly collaborate to make sure they are providing their clients with the most advanced, up-to-date market technology and information. For the latest news from Lee & Associates, visit lee-associates.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Link, our company blog.

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Left to Right: Daniel Dutton, Daniel Goaley, Boomer Peterson, and Ammar Abu-Hamda

May 4, 2023 (LINCOLN, NE) – Lee & Associates, the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, announces the opening of a new office in Lincoln, Nebraska. The office will specialize in investment and retail, with plans to strategically recruit teams that will grow their capabilities in office and industrial.

The Lee & Associates Lincoln team will be led by Co-Managing Principals Daniel Dutton and Daniel Goaley. The founding team consists of Boomer Peterson as Principal and Ammar Abu-Hamda as an Associate. The Lee & Associates Omaha office will provide resources and assistance to ensure that the new Lincoln location is well-supported.

Dutton, a 20-year industry veteran and Lincoln native, and Goaley, a 26-year industry veteran, founded Lee & Associates Omaha in March of last year. They specialize in retail and investment sales, representing landlords, sellers, tenants, and buyers throughout Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, North & South Dakota, and Texas.

“With the proximity of Lincoln and Omaha and their importance to the state of Nebraska, we feel strongly that for continued growth, everyone in those communities work together towards that common goal,” said Dutton. “Being born and raised in Lincoln, it is exciting to be able to bring what we do home.”

Peterson joined Lee & Associates Omaha in June of last year. He has been in the industry since 2011 and specializes in net lease investments. Another Lincoln native, Peterson is proud to be a Founding Principal of the new office.

“We were excited to bring a first-of-its-kind broker-owned office to the Omaha market when we opened last year, to offer a new opportunity to brokers, but also a broader reach for our clients,” said Goaley. “We are ecstatic to be able to extend that offering of exceptional client services to the Lincoln market.”

Lee & Associates has established an emphasis on expansion. New office locations in the last five years include Western Pennsylvania; Central California; Kansas City, KS; Baton Rouge, LA; Calgary, AB; Nashville, TN; Los Angeles – Downtown, CA; San Francisco, CA; Omaha, NE; Naples, FL; Washington, DC; Boston, MA; Toronto, ON; Cincinnati, OH; Raleigh, NC; Miami, FL; and Seattle, WA.

ABOUT LEE & ASSOCIATES
Lee & Associates offers an array of real estate services tailored to meet the needs of the company’s clients, including commercial real estate brokerage, integrated services, and construction services. Established in 1979, Lee & Associates is now an international firm with offices throughout the United States and Canada. Our professionals regularly collaborate to make sure they are providing their clients with the most advanced, up-to-date market technology and information. For the latest news from Lee & Associates, visit lee-associates.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Link, our company blog.

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