Tenant Advisory Group

	MAURY GENTILE, MCR Lead Strategist Maury brings 25 years of experience to Grubb & Ellis as a Executive Vice President of the Tenant Advisory Group and is the Lead Strategist for the Southern California Team. During his career as a senior broker with Julien J. Studley and Newmark, he earned the trust and respect of his national and international corporate clients by helping them evaluate, strategize and implement creative real estate solutions. His leadership and commitment sets the benchmark for the level of service the team provides for our clients. Maury graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Real Estate Finance. He is actively involved with a number of local charities and co-founded Kid Care LA. He enjoys golf, volleyball and is an amateur racecar driver.

	SEAN O’LEARY Transaction Manager Sean began his career in 1994 with the Grubb & Ellis Company and is currently a Vice President. Sean represents a variety of local and national tenants helping them implement their real estate programs. His responsibilities include performing necessary due diligence, quality control and daily coordination of policies and procedures to finalize transactions. His strict attention to detail translates into significant savings of time and money, reduction of risk and increased flexibility for our clients. Sean is a graduate of the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Real Estate Finance.

	BRIAN DENTON, MCR Business Development/Due Diligence Brian joined Grubb & Ellis' Tenant Advisory Group in 2005 specializing in tenant and corporate representation. As a member of Grubb & Ellis Company's Tenant Advisory Group, Mr. Denton focuses on business development and due diligence and plays an integral part to the team when conducting corporate business. As a 2006 Southern California "Top 30 under 30" nominee, Mr. Denton is paving the way on how commercial real estate transactions should be conducted. Mr. Denton recently received a Masters of Corporate Real Estate accreditation from CoreNet Global, and was the youngest person in the organizations' history to have completed the program. Brian received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a double emphasis in Finance and Marketing from Loyola Marymount University.

	MARK SOKOLOWSKI Project Support/Due Diligence Mark joined Grubb & Ellis in 2006 and assists the team with project support and due diligence. He is responsible for researching Landlord portfolios and strategizing with our Research Analyst on market opportunities. Prior to joining Grubb & Ellis, Mark worked as a Market Analyst as well as a Customer Service Representative for American Honda Motor Company. Mark received a Bachelor’s degree in International Business with a triple emphasis in Finance, Real Estate and Law from California State University, Long Beach.

	HEATHER GOYAN Project Coordinator Heather joined Grubb & Ellis in March of 2006 as Operations Manager for the Tenant Advisory Group. Working on a national team, Heather plays a variety of roles including producing transaction-related marketing materials, proposals, customized client surveys, market research and reporting. Heather's professional background is comprised of over 10 years of corporate real estate experience. Heather started her career as a corporate services professional at Cushman & Wakefield, then moved into the research arena, where she served as a Regional Research Manager for both Newmark Knight Frank and Insignia ESG. Heather is licensed in the state of California.

	DYLAN TAYLOR Corporate Services Dylan brings over 13 years of experience to Grubb & Ellis as the Regional Managing Director of the Corporate Services Group, where he oversees the Western Region. Prior to joining Grubb & Ellis, Dylan served as a Senior Vice President for Jones Lang LaSalle, where he managed relationships with some of the largest corporations in America, including Xerox, St. Paul Travelers, Cisco Systems, Sun Microsystems, and General Motors. During his 5 years with the firm, Dylan was responsible for over 1.5 million square feet of lease transactions. Dylan is an active member in CoreNet Global and was a co-principal author of Corporate Real Estate 2010: The Strategic Role of Place. Dylan received an MBA from the University of Chicago, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the University of Arizona.

	J.C. CASILLAS Research Analyst J.C. has been with Grubb & Ellis since 1998. He is involved in tracking, reporting and analyzing tenants in the office and industrial markets. Each quarter, J.C.’s market trend analysis is prominently published in the Real Estate Quarterly of the Los Angeles Business Journal. Various organizations and universities see him as the “go to person” for real estate market information, including LAEDC, San Fernando Valley Economic Research Center, and the University of Southern California’s Casden Office and Industrial forecast. He has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern California in Public Policy and Management with a minor in Business.

	CHRIS HUDSON Marketing Design Services Chris is a recent addition to the Grubb & Ellis Marketing Design Services Group. He brings 9 years of experience with a rounded background in advertising, freelance design and the corporate community. He's studied at some of the top-rated design schools in Southern California including Art Center, Pasadena and Otis College of Art & Design. Chris provides high-end graphics and design to develop fresh and creative marketing pieces for our clients needs.

	MICHAEL CARSON Project Management Michael Carson is a Senior Vice President and Executive Project Manager with the Western Division of the Project Management Services Group. In this role, he is responsible for, and actively involved in, all project management related activities in Southern California and Arizona. Michael’s career spans over 30 years of personal involvement in design, project management and construction of a wide range of project types. His background as an architect, project manager and construction operations manager provide a unique perspective for successful management of projects. As an architect, he has been responsible for design, documentation and management of highly complex domestic and international projects including healthcare facilities, resort hotels and specialty architectural water features. He has represented owners in development of projects ranging from research facilities to corporate interiors to custom residences. As a construction operations manager, he was responsible for client relations, contract development, budget, and resource management for numerous projects throughout Southern California. Michael received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture from Iowa State University.

	JESSICA ARAGON Financial Analyst Jessica joined Grubb & Ellis' Tenant Advisory Group in 2008 as the Regional Financial Analyst supporting the greater Los Angeles Region. Ms. Aragon provides financial and consulting services support to the investments sales & tenant advisory teams. Prior to joining Grubb & Ellis, Jessica worked for Jones Lang LaSalle and Northrop Grumman Corporation. While working at these companies Jessica gained vast experience analyzing complex financial structures related to acquisitions, move vs. stay scenarios, hold vs. sell scenarios, building valuations, lease analysis and lease comparisons. Jessica began her professional career with the Northrop Grumman Corporation as a Budget Analyst where she was responsible for developing and issuing budgets in accordance with the annual operating plan and providing analysis and forecast modeling expertise. Jessica focuses on financial analysis from both an investment and GAAP reporting prospective. Her analysis is instrumental in quantifying the various real estate strategies allowing the client to make an informed decision Jessica received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from Loyola Marymount University.

	WILLIAM BALLARD Bill, a 20 year veteran in the real estate industry, has the unique dynamic of multiple years of service from a user/operations perspective. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Duke University with a B.S. in Accounting and Management Sciences, Bill went onto become a CPA for Arthur Anderson. Bringing to the table a strong financial background, Bill dedicated the next 12 years to running the operations and finances for 3 well respected companies in San Diego before becoming a real estate broker in 1993. With over $9 billion of acquisition/disposition transactions completed, Bill has a proven track record in the capital markets as one of the most respected advisors in the field. Bill has also provided tenant representation services for numerous prominent clients that include Intel Corp, Idec Pharmaceuticals, and the County of San Diego. In addition to being a CPA, Bill is also the accreditation of CCIM and RPA.