Michael Lirtzman

Head of Office Agency Leasing, U.S., and Principal (Chicago) at Colliers

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Highly experienced commercial real estate leader in multiple asset classes, with focus on office sector strategy and execution. Focused on organizational growth strategy and further leveraging relationships with investors, developers, and lenders across the US. Specific project experience includes acquisition, development, adaptive re-use, asset management, and highly successful leasing in industrial and multifamily sectors in addition to office across the US.

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  • Colliers Graphic

    Head of Office Agency Leasing, U.S./Principal (Chicago)

    Colliers

    - Present 4 years 1 month

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Responsible for growth strategy, implementation, and oversight of the business line in the U.S., while also serving as Principal overseeing the Office Agency Leasing practice in Chicago. Offering our clients a unique service platform delivery with highly customized solutions and differentiation in the marketplace.

  • Sterling Bay Graphic

    Director of Leasing

    Sterling Bay

    - 3 years

    Greater Chicago Area

    Responsible for management, oversight, and execution of all leasing-related activities on a $3 billion-plus national portfolio of both newly developed and existing office assets including over 8 million square feet in Chicago, and 1 million square feet in other markets. Successfully secured anchor tenant transactions and project lease-ups totaling over 2 million square feet.

  • Transwestern Graphic

    Executive Vice President

    Transwestern

    - 5 years

    Chicago, IL

    Head of Chicago office leasing division of a national, full-service real estate firm as it grew its footprint in Chicago and throughout the Midwest. Built and managed a team of leasing agents, research, and marketing personnel, collectively executing strategic business plans for multiple different investor profiles.

  • Principal/Managing Principal

    Oak Realty Group, Inc./Oak Residential Partners, LLC

    - 4 years

    Deerfield, Illinois

    One of two principals in a privately held commercial real estate investment boutique focused on acquisition and operation of suburban, income producing office and industrial acquisitions and preferred equity/mezzanine debt placements throughout the Midwest. In 2009, co-founded Oak Residential Partners, LLC, an affiliated entity acquiring, re-developing, and operating multifamily rental apartments in secondary markets across the country.

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