Phoenix, Arizona – CBRE Group, Inc. announced today that David Barrett has been promoted to First Vice President with CBRE Advisory & Transaction Services. In this role, Mr. Barrett will specialize in advising and representing Phoenix users of office and light industrial space with their real estate occupier needs and strategies. Since joining the commercial real estate industry 18 years ago, Mr. Barrett has represented companies in approximately 9-million-square- feet of transactions.

“David is a valuable asset to our Advisory & Transaction Services in Phoenix,” said Craig Henig, Senior Managing Director and market leader for CBRE in Arizona. “He is adept at leveraging CBRE’s service-oriented real estate platform and comprehensive market intelligence resources to provide the highest level of representation and advisory services to our clients.”

Over the course of his career, Mr. Barrett has served clients that include national leaders in the insurance, medical and financial advisory industries. He and his team assist with strategic planning, lease administration, project and transaction management and financial services. In 2008, he was recognized as CBRE’s “Rookie of the Year.” Mr. Barrett received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Arizona.

Tucson, AZ – CBRE is pleased to announce that Jesse Blum has been promoted to senior associate. Blum, an advisory and transaction professional in the firm’s Tucson office, specializes in utilizing market research and database implementation to create proprietary, market-specific knowledge. These strategies are designed to solve regional and national location needs and create local competitive advantages.

“We are delighted to promote Jesse and recognize his dedication and client service,” said Ike Isaacson, managing director of CBRE’s Phoenix office. “Jesse’s commitment to local information keeps him ahead of new economic trends and development. He has been successful at using this information to create the highest and best outcomes for each of his clients.”

Blum, a Tucson native and a graduate of the University of Arizona, joined CBRE in 2013 and has become a rising leader and valuable asset to the Tucson office.