H. Michael Schwartzman Joins Grubb & Ellis as Vice President, Office Group

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 2, 2010) – Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE), a leading real estate services and investment firm, today announced that Michael Schwartzman (top right photo), a 20-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry, has joined the company as vice president, Office Group, effective immediately. 

Schwartzman will work with Executive Vice Presidents Bruce McNair (middle left photo) and William Morris in serving the needs of owners and users of office space in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

“The team led by Bruce and Bill brings together a blend of diverse skills and proven record of success representing companies throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, and Mike enhances their capabilities,” said Paul Adkins (lower right photo), executive vice president and managing director of Grubb & Ellis’ Washington, D.C., and Baltimore offices. 

 “He has tremendous relationships within the business community, and his extensive experience developing office properties provides tenants with a unique perspective.”Schwartzman joins Grubb & Ellis from Ross Development & Investment, where he spent the past six years, most recently as vice president and director of development. 

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