Transwestern today announces it has promoted John Marquardt to executive vice president in the firm’s national Tenant Advisory Services group. Based in Transwestern’s Chicago office, Marquardt develops comprehensive real estate strategies and manages transactions for a wide range of clients in the private equity, education, financial services, business services and healthcare sectors.
“John has been instrumental in growing Transwestern’s Tenant Advisory Services platform in the Chicago market and throughout the country,” said Mike Watts, Transwestern’s Midwest president. “Transwestern has differentiated itself by providing a highly personalized level of service, and John has excelled at cultivating long-term relationships with the companies he serves. He looks beyond the real estate transaction to deliver innovative solutions that provide clients increased flexibility and greater cost savings throughout their national portfolios.”
During his 10-year tenure at Transwestern, Marquardt has executed more than 250 transactions comprising 3.5 million square feet on behalf of his clients, including Delta Career Education Corp., Education Corporation of America, Silver Oak Services Partners LLC and Gryphon Investors. He is a leader in Transwestern’s national Private Equity and Education Advisory groups, which create and implement industry-specific real estate strategies for clients in these sectors.
Locally, Marquardt is involved in the Association for Corporate Growth, the Executives’ Club of Chicago, the Nature Conservancy of Illinois and the Anglers Club of Chicago.
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