Signature Associates

Jerome brings over 30 years of diverse commercial real estate experience to the Signature Associates team. With a proven track record in all major asset classes, Jerome excels in comprehensive project analysis and navigating clients through every stage of the real estate process—from initial strategy to successful closing. His expertise spans development, investment sales, and deal syndication, providing a unique perspective on each transaction. Jerome’s deep industry knowledge and strategic approach have made him a trusted advisor to owners, investors, and stakeholders, guiding them through marketing, complex contract negotiations, due diligence, and finalizing deals. His commitment to delivering results has been a key factor in meeting the evolving needs of his clients.

Charley Henneghan specializes in investment sale transactions, with a primary focus on multi-family properties. A two-time recipient of the prestigious CoStar Power Broker Award, Charley joined Signature Associates in 2024, where he founded the Multi-Family Division within Signature’s Investment Sales Team. Previously, Charley served as Director for the Great Lakes Investment Sales Team at Berkadia, focusing on the sale, refinance, and recapitalization of multi-family assets across the Midwest.

With more than $6 billion in completed multi-family transactions, Charley is known for his leadership, extraordinary work ethic, and instinctive drive. He excels in building lasting client relationships and distinguishes himself as a key team player. His honest and straightforward approach has earned him a reputation for delivering outstanding results, year after year.

Anatola is an Associate with Signature Associates specializing in retail properties. Her focus includes the acquisition, sale, and leasing of buildings, shopping centers, and land. Anatola represents a diverse range of clients, from investors and developers to national and local retailers.

Anatola joined the Signature Team in June 2024 and is being mentored by some of the industry’s most successful brokers. With a passion for helping clients achieve their real estate goals, she brings a dynamic and professional approach to her work. Anatola’s knowledge, dedication, and commitment to finding the best deals for her clients are evident in her customer service, business development, and market analysis skills.

Integrity and hard work have made Anatola a trusted advisor in the retail real estate market. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or lease, Anatola provides excellent service and results.

John is a seasoned sales professional specializing in industrial real estate, with a specific emphasis on the  I-75 corridor market. He recently joined the Signature Team in February 2024 where he is benefiting from mentorship under industry-leading brokers. With over 7 years of hands-on experience in residential construction and sales, John brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role.

At Signature Associates, John’s primary focus is on client-focused value extraction, aligning perfectly with his passion and expertise. He is enthusiastic about commercial real estate and is excited to partner with clients to help them achieve their goals.

Jared joined the Signature Team in 2023 with a passion for commercial real estate. Being part of the Signature Team provides an excellent platform for Jared to further develop his skills and knowledge in the field. With the mentorship of the most successful brokers in the Toledo area, Jared is able to gain valuable insights and industry-specific expertise that will help excel his career.

Born and raised in Maumee, Ohio, Jared attended Maumee High School and studied professional sales and business management at the University of Toledo. Jared learned about commercial real estate during his internship with Signature Associates. From then forward he has had a passion and drive for assisting clients to locate the right solution. Jared’s outgoing personality and genuine care for each situation makes him a great asset to the Signature Team and his clients.

Drake specializes in industrial real estate with a focus on the Plymouth/Ann Arbor market. He joined the Signature Team in October 2023 and is being mentored by some of the most successful brokers in the industry. Drake has over 14 years of experience in residential finance, leasing, and property management. Previously, he has closed over $300 Million in mortgage volume directly assisting over 10,000 clients.

Drake’s new role with Signature Associates will allow him to focus on his passion for client-focused value extraction, joining our senior principals to grow our market presence along the I-275/M-14/US-23 corridors.

In his spare time, Drake is an avid cyclist and big mountain ski junkie.

Joe specializes in industrial real estate with a focus on the I-275 and I-75 Corridors.  He began his real estate career with Signature Associates in 2023 and is teamed up with some of the most successful brokers in the industry.  Joe is passionate about commercial real estate and is excited to partner with clients to help them achieve their goals.

Prior to joining the Signature team, Joe worked at the Birmingham Country Club for  10 years as the Logistics and Facilities Manager.   He has used his love of golf to also give back to his community, as he assists in the organizing and implementation of a golf outing to benefit the Cullen Haffey Endowed fund at Brother Rice. The money raised goes toward providing tuition assistance and financing mental health initiatives at the school.  In 2018, Joe graduated from Mercyhurst University, where he majored in hospitality management, and played on the school’s varsity lacrosse team.

Peter specializes in landlord and tenant representation as well as sale and investment property transactions.   Peter is diligent, well-versed and an effective negotiator. He prides himself on being able to consistently close transactions in a timely and efficient manner.  Peter strives to make sure all clients find exactly what they are looking for here in West Michigan.

Prior to joining Signature Associates, Peter worked in development and residential real estate where he gained knowledge in strip malls, industrial, build-to-suit deals as well as investment home purchases. Peter moved to Grand Rapids after graduating college in 2010, he is also recently married and enjoys spending time with family.

Cade is a member of the Sale-Leaseback Team, specializing in single-tenant net-lease transactions and private equity sponsored sale-leasebacks across North America. Cade has successfully closed over $600 million of transactions since joining the team full-time in May of 2021.

He started at Signature Associates as an intern for the Sale-Leaseback Team in the summer of 2019, and rejoined in 2020 as a part-time intern.

Cade attended the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University, where he graduated with honors. At Michigan State, Cade was a member of the Honors College, Financial Markets Institute, and President of the Alternative Investments Group.

Learn more about The Sale-Leaseback Team at www.signatureslb.com.

Jackie is the Marketing Coordinator for the Investment Division at Signature Associates. Her creative and organizational skillset has proven to be a significant benefit to the Sale-Leaseback Team’s process. Prior to joining Signature full-time, Jackie was a two-year intern with the firm where she contributed to marketing materials for lease and sale transactions of all property types. She graduated with honors from Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business and minored in graphic design both of which help her excel in delivering results for the Investment Division.

Learn more about The Sale-Leaseback Team at www.signatureslb.com.

Caitlin joins Signature Associates after previously living in Chicago for 11 years. While in Chicago, Caitlin worked as an onsite Assistant Property Manager in a high-rise condominium located in an up and coming Chicago neighborhood. She then made the transition to commercial property management and started working for a REIT, Acadia Realty Trust (AKR) as a Regional Property Manager.

During her time at Acadia she was responsible for managing high-end retail, neighborhood strip centers, suburban shopping centers, residential apartments and small niche office spaces. Her portfolio totaled over 800,000 square feet across four states. Caitlin’s approachable nature, attention to detail and strong professional drive make her an excellent property manager who cares about the property as if it were her own.

With over 40 years of experience, Scott has served in senior positions at CBRE, Trammell Crow Company and Newmark.  Having competed against Signature Associates for years, he joined the team as Vice President in 2020.  Combined with the Signature platform, Scott has a comprehensive understanding of the commercial real estate industry, including numerous business relationships across the community.  He provides highly specialized and sound strategies to his clients. He has completed transactions across the United States as well as Europe and Mexico, serving his clients wherever their requirements are located. Scott graduated from San Diego State University, with a BS degree in Business Management.  He is a past CCIM Michigan Realtor of the Year, has served as President of the Michigan Chapter of SIOR, serves on the Federal Reserve Bank Michigan Roundtable representing the commercial real estate industry and serves as a board member on the Economic Development Commission for the City of Farmington Hills.  He was the founding chairman of the Detroit Area Commercial Board of Realtors, that merged with several other boards to create what is today the Commercial Board of Realtors, State of Michigan.  Today he focuses his time on investment sales, corporate clients, land sales and general brokerage work.

Scott has completed some of the area’s premier property sales and leases, including the SIOR Largest Investment Transaction for Michigan in 2016 and the Largest Office Lease in 2017.  His experience includes properties of all types, medical office buildings and senior housing sales.

Jeff is a Vice President at Signature Associates and brings 36+ years of commercial real estate knowledge and expertise to the company. With a focus on the western Oakland and Wayne County markets, he specializes in industrial acquisitions, dispositions, build-to-suits, and the development of business and industrial parks.

Previously, Jeff worked at Cushman Wakefield for 19 years, where he was recognized as the Top Producing Industrial Broker in 2002, 2003, & 2004 and earned the Service Excellence Award for the Midwest in 2002 & 2005. Prior to joining Signature Associates, Jeff was a Managing Director at Grubb & Ellis, now Newmark for 14 years, where he earned the Top Producing Industrial Broker for 2009.

Zack joined Signature Associates in 2019 with a focus on the industrial commercial real estate market and is being mentored by some of the most successful brokers in the Toledo area. Zack grew up in the logistics field as his family owned a truck parts company. He has also attended numerous International Truck Part Association meetings and is well versed in the automotive industry.

Born and raised in the Midwest, Zack attended Northview High School and went to Chicago for college, where he then decided to return to Toledo and pursue real estate. He has a passion and drive to help grow Midwestern businesses in the area through representing landlords, tenants, owners and buyers in finding the best solutions for their companies. Zack’s friendly and willing demeanor makes him a great asset to the team and his clients.

Christopher specializes in industrial real estate with a focus on the I-696/I-96 West Corridor market. He began his real estate career with Signature Associates in 2020 and is teamed up with some of the most successful brokers in the industry. Christopher is passionate about commercial real estate and is excited to partner with clients to help them achieve their goals.

Christopher was introduced to the industry while working as a superintendent for his father’s company, D’Angelo Construction Corp. He was responsible for communicating plans and deadlines to the subcontractors and implementing real-time solutions. Previously, Christopher also worked for Penske Truck Leasing, managing a fleet of vehicles and fulfilling clients’ transportation needs.

With a passion for the city of Detroit, Joe has established himself as a prominent figure in the Detroit real estate market. Whether the deals are substantial or more modest in size, Joe approaches each one with the same unwavering commitment to success. His fearless determination and tireless work ethic sets him apart from the competition and bolsters Signature Associates’ presence in the Detroit market. Joe’s dedication, devotion, and readiness to go the extra mile serve as his pillars of excellence.

Prior to joining Signature Associates, Joe spent three years in residential real estate, where he was able to foster close relationships with individuals in the Detroit area. It was during this time that he undertook the responsibility of overseeing and managing a diverse portfolio of roughly 300 properties across downtown Detroit.

Dan specializes in office brokerage throughout the Detroit area, representing owners, buyers, landlords, and tenants. He began his commercial real estate career with Signature Associates in 2019 and is being mentored by some of the most successful brokers in Michigan commercial real estate.

Prior to joining Signature Dan spent 15 years in the marketing and advertising sector, working exclusively with accounts such as Ford Motor Company, Mead Johnson, Citigroup, American Airlines, Kimberly-Clark, and Art Van. His success in advertising was built on asking the right questions about a client’s business and using that information to formulate strategic recommendations to solve complex problems, a skill set he employs with every real estate client.

Alex specializes in industrial real estate with a focus on the South Corridor and Airport Industrial market. He began his real estate career with Signature Associates in 2018 as a Marketing & Research Intern and upon graduating from Oakland University in 2019, was promoted to the Industrial Brokerage team where he is being mentored by some of the most successful brokers in the industry,

As a member of the Marketing & Research team, Alex had many responsibilities that assisted in his knowledge and understanding of commercial real estate and the Metro Detroit market.

Janice is a Property Management Accounting team member with over 20 years of experience in property management, including corporate accounting, property development, commercial real estate, and multi-family tenant accounting.  Her experience with residential/corporate insurance programs, as a legal assistant, and as an office manager in other industries makes Janice a valuable asset to the Signature team.

Chris began working for Signature Associates in 2016 and works as a Property Accountant for our Property Management team. Within this role, he handles receivables and expenses while also communicating with tenants, owners, and Property Management. He is responsible for preparing monthly operating reports to owners as well as annual CAM reconciliation to tenants and assists in the preparation of annual budgets and the sale of owner properties. Chris also performs monthly property close-outs, including journal entries and bank reconciliation, and more.

Chris has over three years of accounting experience. Previously, he worked as an intern for South Redford School District for six months where he handled accounts payable and various other projects before moving to Hantz Group where he was a staff accountant. While there, he was responsible for the full accounting cycle, processing reimbursements, cash flow reporting, and software training in LegacySoft for coworkers and clients. Chris brings a strong work ethic and skill set to the Signature team.

Rob Tipple is a building engineer who brings more than 20 years of commercial building maintenance experience to the team and provides construction and maintenance services for Signature’s extensive property management portfolio which totals over 8 million square feet. He is responsible for general building up keep and repair as well as finding highly qualified vendors to help with all property management needs. Rob is committed to providing world-class assistance to every client, no matter the service.

Prior to joining Signature, Rob spent 7 years with Broder & Sachse Real Estate as the lead maintenance tech, project manager, and estimator. He also has experience with commercial roofing, architectural sheet metal fabrication & installation, and commercial & residential HVAC fabrication & installation.

Karin began working at Signature Associates in 2004 and has since become an integral part of the marketing department. Within her position, Karin is responsible for the layout, design, and production of a wide range of design projects for brokers and clients. Her primary focus is on content creation, creative strategy, and design consultancy to develop innovative creative campaigns that drive business. Karin works with the marketing and brokerage teams to define project requirements and offer creative marketing solutions through property websites, brochures, corporate branding, e-marketing, and more.

Karin’s previous experience as part of the Documents & Graphics Service Team at Deloitte, Media Archivist at General Motors, and graphic designer at Meadowbrook Insurance Group helped fuel her passion for maintaining high standards for concept and design. She approaches every project with a thirst to investigate, innovate, and develop trends in marketing with an emphasis on web and e-marketing.

As founding broker and Director of the Retail Division, as well as a Vice President and Principal of Signature Associates, Bruce specializes in representing retailers, landlords, developers, and investors in the sale and leasing of freestanding properties, strip centers, land, investment and development opportunities.  He combines his extensive industry knowledge, relationships, earnest work ethic, and ultimate drive to succeed with Signature Associates’ many resources, always striving to provide clients with precisely what they need.

Joy began working at Signature Associates in 2017 and has since become an integral part of the marketing department. Within her position, Joy is responsible for the layout, design, and production of a wide range of design projects for brokers and clients. Her primary focus is on content creation, creative strategy, and design consultancy to develop innovative creative campaigns that drive business. Joy works with the marketing and brokerage teams to define project requirements and offer creative marketing solutions through brochures, corporate branding, corporate materials, and more.

Joy’s previous experience as part of the Quicken Loans technology and marketing teams fueled her passion for maintaining high standards for concept and design. Joy employs professionalism and superior communication skills to meet all of the client and company’s needs.

As the Market Research Analyst, Christina is responsible for entering all new listings into Signature’s in-house property database while continuously maintaining each broker’s listings to ensure accuracy.  She is also responsible for managing and updating our in-house database with competitor listings and comparables while keeping our information databases current. Frequently she assists brokers with traffic counts, demographics, property/availability searches, researching building owner information, and on occasionally assists external appraisers. Christina also compiles Signature’s quarterly reports and market statistics for both industrial and office property types.

Christina got started in research working for Ducker Worldwide beginning in 1996 conducting business to business market analyses. She then spent 3 years as a Market Researcher for Cushman & Wakefield before joining the Signature team in 2006. Christina’s attention to detail and strong work ethic make her a crucial member of the Signature Marketing Department.

As a Marketing Specialist, Kim is responsible for creating floor plans and site plans for both property listings and pitch materials. This includes preparing graphic elements needed for site selection packages for Signature’s exclusive retail clients. She also takes care of any photo editing needs our marketing materials may require.

Kim recommends and implements strategies to achieve marketing goals for all product lines and services and in addition also assists with any events we hold for clients or brokers. As a part of the Signature team for over 19 years, Kim is knowledgeable, hard-working, and accommodating, willing to assists wherever help is needed.

Kari has more than 17 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry.  Work ethic, knowledge and professionalism enable Kari to bring a wide array of skills to her position.  As the Marketing Manager for the West Michigan offices, Kari is responsible for coordinating marketing efforts with Signature’s Marketing Director, overseeing the distribution of marketing materials and enforcing the company’s marketing standards.

Tricia is responsible for researching and collecting market information regarding the commercial real estate market. She also continuously updates the 30+ competitor industrial market comparing their information with our in-house industrial database. Tricia’s primary focus is the industrial market where she receives daily updates from CoStar as well as daily competitor emails to help better her research.

In addition to these responsibilities Tricia handles our marketing materials inventory and our personalized company items (i.e., clothing, hats, duffels); as well as providing relief for our receptionist. Every day she also provides help to all departments concerning various administrative and research needs. In the nine years she has been working at Signature. Tricia has demonstrated a strong work ethic, a willing attitude, and a great team spirit.

As Marketing/Research Director, Kelly develops and oversees corporate branding and systems across multi-platform marketing services including overall design and messaging, online marketing, advertising, events, and corporate communications. Additionally, Kelly is involved in business development efforts, pulling together presentations and strategies to promote the firm’s services and capabilities.  Drawing from over 20 years of commercial real estate experience, she also provides collaborative assistance toward various new initiatives to serve the growing needs of Signature Associates.

Kelly also manages the Market Research Department which is responsible for data collection, statistical analysis, and the reporting of product inventory and trends for the Southeast Michigan Real Estate marketplace, resulting in Signature Associates’ pride in maintaining what we believe to be the most accurate database in the State of Michigan.

Chris specializes in industrial real estate with a focus on the Western suburbs, concentrating on those along the I-275 corridor. He joined the team in January 2018 and is being mentored by some of the most successful brokers in the industry. Previously, Chris interned for Signature Associates in 2017 and Bedrock in Detroit as a part of their Leasing & Development team in 2015-2016.

Julie has over 25 years of commercial property management experience where she has focused on industrial, office and retail product types.  She began her career as an administrative assistant and has since grown into her current role as Senior Property Manager.  She has held various positions within the property management field which gives her extensive knowledge and allows her to effectively oversee a variety of situations.  In a previous role, Julie supervised a property management department for a company which had properties in several states.  She currently manages approximately one million square feet and focuses on property management as well as assisting owners on leasing their properties.

Marvin is a Principal of Signature Associates that focuses on the Retail Division, specializing in tenant and landlord representation, properties, national and local retailers, developers, and investors throughout the state of Michigan. He brings over 25 years of experience working in the retail industry to his position.

Marvin is energetic, passionate, knowledgeable, and professional, always striving to find the best deal for his clients.  He is skilled in customer service, sales, business development, marketing strategy, sales management, and he epitomizes honesty, integrity, and hard work in every facet of his life.  Marvin’s clients’ needs and concerns are his number one priority, and he always works for their best interest.

Felecia is an Account Executive who administers the strategy and management for a 20 million square foot portfolio for the City of Detroit.  She is a real estate and finance professional, with management experience and a hands-on understanding of risk and return.  She is well-versed in underwriting, due diligence and closings from the buy, sell and financing perspectives, as well as implementing measurable value add strategies.  She is also proficient in Argus and ProCalc.

Prior to joining Signature Associates, Felecia was President & Managing Broker of a real estate advisory firm in Detroit.  In that capacity, she provided real estate investment and consulting services for a variety of clients, including analysis and reporting for investment decisions in excess of $100 million.  She also provided property management services for approximately 500,000 square feet of suburban office and industrial real estate.

Catherine is responsible for managing industrial, retail, warehouse, hi-tech, and residential properties in the southeastern Michigan market. Currently her portfolio consists of managing approximately 200,000 square feet of industrial/commercial property, 60,000 square feet of retail property, 600,000 square feet of office/mixed use and two condominium associations.  Catherine has been a valued Signature team member for a decade, first joining the team as an Assistant Property Manager. Prior to joining Signature, she spent seven years working in commercial real estate and held positions in both property management and marketing.

John is a Senior Vice President of Signature Associates and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the company.  He is experienced in developing, acquiring, building and managing industrial, office, retail, multi-family and mixed-use properties, including financing, constructing, leasing, managing and otherwise.

Prior to joining Signature Associates, John was President/COO of Broder & Sachse Real Estate Services.  In that role, John was responsible for the entire operation of the firm’s real estate services business, including commercial and multi-family property management, oversight of the firm’s financial management, and the firm’s property maintenance departments.

John received a law degree from Emory University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction in Economics from the University of Michigan. He is a designated Real Property Administrator by the Building Owners and Management Association (BOMA) International, and he is a licensed real estate broker in the States of Michigan. He is a past Chairman of the City of Detroit Planning and Development Department’s Developers Taskforce.

He has served on the Board of Directors of the Sinai Hospital of Metro Detroit’s Development Foundation and the Michigan Cancer Foundation Partners. John also served on the Board of Directors of the Jewish Apartments and Services and was an Officer and Board Member of the Benefactors of the Jewish Home and Aging Services.

Valarie is a highly motivated accountant and financial analyst with over 18 years of experience in multiple facets of real estate accounting.  Valarie is proficient in cost accounting, property accounting and financial analysis.  She is adept in many types of software including Microsoft Office, Peachtree, and Skyline. She is also a Yardi administrator who sets up and maintains the Yardi database and has a team of 6 highly qualified property accountants that handle full accounting servers for a large mixed portfolio.

Prior to joining Signature Associates, Valarie worked as an accountant for a real estate developer and trade and bartering company and furniture company.  In these roles, she was tasked with completing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for all properties as well as extensive budget and forecast creation.  She also managed an accounting team that included Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and payroll.

At Signature Associates, Griffin specializes in investment sales – primarily on single-tenant net-lease transactions and private equity sponsored sale-leaseback transactions. Griffin has successfully closed over $750 million in transaction volume since 2016 and serves as a trusted advisor to private equity firms across North America. Griffin works closely with public and private real estate investment trusts (REITs), large family offices, and other privately held real estate firms to maximize value for his clients.

As a member of Signature’s Sale-Leaseback Team, Griffin maintains a deep track record of engineering creative solutions for clients in a variety of industries. Griffin’s experience in working on complex institutional transactions has been valuable to the growth of Signature’s Investment Division, which has nearly tripled in size over the past few years.

Prior to joining Signature Associates, Griffin attended the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University where he graduated with honors.

Learn more about The Sale-Leaseback Team at www.signatureslb.com.

Bill is a Project Manager bringing vast amounts of experience and knowledge to his current position.  Prior to joining Signature Associates, Bill worked as a Property Manager for a large portfolio in Southeast Michigan.  In this role, he dealt with all day to day aspects of the commercial and residential properties including leasing, renewals, tenant improvements and floor plan alterations.

Bill also has significant construction experience serving as the Construction Manager for the ground up, build to suit for the TMP International building in Plymouth Twp., the Plymouth Tech Center, the Novi Corporate Center and the Novi Tech Center.  He also managed the renovation of the former 2-story Michigan Bell building in downtown Mt. Clemens for Internal Medicine Associates, including the installation of electronic imaging equipment.

Tim has been involved in the real estate industry since 1980, primarily working in commercial property management.  Key clients include: Toledo Mud Hens Fifth Third Field, YMCA of Greater Toledo, ProMedica Health Systems.

Prior to joining Signature, Tim owned and operated his own property management and consulting business.

Steve is the Founder and President of Signature Associates, and the main source of energy behind this successful company. Since the firm’s inception, he has expanded Signature’s market coverage by acquiring or opening offices in Detroit, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, and Holland, Michigan, as well as Toledo, Ohio. With more than 40 years of experience in all aspects of commercial real estate, Steve has established himself as a proven leader in industrial and commercial real estate.  He effectively pursues real estate transactions that benefit all parties involved including owners, landlords, tenants and buyers.

His bold, dynamic, and professional style makes Steve one of the top brokers in the Midwest and he has received many awards and honors throughout his career. Steve was inducted into the Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame in the inaugural year of the program. This prestigious honor is given to only select inductees throughout the Midwest states each year. His most recent accolades include Crain’s 50 Names to Know in Real Estate in 2016 which focused on the major contributors to commercial real estate in Metro Detroit and the 2017 Industrial Sale of the Year in Crain’s Best in Class Real Estate for selling the Michigan Motion Picture Studios building and land. He has also been included in Detroit’s 500 Most Powerful Business Leaders by DBusiness Magazine since its inception in 2018.

In the ever-changing commercial real estate market, Steve is very fleet of foot, presenting clients with a full range of real estate options not traditionally considered.  With his experience and vast market knowledge, he is able to bring local, regional, national, and international expertise to each transaction.  Often, Steve goes to great extremes to get the required information, negotiate the best deal possible, and ensure client satisfaction.

John is a founding Principal and Executive Vice President of Signature Associates.  He has completed over $4 billion in sale and lease transactions since 1978, and has extensive experience representing clients in numerous national and international assignments throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

John combines his in-depth market knowledge with practical business strategies, always striving to meet the unique needs of a broad client group.

John is a founding Principal and Director of the Office Division of Signature Associates. He is also the founding principal of Signature Advisory Services and Signature’s Law Firm Practice Group.  During his career, John has completed over $3.5 billion in commercial real estate transactions.

John has extensive consulting and transaction experience with commercial real estate assignments in local, national and international markets.  A testimonial to John’s high level of professional service is the amount of repeat and referral business he receives from his clients.

John has consistently been one of the top real estate professionals in the Midwestern U.S. during his many years in the business.  In 2014, John was inducted into the Midwest Real Estate News Commercial Hall of fame.

In addition to his exceptional negotiating skills, he has provided clients with diverse services including strategic planning, portfolio restructuring, bankruptcy related brokerage and advisory services, financial analysis, document preparation, and assistance with governmental and tax incentives.

Russ directs the financial activities for Signature Associates, leading a team of hard-driving accounting professionals. His 30 years of experience with Signature provides the basis for the team’s integrity, accuracy, attention to detail and willingness to thrive on the hard work the commercial real estate industry demands. He became Controller in 1997, and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2014.

As a founding member and Principal of Signature Associates, Paul has demonstrated his exceptional skill and ability in industrial real estate.  He has earned top salesman for Signature Associates in 1991, 1992, 1994 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010 and in 2011 he was promoted to Vice President.  Also in 2011, Paul received an award from SIOR for the second highest number of cooperative transactions between SIOR members in the nation.  In 2012, Paul was inducted into the Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame. This prestigious honor is given to only 55 inductees throughout 11 states each year.    He has brokered a myriad of both complex and common transactions, ranging from leasing and sales to obtaining large land tracts for industrial parks.  Paul has also been recognized as a 2023 Industrial Influencer by GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum. Paul spends most of his efforts working with properties in southeast Michigan, but has also handled acquisitions and dispositions for clients in locations across North America.

After 39 years in the industry, Joe has become one of the state’s top commercial real estate brokers.  He specializes in industrial and hi-tech brokerage in the I-75 corridor and is a vacant land/build-to-suit expert.  Many local business owners and municipalities utilize his expertise as a real estate consultant.  His expertise also includes sale-lease backs, investment sales and sophisticated multi-property transactions for tax-deferred exchanges.  Joe has been named Michigan Association of Realtors – Realtor of the Year and Michigan Commercial Broker of the Year.  He was also named Michigan Commercial Realtor of the Year, Local Realtor of the Year and was named the Top Salesperson for Signature’s Industrial Division.  Joe is a founding Principal of Signature Associates.

Mark joined Signature Associates in 2005 and has 30 years of management and corporate real estate experience.  Prior to joining Signature Associates, Mark served as the Managing Director of Cushman & Wakefield’s Detroit office.  As a member of the leadership team of Cushman, he served as an industry expert for the automotive sector and account leader for all Michigan based corporate accounts.  Mark managed all brokerage, asset management, market research, capital markets and client solutions activities out of the Detroit office.

Mark’s corporate real estate experience comes from more than 10 years as Vice President of Ford Motor Company’s real estate subsidiary, Ford Land.  Globally, his oversight included transaction and portfolio management of the company’s real estate holdings throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Ford Land’s portfolio of 5.5 million square feet included office, retail, industrial and hospitality properties and Mark was responsible for annual leasing activity exceeding 700,000 square feet of office and hi-tech space with aggregate lease values in excess of $50 million.

Dave has been specializing in local transactional services and corporate services/multi-market assistance since 1988.  Dave has completed acquisition and disposition assignments for corporate as well as entrepreneurial clients in Australia, China, Europe, Canada, Mexico and throughout the Americas. He has worked on North American acquisitions and depositions of land up to 940 acres and marketed Industrial and office buildings from 2,000 sf to over 1 Million sf.

Dave has been with Signature Associates for 30 years and is the Director of the Office Division.  He has extensive experience in Agency Leasing in many of the Detroit area’s premier office projects.  Dave has also led or co-managed some of the area’s premier acquisitions and dispositions.

Specializing as both a Tenant Representative and Agency Representative (Listing Agent), Dave has completed nearly 1,500 transactions over $2.5 billion in volume since 1988.

As a founding Principal of Signature Associates with over 37 years of experience, Chris is among the most respected and successful real estate brokers in the industry and has successfully closed thousands of transactions spanning all aspects of commercial real estate.

Specializing in the City of Detroit, Chris is known for his ability to negotiate difficult transactions out of impasse situations. He has extensive market knowledge across southeast Michigan and has the ability to successfully navigate the most complex needs of his clients.

“Clients and results come first.”

Gary is a Principal and one of the founding members of Signature Associates.  He specializes in industrial and hi-tech real estate, where he successfully represents owners, obtains qualified tenants, and has negotiated a myriad of both complex as well as common transactions for over 31 years.  In addition, he has working knowledge of the logistics industry through close hands-on involvement with local as well as national providers.

His extensive knowledge and dedication to client service have earned him several Salesman of the Year honors – even among the exceptionally successful Signature team.  In business since 1982, he combines past experience in the construction industry with his real estate experience to represent clients with a unique expertise and perspective.

Gary is a founding member and Principal of Signature Associates.  He brings over 38 years of experience representing tenants and owners in the leasing, sales, and build-to-suit processes, as well as the sale of land in the northern Detroit suburbs and I-75 corridor in Oakland County.  Gary has received numerous awards, including World Class Club, Dealmaker of the Year, and Top Salesman of the Year.

Peter, a Principal and founding member of Signature Associates, has worked as a Sales Associate providing comprehensive real estate services to a full range of clients.  He has a wide range of experience, from intricate lease negotiations to complex build-to-suit projects for over 29 years.  Peter earned the 2011 Top Industrial Salesperson Award for Signature Associates.  Peter was also one of the recipients of the 2013 CoStar Power Broker Award for top Industrial Leasing Brokers.

Rick is a past President of the Michigan Commercial Board of Realtors and Michigan’s Commercial Realtor of the Year for 2005.  With over 25 years in the industry, Rick specializes in industrial, hi-tech, and commercial brokerage and is a vacant land/build-to-suit expert.  Many business owners and municipalities utilize his expertise as a real estate consultant.  His expertise also includes sale-lease backs, investment sales, sophisticated multi-property transactions and tax-deferred exchanges.  His geographical area of expertise concentrates on southeastern Michigan, with current projects also taking him throughout the State of Michigan.

Rick was a Planning Commissioner for the City of Northville, a member of the Michigan Association of Planning, and a commercial committee member for the National Association of Realtors.  He is extremely knowledgeable with the history, current market conditions, and future planning strategies for the communities and businesses within his market.  Rick’s tireless work habit, high ethical standard, and professional consulting approach to commercial real estate consistently make him among the leaders in the industry.

After 40+ years of experience in the real estate industry, Cathy has compiled a diverse network of satisfied clients by combining a high level of professional service with a strong work ethic.  Currently specializing in the industrial market, past experience includes selling and leasing office, industrial and retail real estate, investment real estate sales, property management and real estate appraisals.

Cathy’s reputation among her fellow Realtors lead to her elected position as a Director and Officer for both the Commercial Alliance of Realtors (CAR), and the Commercial Board of Realtors (CBOR). She has served as Director of the MLS Exchange, Inc and served as Chairman and/or Member of the Membership, Benefits, Professional Standards and Forms Committees within CAR and/or CBOR.

Whatever your real estate needs may be, Cathy will provide the best possible results through dedicated attention to every detail of your transaction.

Germano’s areas of expertise within the Commercial Real Estate field are retail leasing and investment and business opportunity sales. His professionalism and work ethic, in addition to his strong financial background, assure his clients/customers valuable service.

Prior to joining Signature Associates, Germano was a Business Broker for five years with Diversified Business Investments in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition, he has more than 15 years of experience in corporate finance, including tenure with Owens Corning Corporation.

Grant joined the Office Division of Signature Associates in 1991 and was named a Principal in 2002.  In addition to representing local landlords, he uses the vast resources of our Advisory and Management Services team to best represent his client’s complex needs.

Recent assignments include:

• ABC Technologies – 22,000 square feet – Southfield, MI
• Alteris Group – Headquarter representation – 15,000 square feet
• American Society of Employers – Sold 18,000 square foot headquarters; represented ASE in lease of new headquarters
• Bullseye – 20,000 square feet – Southfield, MI
• BWST Law Firm – 15,000 square feet – Birmingham, MI
• Confidential Client Representation – Multiple Assets – 1.5 million square feet for $82 million
• Crowne Group – Trico – 80,000 square foot Headquarter representation
• EDMC – tenant representation – 110,000 square feet in Novi and Troy, MI
• Great Expressions – Representation – 30,000 square foot corporate headquarters
• Hall Financial – 25,000 square feet – Troy, MI
• Henry Ford Hospital Corporate Office – 275,000 square feet – Troy, MI
• Landstar – tenant representation – 35,000 square foot office lease in Southfield, MI
• Marketing Associates – tenant representation – 55,000 square foot lease in Detroit, MI
• Mortgage Concepts – buyer representation – 35,000 square feet in Southfield, MI
• Motors Liquidation Company – “Old GM” multiple assignments including representation of new leased headquarters in Birmingham, MI
• Nemak – Representation – southern states site evaluation
• syncreon – global representation – 100+ locations

Bill has been a property management professional for 27 years. He currently is the manager of a diverse property portfolio of over 550,000 square feet of medical and warehouse space.  Bill has extensive knowledge in all areas of property management, including construction, engineering, and maintenance, along with administrative and accounting expertise.  He was a chief engineer for a seven-building, 500,000 square foot campus for four years.  Bill served as a facility manager for a large real estate REIT, responsible for 70 buildings in southeastern Michigan.

Jay specializes in hi-tech, office, and industrial properties along the I-275, I-94, M-14 and US-23 corridors in Washtenaw and Western Wayne Counties. He has over 35 years of experience in commercial real estate leasing, sales, and build-to-suits in Southeastern Michigan. Jay has been a major contributor to the growth of the research and development business sector in Ann Arbor and has considerable experience as both a tenant representative broker and exclusive representative for several major developers in Washtenaw and Wayne counties.

In addition, he participated in a leadership capacity assisting numerous local, national and international companies, as well as financial institutions in the acquisition and disposition of their real estate assets.  Jay’s knowledge of the market and changing trends, when combined with work on both sides of the table, is a valuable asset to Signature Associates.  Jay has the ability to create a win-win situation in complex negotiations for both parties, which produce more closed transactions.

As a member of the Signature Associates Advisory Services Division, Jill brings more than 15 years of real estate brokerage and account management experience to the position. Prior to joining Signature Associates, Jill was an account manager for a real estate consulting firm where she completed numerous office, industrial and retail transactions.

Jill’s current responsibilities include: lease review and lease administration for clients with multiple locations, preparation of lease abstracts, and database input and tracking of expiring leases of clients and prospects.  She is also responsible for preparing market surveys, compiling property information, drafting proposals, purchase agreements, financial analysis, and research.

Tom Elhart is a West Michigan Native.  Originally from Zeeland and a Hope College graduate, Tom now resides in Grand Haven. He has been a principal of Universal Properties located in Holland for 20 plus years.   Tom is very active in the communities he serves. He has been a two time Rotary President and is a Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary’s highest award for community service.  Tom was also recently appointed to a second 6 year term as an Ottawa County Road Commission.  With his knowledge of the local market, Tom has helped many companies  sell and lease commercial, office and Industrial properties, as well as finding properties for companies on the grow throughout the country.

Keenan Fields has been exclusively involved in commercial/industrial real estate since 1987.  He spent 13 years with Zyndorf/Serchuk until its merger with Signature Associates in July of 2002.  He has handled all aspects of the disposition of commercial/industrial properties for a variety of clients and is licensed in the States of Ohio and Michigan.  Keenan’s emphasis on professionalism and cultivation of long-term relationships directly reflect Signature Associates’ dedication to exceptional service to its clients.

Keenan specializes in the sale and leasing of land, industrial and investment properties in Northwestern Ohio and Southeast Michigan.

Joe is a native of the greater Toledo, Ohio area.  He brings 22 years of experience in sales and management to Signature Associates.  Joe specializes in the sale and lease of industrial and retail property and investment sales in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.  His work ethic, diligence, and perseverance serve his clients well.

Justin is a member of Signature Associates’ Retail Division.  His primary market area consists of the Southwest suburbs of Detroit.  His ability to understand client’s goals and formulate efficient strategies to achieve them allows him to uncover unique opportunities for his real estate clients.  Prior to joining Signature, he spent six years as a Financial Advisor assisting his clients with all aspects of their finance.

Tom has over 25 years of experience in commercial property management.  That experience includes hands-on management of office, industrial, retail, and medical office assignments, as well as oversight of property managers and building staff.  In addition, Tom has worked extensively with institutionally owned assets, and receivership and OREO properties.

David is one of Signature’s Principals and specializes in the sale and leasing of hi-tech, office and industrial properties in Southeast Michigan.  He has completed over one billion dollars in sale and lease transactions since 1991.  David has vast experience in assisting local, national, and international companies with a wide variety of real estate requirements.

David utilizes his vast market knowledge and extensive experience to successfully meet the needs of his clients.

Larisa has sixteen years of experience working in multiple areas of accounting.  She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with progressive experience in public and corporate accounting.  Her ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects and deadlines make her a valuable part of Signature’s highly skilled accounting team.

Prior to joining Signature Associates, Larisa worked as a Corporate Accounting Manager at a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) in North Carolina.

Joe has over 35 years of experience with Signature Associates in the commercial real estate industry.  His hands-on approach has helped him sell or lease more than $1 billion of commercial real estate.  He specializes in eastside industrial as well as complex multi-market transactions throughout all of Metro Detroit and around the country. His attention to detail and unparalleled determination are what set him apart from the competition.

Joe’s vast knowledge with both existing product and new construction has made him a leading producer in the industry for over a quarter-century.  He has been recognized as an annual Top Producer and has been awarded a “World Class Club” designation 33 times, as well as Signature’s top industrial broker in 2004 and 2016 – 2020.  Joe was also recognized as Signature’s top overall sales broker for multiple years, the most recent being in 2023. He has also been named a CoStar Power Broker annually throughout his career.

With a history of both personal and professional accomplishments, Greg has proven himself as a natural leader driven toward excellence. He applies a stringent work ethic to every task, always striving to correctly identify client needs and exceed their expectations.

Greg specializes in representing clients in the sale, lease and development of commercial/industrial real estate on the west side of the Detroit market.  Greg began his real estate career 27 years ago with Signature Associates, and since then has been a regular in Signature’s World Class Club as well as Co-Star’s Top Industrial Brokers in Michigan.  Two of the last 4 years Greg has secured the largest industrial lease in southeast Michigan and in 2010 was the Top Industrial Broker at Signature.

Prior to joining Signature Associates, Greg was a franchise owner of Little Caesar’s Pizza, operating stores in Washington D.C.  During this time, he won the Little Caesar’s Expect to Win Award, a title given nationally to an owner who best exemplifies a winning attitude and operational excellence.  This ownership experience gave Greg great knowledge into the many issues impacting businesses, making him more attuned to his client’s unique needs.  Before becoming a franchise owner, Greg played two seasons of professional hockey in the Detroit Red Wings Organization.

Rob Keleghan started his real estate career in Chicago with Inland Real Estate while attending the University of Illinois in 2000. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in finance, he concentrated on retail, investment and multifamily sales. In 2002, Sheldon Good & Company recruited Rob to develop their new brokerage team. While at Sheldon Good, Rob sold over $14 million of investment property.

In 2004, Rob moved to Sussex & Reilly where he began to concentrate on infill development and commercial brokerage on Chicago’s north side. Over the next four years, Rob sold, financed, and developed over $40 million of property for developers and as a principal. In 2007, Rob was named one of the Top 40 under 40 by Metro Chicago Real Estate Magazine and was also awarded the “Good Neighbor Award” from the Chicago Association of Realtors. From 2008-2014, Rob concentrated on construction with Key General Contracting and TSI.

Rob started with Signature Associates in 2015 and quickly established a reputation as a top office and industrial broker in Toledo and southeast Michigan, having sold/leased over $50 million since 2015. Rob and his wife live in Toledo and reside in Old Orchard. Rob is licensed in Michigan and Ohio.

Stephen W. Serchuk, was co-founder of Zyndorf/Serchuk, Inc. and Zyndorf/Serchuk Investment Company, Ltd.  Zyndorf/Serchuk Inc. was sold in 1999.  Signature Associates is the successor brokerage company to Zyndorf/Serchuk, Inc.  Steve has more than 44 years of commercial real estate experience. He has represented many large retailers including Walmart, Home Depot and Gordon Food Service. He also specializes in the sale of investment properties.

Prior to entering the real estate business, Steve was a city planner with the Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commission for five years.

Robert P. Mack, CCIM, SIOR, specializes in the sale and lease of industrial and office property in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.  He consistently completes approximately 100 assignments each year.

Bob began his career in 1988 with Zyndorf/Serchuk, which evolved to Signature Associates-Toledo, whereupon he was a founding principal and is the leading producer.

Megan Malczewski provides commercial real estate solutions to clients ranging from regional/national corporations to entrepreneurial ventures, as well as governmental/institutional agencies.  She offers fresh, innovative marketing solutions, tireless enthusiasm and motivation to achieve her client’s objectives and goals.

Megan specializes in assisting her clients with all of their commercial real estate needs with a core focus on office and industrial sales and leasing throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.  Her experience in the industry started while completing her degree in Business at Bowling Green State University when she interned with Signature’s predecessor firm Zyndorf/Serchuk and has over 20 years of experience in the commercial brokerage industry.

Year after year, Megan closes over 80 sale and lease transactions.  She has an extensive database of completed sale/lease data providing expertise in price recommendations and negotiation intelligence.  Her unparalleled knowledge of the market inventory uniquely qualifies her to help her clients with their property requirements.

Attention to detail is critical and when she is tasked with an assignment to sell or lease an asset, Megan assembles a complete, state of the art detailed property information package explaining the property facts and selling features.  Her marketing plan includes targeting specific audiences, effectively disseminating detailed property information, appealing qualified prospects and closing the deal.

Whether helping clients evaluate decisions to right size, expand, relocate, sell and lease or sell-lease back property Megan listens to her client’s needs and implements solutions to produce optimal results. She is organized and goal driven helping clients keep on task by summarizing a clear, time sensitive critical schedule of due diligence dates and expectations and explains the process to close the transaction.

Learn more about Megan and how she can deliver on your real estate needs at www.meganmalczewski.com.

Ken Marciniak has licensed since 1973.  He began his real estate career as a residential sales associate where he remained until 1986 when he joined Zyndorf/Serchuk (Signature Associates as of July 2002).  Ken specializes in industrial sales and leasing.

Jim’s experience in the manufacturing arena – automotive, steel and aerospace, coupled with his knowledge of the market and well developed people skills, makes him a valuable asset to both Signature and our industrial clients.  Jim has a tireless work ethic and has an innate ability to find opportunities and open doors.

Caroline has 25 years of commercial real estate experience and brings a fresh perspective to the Signature team.  After a successful career as a tenant and landlord representative in Suburban Detroit, she joined Signature’s West Michigan Team in 2010, further enhancing its strong market presence.  Caroline’s ability to connect the dots to make creative matches, combined with strong negotiating skills, make her an outstanding advocate for her clients.  Her work ethic, tenacity, and enthusiasm are long recognized in the brokerage community.

Kris has more than 20 years of experience successfully representing all aspects of commercial real estate transactions for owners, landlords, tenants and buyers.  His focus is primarily industrial, land, and hi-tech transactions in Oakland and Macomb County, however he brokers transactions internationally to service his client’s ever-changing needs of expanding into global markets.  He stays well informed of rapidly changing industry developments and provides unique solutions in a wide range of real estate disciplines involving negotiations that benefit everyone in the deal to create win-win scenarios in each transaction.  Kris’ persistence, strong work ethic, multi-market and industry knowledge, attention to detail, and community involvement are traits behind his ability to service all of his clients’ needs forming unparalleled long-term bonds with each client he comes in contact with to ensure client satisfaction.  This unique ability to problem solve, successfully negotiate real estate transactions and define needs of singular situations that benefit all parties is the driving force behind his success in the industry.

Kris has held the prestigious World Class Club Award every year since 2006; has been the recipient of multiple CoStar Power Broker Awards, has been CoStar’s #1 transactional broker for the State of Michigan for 2010, 2011 (#2), 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (#2) and in 2021; Signature Associates’ Most Improved Broker for 2011; recipient of Personal Best Award in 2015; Career Best Award 2021 and voted to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson’s Elite 40 under 40 Class.

Joe Rizqallah is the Vice President and Principal for Signature Associates in West Michigan. A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Joe has over 15 years of experience selling and leasing retail properties, retail land and mixed-use developments. Joe is most valued at providing clients with effective, detailed results and communication that is unmatched. Joe also provides analytical summaries/projections for developers and investors to make sound real estate decisions and helps create business plans/models for business growth.

Joe covers west and northern Michigan but specifically M-44 (East Beltline), M-11 (28th Street), M-37 (Alpine Avenue), Eastown/Uptown Corridors and downtown Grand Rapids. While at Signature Associates, Joe has consistently been recognized as West Michigan’s Top Sales Performer and has also won CoStar’s Power Broker Award eight years in a row.

When he is not working, Joe loves to spend time with his loving wife, three beautiful children and attending his local church.

Susan is a Project Manager with over ten years of construction, renovation and facilities management experience and has proven leadership of cross-functional and skilled trade teams through retail, commercial and industrial environments. She is experienced at all levels of the development process including design, planning and execution. Her strengths in accounting, database management and administrative processes support her ability to build effective project teams, establish and monitor budgets and schedules, and drive results to deliver projects on time and under budget.

Success has been achieved through excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey concepts to a diverse group of stakeholders, while demonstrating critical thinking skills for making effective business decisions in a professional and timely manner.

Paul is a member of Signature Associates’ Industrial Division. He specializes in the Macomb County market.  Paul has more than 24 years of experience in all types of real estate services.  Paul was responsible for the build-out of a retail chain of 36 stores located in regional/super-regional shopping centers throughout the Midwest, and managed a 25-acre family entertainment facility.

Paul managed a portfolio of more than 500,000 square feet of office, retail and light industrial properties prior to becoming a sales associate.

For over 30 years, Chris has earned a position as one of the top professionals in the commercial real estate industry, completing assignments totaling hundreds of millions of dollars in value.  He has represented firms in financial services, real estate development and investment, healthcare, software, manufacturing, engineering and legal services.  Chris has been retained for transaction services in numerous markets, portfolio assessment and strategic planning, corporate account services and troubled/distressed asset disposition.  On multiple occasions, Chris has been named a Top Producer at Signature Associates and received the CoStar Power Broker Award.  Using his extensive market knowledge and experience, Chris efficiently delivers solutions for clients, fostering long-term relationships.

Jason Sheppard joined Signature Associates in 2009.  Jason’s previous experience as a Project Manager for a commercial/residential real estate developer has given him experience with development projects from start to finish.  He specializes in the sale and lease of land, investment and industrial property in both southeast Michigan and northwest Ohio.

Michael’s commercial/industrial and investment real estate experience encompasses hundreds of retail, office, industrial, and investment transactions. As an owner/developer, he has assembled and rezoned land, as well as planned and executed commercial, entertainment, and residential developments.  He has also financed, constructed, leased, and operated a shopping center, office buildings, restaurants, and a single-family residential community.  Michael has acquired, owned, and operated multi-family residential projects, office buildings, and development property and he also secured tens of millions of dollars in mortgages, construction loans, letters of credit, revolving lines of credit and standby loans for his own projects as well as providing consulting services to clients. Michael has developed a unique practice sub-specialty in all aspects of movie theatre development, and related brokerage services.

Michael’s wealth of practical experience in all phases of real estate ownership and development is a valuable added dimension to the brokerage process.

Jason specializes in office and medical brokerage along the I-275 Corridor in Oakland and Wayne counties representing owners, buyers, landlords, and tenants. With degrees in Finance and Management from the University of Michigan and previous industry experience in finance and business planning, Jason seeks to advise clients based on their current needs and long-term strategic objectives.

Experienced in working with clients of every size and across industries, Jason works diligently to develop commercial real estate solutions that maximize outcomes and exceed his clients’ expectations. As a life-long resident of the Metro Detroit area, Jason is passionate about supporting local business development and creating shared value for corporations and the community.

Luke specializes in investment sale transactions with a primary focus on single-tenant net-lease and sale-leaseback transactions nationally. Luke founded The Sale-Leaseback Team in 2015 and has been responsible for over $800 million of transactions in that span.

In 2016, Griffin Pitcher was recruited to the platform, and since then the two have become the #1 investment professionals companywide. The team gained significant traction in 2018 as they provided sale-leaseback analyses for 24 private equity firms on the front end of 74 M&A transactions. This led to the team capturing a significant market share of the private equity-sponsored sale-leasebacks transacted nationally.

Luke graduated from Marquette University, where he majored in finance and real estate, and played defense on the school’s first-ever Division 1 lacrosse team. Today, Luke coaches his high school alma mater (Brother Rice) and in five years has placed 13 student-athletes to play at the NCAA Division 1 level.

Learn more about The Sale-Leaseback Team at www.signatureslb.com.

Check out Luke’s guest appearance on TCN Worldwide’s podcast series here.

For over 30 years, Jack has served as an industrial real estate specialist in the sale and leasing of buildings located in the Western suburbs of Detroit.  His track record of successfully meeting the needs of the owners and users that he represents is evident by consistently satisfying the requirements of one of Signature Associates’ Top Sales Designations since 1993.

Prior to his real estate career, Jack served in several Engineering Management positions at Ford Motor Company associated with Powertrain Operations and its Safety Engineering Staff.  While at Ford, he was responsible for the successful launch of the 3.0L engine in Mazda’s Probe vehicles and the advance design of the 2.2L Ford Focus engine.  This assignment, which involved spending time in Japan, England, and Germany, provided insight on worldwide manufacturing and warehousing operations and enhanced his effectiveness in matching real estate opportunities with customer needs.

Jeffrey has a diverse background in real estate, law, and corporate business.  He began his career practicing law with an emphasis on real estate and managed a company with over 300 employees.  A passion for real estate developed and he turned this focus into a commitment to assist his clients with all aspects of commercial real estate brokerage.  Regularly working with landlords, tenants, buyers and sellers in the office and medical markets, Jeffrey specializes in leasing, sales, site location, development and management of real estate projects.

Jeffrey is recognized for his work ethic, integrity and commitment to his clients, as well as his unrelenting drive to obtain the best market research and information for his clients.  As a skillful negotiator, he has provided significant value to his clients while assisting both large institutional clients and smaller tenants with a professionalism and understanding of the requirement, making difficult requirements appear simple.

Peter specializes in tenant representation as well as owner sales and leasing.  His focus is on land, retail and office properties on the east side of Metro Detroit. In Peter’s time at Signature, he has assisted in over $50 million in real estate transactions.

Prior to joining the Signature Team, Peter worked in the consulting industry in Detroit. Peter is also a four-time Olympic Medalist, representing the United States in three consecutive Olympics, winning two gold and two bronze medals. He was also a co-captain of the 2012 USA Men’s Olympic Swim Team.

With over 26 years of experience, Brad specializes in representing owners, investors, developers, and users in the leasing, selling, purchasing, and development of commercial real estate.  As a former director of real estate for a worldwide tier-one automotive supplier and practicing attorney he has firsthand experience with all aspects of real property transactions. This unique background enables Brad to effectively guide his clients to make sound commercial real estate decisions.

In 2017, Brad was responsible for leasing over 3 million square feet of industrial real estate acknowledged in Crain’s Best in Class: Real Estate Industrial Leases of the Year. To date, Brad has brokered over 879 transactions, totaling $1 billion in value.

Ben is a member of our Industrial and Land Division and specializes in Sales, Leasing, Build-to-Suits, and Tenant/Buyer Representation.  With his rigorous work ethic, Ben has successfully consummated transactions ranging anywhere from a $32 million 180,000 SF hi-tech build-to-suit down to a 3,000 SF lease that was critical for his client’s success.  Regardless of the size and nature of his client’s requirements and expectations, Ben has proven he is driven to meet and exceed them time and time again.

Previous to his tenure at Signature Associates, Ben worked as a contracts manager and estimator for the nation’s largest automotive/industrial construction firm based right here out of Detroit, MI.  With this strong background in industrial construction, Ben brings a unique approach and thorough understanding of real estate development.  He can successfully navigate the complete process of identifying and procuring a piece of vacant land, drafting preliminary construction specifications, generating complete proposals and letters of intent, and closing with qualified tenants and buyers.

Mark Zyndorf was co-founder of Zyndorf/Serchuk, Inc. which merged with Signature Associates in 2002.  Mark is recognized in Northwest Ohio as an industry expert and has experience in the real estate market. In addition, he is the Managing Member of Zyndorf/Serchuk Investment Company Ltd., which has become very aggressive in commercial development.

Mark is nationally recognized as a Retail Specialist and was nominated for the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Sam has worked on a wide range of transactions from assemblages for Fifth Third Field and St. Anne Mercy Hospital to recent transactions including site acquisition for the new Mercy Health Systems’ Sylvania and Perrysburg Emergency Centers along with the relocation of the law firm of Spengler Nathanson, PLL.  Providing a variety of consulting services, specializing in Real Estate Valuations / Board of Revision Complaints.  As Senior Vice President, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Toledo office.