Jim joined NAI Maestas & Ward in June 2011 as a land, industrial and investment advisor with an extensive background in commercial real estate. He is also an active investor and business owner. Jim has led both small and large corporations and has managed budgets in excess of $100 million. Jim has a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of New Mexico's Anderson Schools of Management.
Prior to joining NAI Maestas & Ward, Jim was at Grubb & Ellis for 5 years and continues to specialize in industrial and investment brokerage activity. He has also had a career in engineering and engineering management in production with large multinational corporations. At NAI Maestas & Ward, Jim focuses on warehouse leasing and sales as well as corporate site search and selection. Jim has represented large multi-tenant industrial parks and currently also represents a large selection of land development opportunities. Jim assists clients in meeting their financial objectives by understanding their goals and working to maximize their return on investment as they manage their portfolios. One of his key strengths is his ability to analyze complex transactions to best meet his client's needs. Jim has also had success working with various not-for-profit organizations on solutions for their real estate needs.