CBRE Group, Inc. today announced that Geoffrey Harris has joined the firm’s Capital Markets’ Debt and Structured Finance team as Senior Vice President. Harris is a financial services professional with more than 15 years of mortgage banking experience. Based in Phoenix, Harris will play a key role in originating net-leased transactions for the firm nationally, in the multi and single-tenant, office, retail and industrial properties space.
“I am thrilled to welcome Geoff to the team. He is a wonderful complement to our team of best-in-class debt and structured finance professionals,” said Bruce Francis, vice chairman, Debt and Structured Finance, CBRE. “His experience and skill set will expand CBRE’s reach and strengthen our capabilities to serve the diverse needs of our investment clients across the country.”
Harris joins CBRE from Meridian Capital where he was managing director. He previously served as vice president of Capital Markets at Marcus & Millichap, where he was a top performer and was ranked as a “Top Five Broker” nationally from 2007 through 2011, and a “Top Loan Originator” for three consecutive years. Additionally, he was the recipient of Marcus & Millichap’s National Achievement Award for five consecutive years. Over the course of his career, Harris has closed more than 2,000 loans in excess of $3 billion.
“Geoff’s years of experience coupled with his deep market knowledge make him an excellent addition to our team. In addition, he is one of the most respected finance professionals in the Phoenix commercial real estate market,” said Craig Henig, senior managing director, CBRE. “In our business things like integrity, trust and confidence define the line between success and failure. Geoff is the epitome of these qualities and we are fortunate to be able to call him one of our own going forward.”
Harris holds a B.S. in business management from Southwest Texas State University. Outside of CBRE, he is actively involved in the community donating to and volunteering with numerous organizations including Boys Hope Girls Hope Arizona, Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix, Brokers for Kids of Arizona, American Liver Foundation and Arizona March of Dimes, among many others. He is also very dedicated to raising funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis.
