SRS Real Estate Partners hired Jon Cowen as senior vice president in the Phoenix office. A well-known name in the Arizona market, Cowen brings a wealth of experience and relationships to SRS. He will focus on representing local and national retailers, shopping center leasing and development and investment sales.
Cowen has more than 24 years of experience in commercial real estate. His career boasts involvement in more than 500 transactions with a value in excess of $1B. He has worked with many high-profile clients such as Kimco Realty, Vestar Development Co., Sears Great Indoors, Skechers, Bank of America, CVS/Pharmacy, McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Staples. Cowen has represented many national retailer’s roll-outs and expansions in the Arizona marketplace such as Café Rio and The Keg Steakhouse and Bar.
Previously, Cowen worked with the Retail Advisory Group at Cushman & Wakefield after his own real estate firm, Cowen Commercial, LLC, was acquired by the company. While at Cushman & Wakefield, he was recognized as the company’s top retail producer for 2011 and 2012.
“Jon is going to be a great addition to the Phoenix office,” said Ed Beeh, executive vice president and market leader for the Phoenix office. “He has made a name for himself in the area and has a wealth of experience. We are very lucky to have him on our team.”
Cowen attended the University of Arizona and is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.