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Chicago & Midwest  + Midwest  + Office  |  February 26, 2024
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

Cawley Commercial Real Estate Expands into Michigan

Cawley Commercial Real Estate has expanded its footprint in the Midwest by opening an office in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The new venture, Commerce CRE (a Cawley Company), will be led by Frank Melchert, SIOR, Managing Broker and Principal of Cawley. The firm’s growing network of offices includes locations in Chicago, Oakbrook Terrace, and the new location in Grand Rapids.

“The opening of Commerce CRE aligns with our overarching vision to establish a stronger foothold in key regions as we continue to deliver unparalleled commercial real estate solutions to our clients,” said Zach Pruitt, CEO & Principal of Cawley CRE. “Frank has the work ethic and market expertise required to drive growth in Grand Rapids and surrounding submarkets.” 

Melchert is an active member of the Society of Industrial & Office Realtors (SIOR) and industry associations, including the Commercial Alliance of Realtors West Michigan and the Association of Industrial Real Estate Brokers. In addition to Pruitt and Melchert, Cawley CRE principals include Anthony Marino, President of Cawley Metro Property Management, as well as Joshua Hearne, SIOR, Andrew Maletich, SIOR, Rawly Lantz, SIOR, and David Conroy.

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
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