Chicago-based commercial real estate brokerage firm Greenstone Partners said Monday that Clarence Marsh was promoted to COO from director of transactions & operations. Alongside the firm’s partners, Marsh will spearhead programmatic talent development, financial planning and analysis, recruitment, and other strategic growth initiatives.

Marsh joined Greenstone in 2019 as an investment sales analyst, underwriting CRE assets that translated to more than $300 million of closed transaction value for the firm’s principal brokers. In his most recent director role, he has enhanced daily business operations and the investment sales teams’ transaction process and retooled the business’ talent development, vendor management and technology strategies.

“Since establishing Greenstone Partners in 2013, this is our first time having a COO,” said Danny Spitz, CEO and managing partner. “With our continued growth, it is crucial to fill this role, and we are thrilled to be able to fill the position from within. I look forward to the strategic expertise, analytical rigor, and growth ambitions that Clarence brings to this new role.”

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