Anna Barnes

A former professional ballerina, Anna Barnes brings a unique blend of dedication, drive, and determination to the commercial real estate sector. Her background has instilled an unparalleled work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate high-pressure environments. Anna is committed to providing exceptional results for real estate owners, leveraging her discipline and unique approach to execute at a high level.

Prior to commercial real estate, Anna performed with professional ballet companies such as City Ballet of San Diego, Los Angeles Ballet, and Nashville Ballet. She trained at Boston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, the Chautauqua Institution in New York, among other prestigious institutions. Additionally, Anna earned a dual degree from Indiana University from both the Jacobs School of Music for Ballet and the Kelley School of Business. 

Currently at CBRE, Anna specializes in institutional landlord representation, covering 3.5 million square feet across Downtown San Diego, Mission Valley, UTC, and Liberty Station. She partners with Tyler Jemmett, Ellycia Walker, Chuck Reiter, and Mike Hoeck in the UTC San Diego office.

Education

• Indiana University, Bachelor of Science; Business, Kelley School of Business
• Indiana University, Bachelor of Arts; Ballet, Jacobs School of Music

Awards

• CBRE Rising Star Award, 2025
• RISE Award Winner, 2025 (July)

Significant Transactions

• MetLife
  655 W Broadway
  Lease
  128,865 SF
• CommonWealth
  1455 Frazee Rd. & 1615 Murray Canyon Rd.
  Lease
  81,982 SF
• Western Alliance
  600 B St.
  Lease
  44,544 SF
• MetLife
  655 W Broadway
  Lease
  34,713 SF

Clients Represented

• MetLife
• DivcoWest
• Western Alliance
• Hines
• Kilroy Realty
• CommonWealth Partners
• San Diego Padres