Barb Johnson, Ed.D., CCIM, SIOR

"PolarityTE hired Barb Johnson and the CBRE team to review our company’s current locations and provide recommendations that would align our business goals with our real estate requirements. Throughout the process, Barb listened carefully to our executives' goals and strategies; she identified opportunities to relocate our corporate headquarters while negotiating favorable terms with the current landlord. In fact, due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, we adjusted our strategy to select an alternative solution Barb’s team had suggested—we consolidated our corporate headquarters location into the central manufacturing facility. Barb’s ability to listen and adapt in response to our needs and the changing environment was highly valued and commendable. Barb Johnson is a team player, a good collaborator, and works for the client's benefit. PolarityTE will continue to utilize Barb's services as we address our continuing real estate needs. I strongly endorse Barb and her team at CBRE for commercial real estate services"

“We appreciated Jenna’s help in designing our office space. She first interviewed us thoroughly to determine the type of look we wanted. Then, within that framework, she was able to offer suggestions of new and different furnishings that fit our corporate personality. The construction and installation was smooth due to her work with the general contractor and their subcontractors. The full process was much easier than expected.”

"We are extremely impressed with Barbara's work ethic and her desire to achieve excellence. Barbara was a key player in obtaining and negotiating a successful leasing contract for Children's Service Society. She is decisive and professional in handling the challenges that are encountered with this process. We have the upmost confidence in Barbara and feel she always represented the best interests of Children's Service Society with integrity."

"Three weeks into the process of negotiations and space plan reviews, the building manager received a request from an existing tenant to take two more floors in the building and the LOI was withdrawn. In response, Barb was able to quickly get up to speed on one of the other options we had previously considered. We began negotiations and quickly arrived at favorable terms. Once the lease was signed, the next task was to engage architects, construction companies and space designers for furniture. Barb provided excellent recommendations for all three options. Ultimately, we were able to move in on time with a very short turnaround window and within budget. We now have a beautiful new space in a fantastic location that our employees are proud of and which also serves as an excellent recruiting tool. I recommend Barb to anyone. Her knowledge, professionalism, patience and experience are second to none."

"It is with great pleasure that I recommend Barb Johnson from CBRE for your corporate real estate needs in the Greater Salt Lake City, UT market. The Lasik Vision Institute (LVI) required a Class “A” office presence rather than occupancy in a retail strip center. This former location provided great signage but caused us to occupy too much space for the current model floor plan LVI was currently employing. LVI required an efficient first floor space in a nicely appointed office building. Additional considerations included high visibility from a well travelled street with building signage Barb identified several locations meeting these criteria. She was then able to negotiate a favorable market rent in a newer building with all tenant improvements paid by the Landlord, rent abatement, as well as building signage. This task was not easy to achieve being a Tenant of approximately 4,000 square feet. Her ability to create a “win-win” situation between Landlord and Tenant allowed us to move into the premises on time and have a successful opening. We appreciated and benefitted from her market knowledge, skillful negotiation, and ability to work with all involved in the leasing transaction."

"The professionalism and expertise that you added to the team made my decision process much easier since I knew all the facts were on the table. At Dannon we treasure transparency, a trait that you exemplify. Your assessment of the market place was insightful and helped me to align our budget expectations with the team’s wish list for amenities. The deal that you hammered out with the Landlord exceeded my expectations, the tenant improvements secured was extremely generous and makes this project a success.Your expertise in guiding my legal team through the LOI and Lease negotiation from a local perspective helped us get over a couple of hurdles that had me very concerned.You were always available when I had questions & on top of any issue that needed to be resolved."

"I have known Barb for over twenty years, including back in Chicago before I moved here sixteen years ago. I have known Kreg for about fifteen years. I have found them both to possess qualities that are essential in representing either a tenant or a landlord; they have represented Hamilton Partners in leasing space in our buildings. The demonstration of those qualities, at a very elevated level, of real estate representation include: Complete integrity, superior communication, provide valuable advice that encourages sound recommendations. They are also good collaborators, cooperating together for the client's benefit; [with a] complete understanding of the market place, of buildings and available office space. A sense of organization and timing so that no opportunity is lost [and] consistent follow-through, they never leave us wondering what is going on."

“I want to personally thank CBRE for being a great partner throughout our search and leasing process…"