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Doug Bakke

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With more than 36 years commercial real estate experience, Doug Bakke exclusively represents multimarket and international clients in providing Occupier Advisory & Transaction Services. He is highly sought after for his insight and collaborative approach to interpreting current dynamics and assisting clients to make sound real estate decisions that reduce costs, manage risk and improve efficiency. Doug has been designated as a Top 200 Producer numerous times since 1998 and achieved Vice Chairman status in 2022.

Over the past five years, Doug and his team have participated in more than 2,175 transactions worldwide across 565 markets encompassing 34 million sq. ft. and $5.8 billion in total consideration.

In 2013, Doug was awarded CBRE’s prestigious William H. McCarthy Memorial Award. The award is presented to the salesperson who best represents excellence in client services, professionalism and integrity as nominated by his peers.

Education

  • University of Colorado at Boulder, Bachelor of Science; Business 1986

Professional Affiliations /Accreditations

  • National Association of Industrial & Office Properties (NAIOP)
  • Board of Directors for CBRE’s Data Center Solutions Group
  • CBRE National Occupier Services Group Guiding Member

Achievements

  • 2013 CBRE William H. McCarthy Memorial Award Recipient (highest award that is offered at CBRE)
  • NAIOP Colorado Office Broker of the Year 2017, 2016, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2004
  • Top 200 Producer, CBRE International 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
  • #1 Overall Producer, CBRE Denver 2012, 2009, 2001, 2000, 1998
  • Top 5 Producer, CBRE, Denver, every year from 1998 – 2013
  • Colbert Coldwell Circle (Top 2% of CBRE National) 2009, 2000

Clients

  • Allstate
  • Amgen
  • ARI Commercial Properties
  • Asurion
  • Avaya
  • Beatty & Wosniak
  • Berry Company
  • Boeing
  • Catholic Health Initiatives
  • Centura Health
  • CenturyLink (formerly Level 3 Communications)
  • Cool Planet
  • Corporate Express
  • CSG Systems
  • Davis, Graham & Stubbs
  • EdgeConnex
  • Fortrust
  • GSA
  • Hill Companies
  • Lovelace Health Systems
  • Marx Okubo
  • MWH Global
  • New Global Telecom
  • Polycom
  • Pulte Homes
  • Pulte Mortgage
  • Rubicon
  • TeleTech
  • XO Communications

  • National Association of Industrial & Office Properties (NAIOP)
  • Board of Directors for CBRE’s Data Center Solutions Group
  • CBRE National Occupier Services Group Guiding Member

  • 2013 CBRE William H. McCarthy Memorial Award Recipient (highest award that is offered at CBRE)
  • NAIOP Colorado Office Broker of the Year 2017, 2016, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2004
  • Top 200 Producer, CBRE International 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
  • #1 Overall Producer, CBRE Denver 2012, 2009, 2001, 2000, 1998
  • Top 5 Producer, CBRE, Denver, every year from 1998 – 2013
  • Colbert Coldwell Circle (Top 2% of CBRE National) 2009, 2000

  • University of Colorado at Boulder, Bachelor of Science; Business 1986

  • Allstate
  • Amgen
  • ARI Commercial Properties
  • Asurion
  • Avaya
  • Beatty & Wosniak
  • Berry Company
  • Boeing
  • Catholic Health Initiatives
  • Centura Health
  • CenturyLink (formerly Level 3 Communications)
  • Cool Planet
  • Corporate Express
  • CSG Systems
  • Davis, Graham & Stubbs
  • EdgeConnex
  • Fortrust  

  • GSA
  • Hill Companies
  • Lovelace Health Systems
  • Marx Okubo
  • MWH Global
  • New Global Telecom
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Polycom
  • Pulte Homes
  • Pulte Mortgage
  • Rubicon
  • TeleTech
  • US Oncology / McKesson
  • XO Communications  

Team Overview

Specializing in Custom Real Estate Solutions for Local, National and International Corporate Occupiers.

Our specialists deliver customized real estate solutions for local, national and international corporate occupiers. We develop strategies for a full range of transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, sale leasebacks, build-to-suits and alternative financing structures across a client's geographic footprint. Our esteemed professional acumen is earned by delivering superior transaction management services. Whether assignments are for a single location or 500, we are committed to empowering our clients to make informed, critical decisions that minimize risk, retain flexibility and reduce costs.

Team Achievements


  • NAIOP Office Professional of the Year, Colorado Chapter - 2017, 2016, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2004, 1998
  • Colbert Coldwell Circle Recipient - 2009
  • Top 200 Producer, CBRE International - 2007, 2006
  • #1 Overall Producer, CBRE Denver - 2001, 2000, 1998
  • NAIOP Professional of the Year, Finalist, Colorado Chapter - 2008
  • DMCAR Heavy Hitter Award - 2010
  • DMCAR Significant Transaction of the Year for the Denver Area - 2002, 2000
  • "Who's Who" Commercial Real Estate, Denver, Colorado - 1999

Featured Clients

  • UAlert Centre 
  • Allstate
  • American President Line LTD
  • Aptuit 
  • CBeyond Communications
  • Colorado Foundation for Medical Care
  • Honda Motor Company
  • Adams 12 Five Star Schools
  • Centura Health
  • Cingular Wireless, LLC
  • CenturyLink
  • TeleTech 
  • The Hartford  
  • Tyco-Earthtech

My Team

  • Ty Ritchie

    Executive Vice President

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  • Lee Diamond

    Executive Vice President

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    • Phone +1 720 5286408
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  • Todd Papazian

    Executive Vice President

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    • Phone +1 720 528 6309
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  • Ira Wellen

    Vice President, Transaction Management

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    • Phone +1 720 5286585
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  • Melanie Fontenot

    Senior Vice President

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