Gunnar Kohl is a seasoned commercial real estate professional currently serving as a Transaction Manager on CBRE's Global Workplace Solutions Portfolio Advisory and Transaction Services team. In this role, Gunnar manages a diverse portfolio, optimizing real estate transactions and strategic planning to align with client business objectives. His expertise includes lease restructuring, surplus property dispositions, strategic acquisitions, and portfolio optimization.
Prior to joining CBRE's Global Workplace Solutions team, Gunnar was the Vice President of Leasing at Lincoln Property Company in Nashville, TN, where he successfully drove leasing initiatives and optimized portfolio performance through innovative leasing strategies for both landlords and tenants. His background also includes significant experience as a Transaction Manager and Associate in Tenant Representation at CBRE, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, where he managed lease, sublease, termination, and sale transactions across various property types for over 35 clients.
Gunnar's career began as a Project Engineer with Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, managing construction for a large-scale college campus development. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics from Southern Methodist University and has completed advanced real estate finance and investment analysis extension courses at UCLA. Gunnar is a licensed Affiliate Broker in the State of Tennessee and an active member of the Urban Land Institute and NAIOP.
Education
- Licensed Affiliate Broker, Tennessee
- Southern Methodist University, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Achievements
- Successfully managed real estate transactions and strategic planning for a Fortune 300 company client account at CBRE, optimizing portfolio performance and aligning with client business objectives.
- Led local leasing efforts in Nashville for office and industrial properties at Lincoln Property Company.
- Managed lease, sublease, termination, and sale transactions for over 35 clients at CBRE, Inc., contributing to a 100% growth in a medical client’s portfolio.
- Recognized for exceptional financial modeling and transaction management skills, providing detailed reports to key stakeholders.
- Played a key role in managing construction for a large-scale college campus development, ensuring adherence to project specifications, budget, and timelines.
- Active participant in leading commercial real estate organizations, contributing to industry best practices.
- Led the Young Professionals of Children’s Bureau networking and charity board, driving fundraising campaigns and events to support non-profit organizations.
