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John Lorence

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Minneapolis, MN 55401

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John Lorence is an Executive Vice President in CBRE’s Occupier Advisory & Transaction Services group based in Minneapolis. He is responsible for establishing and maintaining client relationships through strategic real estate planning, transaction negotiation, and multi-site transaction management.

Prior to joining CBRE, John was part of a top producing team for Jones Lang LaSalle. There, he served as a Managing Director and was a member of the Corporate Services division, focusing on tenant representation, corporate solutions, and real estate strategy.

John has an extensive background in managing national accounts and seamlessly executes real estate strategies across markets. He is a tenured commercial real estate professional with experience in acquisitions, corporate headquarters, design and construction consulting, portfolio disposition, and investment sales.

  • University of Iowa, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing

  • CBRE Americas Top Producer: 2016 - 2024
  • CBRE Chairman’s Club: 2015 - 2024
  • CBRE Millennium Club: 2015 - 2017
  • JLL’s Top Gun: 2012 - 2014
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  • Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors - Member
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Specializing in occupier advisory and transaction services throughout the Minneapolis area and around the globe.

Our multi-dimensional team works in occupier advisory both locally and on a global level. As trusted advisors to our clients, our goal is to provide expert knowledge and sound advice, so companies and corporations are positioned to make strategic and informed business decisions. We serve a vast array of industries in both the private and public sectors including technology, financial, legal and education. Our collaborative approach enhances our understanding of the marketplace, resulting in better guidance and market knowledge for our clients.

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  • Graco
  • Digital River
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  • Winnebago
  • Genmar
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  • Blake Hastings

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