John Miller
Executive Managing Director
Professional Experience
Associated Office
John R. Miller is the Executive Managing Director for the Pacific Northwest and Market Leader for the Greater Seattle region, overseeing all CBRE service lines and approximately 2,000 employees, including nearly 200 transactional professionals.
In this role, Mr. Miller is responsible for the strategic direction and performance of five offices in Washington and Oregon, including the metropolitan areas of the Puget Sound and Portland. His work includes promoting the CBRE brand and providing guidance and support to local professionals to produce positive client outcomes.
Initially joining CBRE in 2012, Mr. Miller has nearly 30 years of experience in commercial real estate in the Pacific Northwest including over 17 years of experience managing full-service brokerage offices. His extensive background spans work in property and facilities management, asset management, and construction management. His corporate financial background also gives him a unique skillset regarding lease and investment sale analyses and negotiation. Mr. Miller’s ability to communicate and strategize effectively with colleagues across multiple service lines promotes a collaborative environment and broader service offering for clients.
Prior to joining CBRE, Mr. Miller served as Senior Managing Director for Cushman & Wakefield, where he oversaw the company’s operations in the Puget Sound region. During his tenure, he also served as Senior Managing Director of Cushman & Wakefield of Oregon. Under his direction, the brokerage presence in the Pacific Northwest nearly doubled and revenues across the region tripled.
Mr. Miller previously served as Corporate Controller for Unico Properties for two years before transitioning into an operational role with the company as General Manager of a 1.7 million square foot real estate portfolio in downtown Seattle. He started his career in 1992 at Alaska Northwest Properties, Inc., a former real estate subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, and worked in various financial functions, including as the company’s Controller.