Contact
Professional Experience
Associated Office
Contact
Layla Evans joined CBRE in 2022, specializing in industrial properties across the Portland Metro area. As a Transaction Specialist, Layla is responsible for overseeing all aspects of client relationships, from initial contact through contract negotiation and ongoing support. She works closely with landlord clients as well as prospective tenants to understand their unique needs and develop customized solutions that meet their goals and objectives.
Education
- Portland State University, Master of Education
- University of Oregon, Bachelor of Science in Sociology
- Berkeley High School
Professional Affiliations/Accreditations
- Licensed Real Estate Broker in Oregon & Washington
- CBRE Cares Committee
- CBRE Women’s Network
Team Overview
Available Properties
Search PropertiesSpecializing in Industrial & Logistic Services in the Portland, OR Area
The New Definition of Industrial Expertise
As the only all-female industrial team in the Pacific Northwest, Cara Nolan and Caitlin Knecht have built a strong career in the Portland market, representing some of the most well-known and respected owners, tenants and investors in the Industrial marketplace. The team has more than two decades of collective experience in offering leading market expertise on industrial and logistics transactions.From leasing to disposition and advisory services, Cara and Caitlin provide customized strategy and solutions for some of the most well-known and respected clients in the Portland marketplace. Together, they offer definitive guidance, strategy and transaction management for all industrial projects, including manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, self-storage, and infill development projects.
Powerful Results
-
$654M +
Total Consideration
-
317
Total Transactions
-
11M +
Square Feet
- AER Manufacturing
- Bay Valley Foods
- Bimbo Bakeries
- Capsa Solutions
- Cardinal Health
- Clarion Partners
- D6 Inc.
- Danner LaCrosse
- DB Schenker
- Estelle Imports
- Evergreen Industrial
- First Transit
- Greyhound
- Gray & Co.
- Invesco
- Maslo Commercial
- Mission Produce
- OIA Global Logistics
- Owens Corning
- Portland Development Commission
- Portland Wine Storage
- Prologis
- Ross Island Sand and Gravel
- Schwans
- Simplex Grinnell
- Soniq Services
- Stockbridge Capital
- Trammell Crow Company
- Watumull Properties
| Client | Size | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Transfer | 640,000 SF | Sale |
| Trammell Crow | 500,000 SF | Sale/Lease |
| Clarion | 240,000 SF | Lease |
| Danner LaCrosse |
160,000 SF | Lease |
| OIA Global Logistics | 160,000 SF | Lease |
| Bay Valley Foods | 150,000 SF | Lease |
| DB Schenker | 137,000 SF | Lease |
| Prologis | 127,000 SF | Lease |
| Vaughn Street Portfolio | 53,956 SF | Sale |
| Uhaul | 46,000 SF | Sale |
| Amerector | 30,000 SF | Sale |
Professional Experience
Associated Office
Contact
Layla Evans joined CBRE in 2022, specializing in industrial properties across the Portland Metro area. As a Transaction Specialist, Layla is responsible for overseeing all aspects of client relationships, from initial contact through contract negotiation and ongoing support. She works closely with landlord clients as well as prospective tenants to understand their unique needs and develop customized solutions that meet their goals and objectives.
Education
- Portland State University, Master of Education
- University of Oregon, Bachelor of Science in Sociology
- Berkeley High School
Professional Affiliations/Accreditations
- Licensed Real Estate Broker in Oregon & Washington
- CBRE Cares Committee
- CBRE Women’s Network
Team Overview
Available Properties
Search PropertiesSpecializing in Industrial & Logistic Services in the Portland, OR Area
The New Definition of Industrial Expertise
As the only all-female industrial team in the Pacific Northwest, Cara Nolan and Caitlin Knecht have built a strong career in the Portland market, representing some of the most well-known and respected owners, tenants and investors in the Industrial marketplace. The team has more than two decades of collective experience in offering leading market expertise on industrial and logistics transactions.From leasing to disposition and advisory services, Cara and Caitlin provide customized strategy and solutions for some of the most well-known and respected clients in the Portland marketplace. Together, they offer definitive guidance, strategy and transaction management for all industrial projects, including manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, self-storage, and infill development projects.
Powerful Results
-
$654M +
Total Consideration
-
317
Total Transactions
-
11M +
Square Feet
- AER Manufacturing
- Bay Valley Foods
- Bimbo Bakeries
- Capsa Solutions
- Cardinal Health
- Clarion Partners
- D6 Inc.
- Danner LaCrosse
- DB Schenker
- Estelle Imports
- Evergreen Industrial
- First Transit
- Greyhound
- Gray & Co.
- Invesco
- Maslo Commercial
- Mission Produce
- OIA Global Logistics
- Owens Corning
- Portland Development Commission
- Portland Wine Storage
- Prologis
- Ross Island Sand and Gravel
- Schwans
- Simplex Grinnell
- Soniq Services
- Stockbridge Capital
- Trammell Crow Company
- Watumull Properties
| Client | Size | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Transfer | 640,000 SF | Sale |
| Trammell Crow | 500,000 SF | Sale/Lease |
| Clarion | 240,000 SF | Lease |
| Danner LaCrosse |
160,000 SF | Lease |
| OIA Global Logistics | 160,000 SF | Lease |
| Bay Valley Foods | 150,000 SF | Lease |
| DB Schenker | 137,000 SF | Lease |
| Prologis | 127,000 SF | Lease |
| Vaughn Street Portfolio | 53,956 SF | Sale |
| Uhaul | 46,000 SF | Sale |
| Amerector | 30,000 SF | Sale |