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Michael Hess is an Executive Vice President with CBRE's Industrial & Logistics practice, advising corporations, developers and institutional owners on complex industrial real estate strategies throughout North America. His experience includes manufacturing, distribution, site selection, build-to-suit development, portfolio optimization and large-scale capital deployment across some of the country’s most significant industrial markets.
Michael is recognized for bringing clarity to complex assignments. He works closely with executive leadership teams to evaluate operational, financial and real estate considerations, aligning location strategy, labor, logistics, development and capital markets into a single executable plan. His approach emphasizes thoughtful analysis, disciplined execution and long-term client relationships.
Throughout his career, Michael has represented many of the industry's leading occupiers, developers and investors, on assignments ranging from regional operational initiatives to nationally significant industrial developments. Clients rely on his ability to navigate uncertainty, solve complex business challenges and assemble the right resources across CBRE's global platform.
Based in the Greater Philadelphia region, Michael combines deep expertise across the Pennsylvania I-78/I-81 corridor and broader Mid-Atlantic industrial markets with the reach of one of the world's leading commercial real estate organizations. Whether advising on a manufacturing expansion, distribution network transformation or strategic development opportunity, he helps clients make informed, confident decisions that drive operational efficiency and create long-term value.
Michael is recognized for bringing clarity to complex assignments. He works closely with executive leadership teams to evaluate operational, financial and real estate considerations, aligning location strategy, labor, logistics, development and capital markets into a single executable plan. His approach emphasizes thoughtful analysis, disciplined execution and long-term client relationships.
Throughout his career, Michael has represented many of the industry's leading occupiers, developers and investors, on assignments ranging from regional operational initiatives to nationally significant industrial developments. Clients rely on his ability to navigate uncertainty, solve complex business challenges and assemble the right resources across CBRE's global platform.
Based in the Greater Philadelphia region, Michael combines deep expertise across the Pennsylvania I-78/I-81 corridor and broader Mid-Atlantic industrial markets with the reach of one of the world's leading commercial real estate organizations. Whether advising on a manufacturing expansion, distribution network transformation or strategic development opportunity, he helps clients make informed, confident decisions that drive operational efficiency and create long-term value.
- Philadelphia President, SIOR
- Power Broker for the Philadelphia Region, 2003 to Present
- Awarded Best of 2010 by Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Journal
- SIOR designation
- Candidate for CCIM designation
- Penn State University Alumni Association
- CBRE Associate Industrial Group, North American Team Leader for the Eastern Region
- CBRE National Industrial Tenant Representation Team
- CBRE Global Supply Practice
- Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Pennsylvania
- Named one of the Top 25 Industrial Brokers for CBRE in the Americas
- Consistent Top 10 CBRE Philadelphia Producer
- Penn State University, Bachelor of Science; Business Management, Minor in Real Estate
- American Power Conversion | 1,114,000 SF, Leases
- Ingram Micro | 1,200,000 SF, Leases
- Graham Packaging | 1,700,000 SF, Leases
- Diapers.com | 1,390,000 SF, Lease
- BMW | 850,000 SF, Lease
- RR Donnelly | 937,000, Leases
- REI | 523,000 SF, Lease
- Office Depot | 600,000 SF, Lease
- CEVA Logistics | 905,994 SF, Lease
- Men's Wearhouse | 297,600 SF, Lease
- Lifetime Brands | 490,000 SF, Lease
Team Overview
Specializing in Industrial services throughout Central PA.
Michael Hess and Bart Anderson specialize in industrial services throughout PA's I-78/I-81 Industrial Corridor and nationally. Together they have forged the way to becoming leaders in the industrial market, providing comprehensive market knowledge on a local and national scale to a diverse portfolio of clients.
- Coffee Company
1,209,000 SF - Ryder Logistics
1,200,000 SF - PepsiCo
502,754 SF - Men's Warehouse
297,600 SF
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