CBRE Names Chris Poppell and Dawson Rinder to Key Mid-Atlantic Leadership Roles

CBRE announces the expansion of its Mid-Atlantic leadership team with the addition of Chris Poppell as Managing Director and Investor Services Leader for the Mid-Atlantic and Dawson Rinder as Managing Director and Maryland Market Leader.

"Chris and Dawson are outstanding additions to our leadership team and reflect our continued investment in the future of our Mid-Atlantic business," said Kyle Schoppmann, President, CBRE Mid-Atlantic. "Their experience, leadership and client focus will strengthen our ability to serve clients across the region as we continue driving growth, investing in talent and expanding our capabilities. We're excited about the momentum in our business and the opportunities ahead."

Poppell joins CBRE as Managing Director and Investor Services Leader for the Mid-Atlantic, where he will help scale the firm's Investor Services business across the region. Most recently, he served as Director of Investment Real Estate at George Washington University, where he oversaw a $1.2 billion portfolio and led acquisitions, dispositions, asset management and strategic real estate initiatives. Prior to that, he spent more than a decade with Piedmont Realty Trust, including leadership roles overseeing major office portfolios in Washington, D.C., and other key U.S. markets.

"The Mid-Atlantic is a dynamic region with tremendous opportunities for investors, and CBRE's platform, talent and integrated capabilities position us to deliver exceptional value for clients," said Poppell. "I'm excited to join the team and help grow our Investor Services business across the region."

Rinder joins CBRE as Managing Director and Maryland Market Leader, where he will oversee business operations and growth strategy across the firm's Maryland business. He most recently served as Managing Director and Market Leader of Marcus & Millichap's Washington, D.C. office, overseeing the firm's business across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Prior to that, he served as Managing Director and Market Leader for Marcus & Millichap in Southern California, where he led a team of more than 100 investment sales professionals and oversaw activity tied to more than $7.8 billion in commercial real estate transactions.

"I'm excited to join CBRE and lead its Maryland business at a time of strong momentum for the firm," said Rinder. "CBRE has an outstanding team and a strong reputation in the marketplace, and I look forward to working alongside our professionals across the state to support clients, develop talent and continue building on that success."