CBRE Strengthens Portland Market Presence with Strategic Hire of Two Industry Veterans

CBRE announced the addition of Al Kennedy and Annalore Rodman to its Portland office. Joining as Senior Vice Presidents, Kennedy and Rodman will leverage their extensive industry experience to form a leading brokerage team focused on advising clients in office and flex space transactions.

“Al and Annalore are strategic additions to our firm, poised to drive success in the Portland market,” said Jason Green, Managing Director, CBRE Portland. “Their combined expertise and strategic foresight will enhance our ability to deliver exceptional service to office owners and occupiers. With the Portland office market on the verge of a resurgence, their presence strengthens our leadership in this comeback.”

Al Kennedy, previously with Colliers, brings 14 years of commercial real estate experience. Known as a premier office broker in Portland, Kennedy specializes in advising both tenants and landlords on leasing transactions. His expertise spans from local private ownership to global institutional investors, solidifying his role as a key industry player.

“Annalore and I have known each other since the start of our careers in commercial real estate,” said Kennedy. “With the evolving market dynamics, we felt it was the right time to combine our expertise and utilize the resources of Portland’s top commercial real estate firm to achieve outstanding results for our clients.”

Annalore Rodman joins CBRE from JLL, where has had a market leading career over the past 14 years. Rodman’s knowledge of the Portland market and the challenges faced by both tenants and landlords allows her to provide strategic guidance enabling her clients to make informed real estate decisions that align with their business goals.

“By combining our experience and local market knowledge with CBRE’s industry-leading platform, Al and I can significantly elevate the level of service we offer our clients,” said Rodman. “Despite recent challenges in the Portland office market, we are committed to the city and being a part of its comeback. At CBRE, we are well-positioned to guide clients through these changing market dynamics.”