Phoenix, AZ
Industrial Broker James Cohn Returns to CBRE in Phoenix
July 31, 2025
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CBRE announced today that James Cohn has returned to the firm's Phoenix office as Senior Vice President, specializing in industrial properties across the metro Phoenix area.
"We're thrilled to welcome James Cohn back to CBRE," said Vanessa Williams, Senior Managing Director and Arizona Market leader. "His deep expertise in industrial real estate and strong client relationships across the market make him an invaluable asset to our team."
Cohn returns to CBRE after spending the last three years with Stream Realty Partners. He brings 12 years of industry experience, representing both industrial landlord and tenant interests, as well as acquisition, disposition, and ground-up development throughout the Metro Phoenix area. Throughout his career, he has been involved in hundreds of transactions across the Valley.
"My time at Stream Realty was invaluable, but I'm excited to bring the experience I've gained back to a platform where I began my career and where I see tremendous opportunity for growth and impact in the Phoenix industrial market," added Cohn.
A Phoenix native, Cohn graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of San Diego, where he was a four-year letterman on the Toreros men's soccer team. Cohn has garnered accolades for his professional successes, including earning NAIOP Arizona's Developing Leader of the Year, Emerging Broker of the Year and Rookie Broker of the Year awards.
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