Newmark has hired 20-year real estate industry veteran Kevin Duckler as managing principal of the firm’s Chicago office. In his new position, Duckler will oversee the strategic direction, development and success of the Midwest Region.
“Kevin Duckler is a great addition to Newmark. His appointment gives us greater traction in Chicago and puts the firm in a position to become leaders in the marketplace,” says Barry Gosin, chief executive officer of Newmark.
In addition to expanding the services offered in the Chicago area, Duckler plans to grow the brokerage team in the Chicago office. The office currently has 20 brokers, a number which Duckler plans to double over the next six months. “With our ability to focus on and win large assignments, I believe that there will be a migration of senior brokers to the Newmark platform in the coming months,” Duckler says. “Along with the new strategic and growth initiatives, the office recently moved to its new location One East Wacker Drive.”
Duckler has directed some of the most high-profile transactions in Chicago over the past few years, including a 300,000-square-foot-lease by the City of Chicago, a 110,000-square-foot lease by CCC Information Services, an 85,000-square-foot lease by National Opinion Research Center, a 50,000-square-foot lease by CSC Corp., and a 40,000-square-foot lease by Select Hotels (Hyatt Corporation.) In addition, Duckler established and maintains a relationship with Northwestern University, for which he has handled over 600,000 square feet in leasing activity.
For the past seven years Duckler has served as a senior vice president at Equis Corporation, where he was the top producer for the company in 2006. Prior to joining Equis, Duckler was managing director at Mesirow Stein Real Estate where he completed approximately $700 million in transactions for an array of clients including Heidrick & Struggles, Platinum Technology and Federal Express.
Duckler earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin. He received his Juris Doctorate from Hamelin University.
Newmark is one of the largest independent real estate service firms in the world. Headquartered in New York, Newmark and London-based partner Knight Frank operate from over 165 offices in established and emerging property markets on six continents. Last year, transactions were valued at more than $37.3 billion with annual revenues of over $537 million. With a combined staff of more than 5,300, this major force in real estate is meeting the local and global needs of owners, tenants, investors and developers worldwide. For further information, visit www.newmarkkf.com.