STAFF PROFILES
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Gebran S. Anton (Gabe)
Partner |
"I have been involved in commercial development for many years. In 1988, Anton, Zorn and Associates was formed. I also owned and operated "Anton's" menswear stores, a nine store chain, for more than thirty years. In addition, I am the former Chairman of the Board of the First National Bank in Macomb County and presently serve on the Board of Directors of Community Central Bank. Also, I am the past Chairman of St. Joseph's Health Network Board and former President of the Macomb County Chamber of Commerce, as well as having served on numerous other charitable boards and civic committees."
2007 Arts Serve Michigan Civic Leader • 2007 Macomb Hall of Fame Honoree |
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M. David Zorn (Dave)
Partner |
| "A graduate of the University of Michigan, I have been the managing partner at Anton, Zorn & Sowerby since it's inception in 1988. Prior to founding Anton, Zorn & Sowerby, I was associated with some of the largest brokerage firms in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties. Throughout a career spanning over twenty five years, I have sold or leased every type of real estate - residential, commercial, industrial, office and land." |
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Joseph Sowerby (Joe)
Partner |
| "My background includes managing, developing and selling commercial and investment properties, apartments and businesses. I have been a licensed Realtor since 1981 and with Anton, Zorn & Sowerby since 1990. In a single twelve-month period I personally closed over $100,000,000 in sales. Visit my web page at www.sowerbysells.com." |
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Jack Williams, CCIM
Partner |
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I entered commercial real estate brokerage in 1991 shortly after graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in Economics. I have been given numerous awards in the industry including the 2006 CoStar Power Broker of the Year. My experience includes over 4,000,000 SF of sold or leased industrial space with an average of 30 transactions per year. In 2008 I joined Anton, Zorn & Sowerby as a partner.
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Jerome Addy (Jerry)
Office/Retail Division |
| "I entered the real estate profession in 1968 as the General Manager of a residential real estate investment firm. My duties included renovation and maintenance of the inventory as well as Sales Manager of rental and sales agents. In 1972, after being licensed as a residential builder by the State of Michigan, I formed a construction company that specialized in restoration and repair of residential and commercial buildings. Since being licensed as a real estate agent in 1986, my primary focus has been the sale and leasing of commercial, industrial and office real estate. In 1998, I joined Anton, Zorn & Sowerby to further my real estate career." |
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William Benson (Bill), SIOR
Industrial Division |
| "A licensed Real Estate Broker since 1971, I hold a degree in Business Administration from Michigan State University and a Masters in Business Administration from Wayne State University. I also hold the real estate designations of MAI and SIOR. I was self employed from 1971 to 1981, a broker for the Manhattan Company from 1981 to 1988 and Burger, Easton & Rideout from 1988 to 1993. In 1993 I operated individually as Benson Associates, Inc. until joining Anton, Zorn & Sowerby in 1998 as an Associate Broker." |
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Deborah Boone (Debbie)
Office/Retail Division |
| "I have managed, built and owned catering halls and restaurants since 1991, and as such bring an insider’s knowledge to real estate and licensing issues having to do with the food service industry." |
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Robert C. Horvath (Bob)
Office/Retail Division |
| A seasoned professional sales executive with over 20 years in real estate. Experience includes sales and leasing of office, commercial, vacant land and business properties. Held executive sales, marketing and financial management positions with national consumer goods firm. Has a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Detroit, a Bachelor of Science and Business Management from Wayne State University and a Graduate Realtor Institution designation. |
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Kevin J. Immler
Industrial Division |
| "After enjoying a thirteen year career in the computer aided tool & die industry, I began work in Industrial Real Estate. Upon completion of the required Real Estate Sales courses, I obtained and had the privilege of being licensed with Anton, Zorn & Sowerby, a professional real estate firm specializing in commercial, industrial, and business investments. I have taken GRI courses and am working on earning the CCIM designation." |
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Jeff Karash
Commercial Division |
| Jeff is a graduate of the University of Detroit with a B.S. in Accounting/Finance. His previous experience includes working in the financial departments of General Motors and Westin Hotels and Resorts. Jeff has been involved with the management and development of numerous real estate projects, including multi-family housing, Section 8 government housing programs, and commercial and industrial space since 1985. |
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James Ketchum (Jim)
Commercial Division |
| "I have been involved in the real estate business since 1972, where I began by managing and rehabilitating apartment buildings for one of the area’s largest developers.” In 1977, I became licensed in real estate sales and for over 28 years specialized in property acquisition and investments. I was invited to join Anton, Zorn & Sowerby in 2006 as an associate broker specializing in commercial, retail, office, industrial buildings and land." |
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Robert D. Kluck (Bob)
Office/Commercial Division |
| "A full time professional Realtor and Broker for 10 years, I was first licensed in 1980 and have spent 15 years in Project Engineering, from power plants to automobiles, finishing up as Design Group Manager. I am personally and professionally involved in the management and conversion of apartments to condominiums and various net and gross leased investment properties. I hold a GRI designation and CCIM Candidacy." |
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Kenneth Minne
Investment Division |
| "A licensed agent/broker since 1981, I have degrees in marketing and finance from the University of Michigan - Dearborn. My real estate background is well rounded and diverse. Over my career I have not only sold and leased most forms of real estate, but have also owned and operated Kenneth Minne & Associates - a real estate appraisal company." |
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Mark Soule
Commercial Division |
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After establishing a multimillion dollar nursery and landscaping firm, I diversified into construction of residential, commercial and industrial real estate. I am a member of the Port Huron Township Planning Commission and a licensed builder. My background in building and managing all types of real estate make me a natural in negotiating deals.
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Thomas Sullivan (Tom), CCIM
Industrial Division |
| "My experience is on both sides of the negotiating table helping tenants, landlords and owner/users with land, build-to-suit and existing facility transactions since 1984. Through past positions with two Fortune 500 companies, I have extensive experience in market research, new product development and in acquisitions. As such, I appreciate and understand business operations and corporate structure. Professionally, I hold the designations of SIOR and CCIM and am a past director of the Detroit Area Commercial Board of Realtors. I earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue and a M.B.A. from Ohio State. I am a member of the Sterling Heights Area Chamber of Commerce and a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rochester." |
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