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John Arthurs

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Professional Experience

John is a highly specialized industrial real estate professional focusing on sales, leasing, build-to-suit projects, and representing both tenants and landlords across metropolitan Detroit. With an impressive career spanning over 30 years, John has consistently distinguished himself as a top deal maker in the metro Detroit area.

Throughout his extensive experience, John has cultivated an intimate understanding of various industrial processes and requirements, ranging from manufacturing processes to bulk warehouse/distribution logistics. His expertise extends to accommodating automotive supplier needs, fire sprinkler density regulations, cranes, docks, zoning considerations, heavy industrial applications, outside storage provisions, rail requirements, waterway freighter docking facilities, and more. This depth of knowledge positions John as an invaluable resource for clients seeking industrial real estate solutions tailored to their unique specifications.

Before joining P.A. Commercial, John spent 11 years as a Vice President with Grubb & Ellis Company following 11 years as a Vice President at Colliers International.

Select Assignments/Transactions

  • Tenant Rep – Lease renewal of 75,000 SF for Composites One, Santa Fe, CA
  • Tenant Rep – Lease renewal of 30,000 SF for Composites One, Monessen, PA
  • Tenant Rep – Lease renewal of 30,000 SF for Composites One, Nashville, TN
  • Tenant Rep – Lease renewal of 30,000 SF for Composites One, Seattle, WA
  • Tenant Rep – Lease renewal of 27,000 SF for Composites One, Dayton, OH
  • Tenant Rep – Lease renewal of 15,000 SF for Composites One, Troy, WI
  • Tenant Rep – Lease of 165,000 SF for Grupo Antolin
  • Buyer Rep – Acquisition of 20,000 SF for China Automotive
  • Buyer Rep – Acquisition of 139,000 SF for MST Steel
  • Buyer Rep – Acquisition of 285,000 SF for Ashley Capital
  • Tenant Rep – Lease of 50,000 SF for Grand Rapids Controls
  • Tenant Rep – Lease of 118,000 SF for Global Logistics Distribution, Troy
  • Buyer Rep – Sale of 35,000 SF for Sturdy Grinding, New Haven
  • Tenant Rep – Lease of 31,700 SF for Omer North America Corp, Sterling Heights
  • Buyer Rep – Acquisition of 64,000 SF for ABC Supply Co, Highland Park
  • Landlord Rep – Lease of 31,800 SF industrial space, Novi
  • Buyer & Seller Rep – Sale of 18,700 sf industrial building, Warren
  • Buyer Rep – Sale of 52,600 sf industrial building, Warren
  • Buyer Rep – Sale of 31,500 sf industrial building, Canton
  • Tenant Rep – Lease of 17,000 sf industrial building, Westland

Awards

Largest Lease of a Single Transaction, 2023
P.A. Commercial Dealmaker Awards

Highest Volume of Closed Deals, 2023
P.A. Commercial Dealmaker Awards

Top Transaction Volume in the Leasing Category, 2023
P.A. Commercial Dealmaker Awards

GOAT Award, 2022
P.A. Commercial Dealmaker Awards

Top Transaction Volume in the Leasing Category, 2022
P.A. Commercial Dealmaker Awards

Highest Volume of New Listings, 2021
P.A. Commercial Dealmaker Awards

Highest Volume of Closed Deals, 2021
P.A. Commercial Dealmaker Awards

Highest Volume of Closed Deals, 2020
P.A. Commercial Dealmaker Awards

Top Producer – Highest Volume of New Listings, 2020
P.A. Commercial Dealmaker Awards