Our Team

Professional Experience

For organizations seeking an industrial real estate advisor who understands both the real estate and operational sides of the business, John offers a level of expertise that is difficult to match.

John Arthurs is widely recognized as one of Metro Detroit’s leading industrial real estate professionals, bringing decades of experience and an unmatched understanding of industrial facilities, operations, and market dynamics. Known throughout the industry for his independent approach, technical expertise, and straightforward advice, John has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to manufacturers, distributors, logistics companies, investors, and property owners throughout Michigan and beyond.

John approaches every assignment with a deep understanding of how businesses actually operate. His expertise extends far beyond square footage and rental rates—he understands the functional requirements that drive successful industrial real estate decisions, from manufacturing workflows and supply chain logistics to dock configurations, crane systems, power requirements, sprinkler density standards, outside storage regulations, rail-served facilities, and waterfront industrial operations.

John’s ability to bridge the gap between real estate strategy and operational efficiency allows him to uncover opportunities that many brokers overlook. Whether helping a manufacturer expand operations, guiding a distributor through a complex relocation, or advising an investor on an industrial acquisition, he focuses on delivering solutions that support long-term business objectives while maximizing value.

Over the course of his career, John has successfully completed transactions ranging from local owner-user acquisitions to large-scale national portfolio assignments. His experience includes representing automotive suppliers, logistics firms, manufacturers, developers, and institutional property owners in some of the region’s most complex industrial transactions.

A multiple-time CoStar Power Broker award recipient, John is respected not only for the volume of transactions he completes, but for the depth of knowledge and professionalism he brings to every assignment.

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
• Seller Rep – Sale of 4.32 Acre Land Parcel in Warren to DTE Energy
• Tenant Rep – Lease of 46,000 SF Manufacturing Building for Global Logistics Corp in Auburn Hills
• Tenant Rep – Lease of 28,640 SF Manufacturing Building for ABC Supply Co in Sterling Heights
• Tenant Rep – Lease of 22,000 SF Manufacturing Building for LCI Service Corp

Awards

Q4 2025 Power Broker
CoStar Group

Q3 2024 Power Broker
CoStar Group

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

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