Jim Breen
Principal/Founder, API Global/James Breen Real Estate LLC
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone (216) 902-8150 x103
Property Types
Office
Markets
Cleveland
Bio
JAMES P. BREEN is a principal and founder of Breen + Fox. He is heavily involved in Corporate Representation and Building Representation for a blue chip list of clients.
Experience
Jim began his real estate career in 1990 at Ostendorf Morris /Colliers International in Cleveland, Ohio where he was that company’s leading producer for three years.
Professional Accomplishments
In 2003, Jim was awarded the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) "Investment Deal of the Year" award for the sale of the Galleria & Tower at Erieview, a 900,000 square foot office and retail building in the Cleveland CBD.
In 2001, Jim was named Broker of the Year by the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Northeast Ohio Chapter.
“Seven-Time Finalist” for “Broker of the Year” as well as a “Four-Time Finalist for NAIOP’s “Deal of the Year Award”.
In 2001, Jim was named Broker of the Year by the NAIOP Northern Ohio Chapter. Jim has personally sold or leased well over $1 billion worth of commercial real estate in Northeast Ohio alone, encompassing well over 1 million square feet.
Over the past 13 years, Jim has developed a depth of expertise in Corporate Representation, Real Estate Consultation, Expert Witness Testimony, Valuations, Building Sales and Leasing, Investment Sales, Asset Management, Property Management, Sale Lease-Backs and Build-to-Suit Developments.
Affiliations, Civic Associations + Designations
Former Board Member of the American Lung Association.
Associate Board Member for the Achievement Center for Children.
Named to an invitation only National Forum by NAIOP.
Education
Graduate of St. Ignatius High School
Bachelor Degree from Boston College
Graduated from Cleveland State University’s MBA Program while working full-time.
