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Kidder Mathews Expands Brokerage in Silicon Valley, Welcoming Four New Agents

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Kidder Mathews has recruited four new brokers to its roster of talent in Silicon Valley, continuing the firm’s strategic expansion in Northern California:

Bob Shepherd, executive vice president, brings four decades of commercial real estate expertise, specializing in the leasing and sales of office and R&D properties for both tenants and landlords. Prior to joining Kidder Mathews, Shepherd spent 32 years at Colliers and six years at Avison Young. Over the course of his career, has leased and sold over 5 million square feet of commercial buildings and land.

Paul Griffiths, senior vice president, spent 20 years at Newmark representing both tenants and property owners with a focus on R&D and industrial leasing and sales. He has successfully closed more than 600 commercial real estate transactions.

Joe Swanson, senior vice president, has over 25 years of commercial real estate experience, specializing in tenant and landlord representation with a focus on R&D and industrial/warehouse leases and sales. Previously with Newmark, he has completed more than 1,000 transactions, totaling over $750 million in consideration and more than five million square feet of space.

Daniel Gromik, associate, focuses primarily on selling and leasing mixed-use and R&D properties in Santa Clara County. He joins a team with senior brokers Kyle Nelson, Dave Vanoncini, and Carlos Lorente.

Kidder Mathews has been ramping up recruiting in Northern California, where 16 brokers have joined the firm since the beginning of the year, with seven in Silicon Valley alone. The company continues to gain momentum in the market, with 2024 recognitions including rankings as a top brokerage firm by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times, as well as a top workplace award from the San Francisco Chronicle.

“Bringing these talented brokers onboard reinforces our commitment to providing exceptional service and expertise in the Northern California market,” said David Nelson, Regional President of Brokerage for Northern California and Nevada. “Their combined experience and local knowledge will enhance our capabilities and further position Kidder Mathews as a leader in commercial real estate.”

About Kidder Mathews
Kidder Mathews is the largest fully independent commercial real estate firm in the Western U.S., with over 900 professionals in 19 offices across Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona. We offer a complete range of brokerage, appraisal, asset services, consulting, and debt & equity finance services for all property types. Kidder Mathews averages over $10 billion in transaction volume, manages more than 55 million square feet of space, and conducts 2,600 appraisal, consulting, and cost segregation assignments annually. For more information, visit kidder.com.

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