Andrew Berk becomes a Principal of Avison Young

Highly regarded, multi-faceted industry veteran receives promotion

Los Angeles – Christopher Cooper, Avison Young Principal and Managing Director of the firm’s Southern California region, announced today that Andrew Berk has been named a Principal of the company. He previously served as a Vice-President in Los Angeles North and will continue to be based there.

“Andrew has been a highly regarded, multi-faceted broker in the Los Angeles market with a proven track record of delivering creative strategies and solutions for clients ranging from small private buyers to large institutional investors,” comments Cooper. “His market knowledge, client relationships, leadership and exceptional work ethic make him a perfect fit to be a partner, and his inclusion at the table is valuable for our firm and the clients we serve.”

Berk has been practicing real estate for 24 years and, over the course of his career, has negotiated the sales and leases of commercial properties totaling more than $525 million. He has represented Fortune 200 companies, such as PPG Industries’ industrial requirements throughout Southern California, as well as other corporate bellwethers. His notable recent transactions include the sale of 150 N Santa Anita in Arcadia for $25.6 million; a 56,500-sf industrial flex media building in Glendale for $15.3 million; and an expansion for corporate packaged goods client Menasha that involved 180,000 square feet of industrial buildings in the Mid-Counties.

“Andrew’s promotion is emblematic of his commitment and presence in the market and, specifically, our expanding industrial market share in the region,” says Mark Evanoff, Avison Young Principal and Managing Director of the firm’s Los Angeles North office. “He is a well-respected industry veteran with experience in a variety of brokerage areas, including leasing and investment sales, and has a passion and focus for the industrial asset class.”

Says Berk: “It is an honor to be joining such a remarkable, collaborative group of Principals. They are well-respected and proven commercial real estate leaders. It is equally gratifying and humbling to be awarded a Principal position.” 

 

Avison Young is the world’s fastest-growing commercial real estate services firm. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Avison Young is a collaborative, global firm owned and operated by its principals. Founded in 1978, the company comprises 2,600 real estate professionals in 82 offices, providing value-added, client-centric investment sales, leasing, advisory, management, financing and mortgage placement services to owners and occupiers of office, retail, industrial, multi-family and hospitality properties.