March 11, 2025 (LAS VEGAS, NV) – Lee & Associates, the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, announces the opening of an office in Las Vegas, Nevada. The office will specialize in industrial owner/tenant representation, investment sales, and land sales, with plans to strategically recruit teams to grow their capabilities in office, retail, and multifamily.

The Lee & Associates Las Vegas team will be led by John Sharpe, SIOR, CCIM, LEED-AP as President. The founding team includes Danielle Steffen, SIOR and Geoffrey West, both as Principals in the office. In addition to their transactional agents, the team will also include April Wesley as Office Manager.

"John has been a champion of the Lee & Associates broker-owned model for years, and his leadership, vision, and experience make him the ideal choice to lead our new Las Vegas office," said Jeffrey Rinkov, CEO of Lee & Associates. "Having worked alongside John for many years, I have the utmost confidence in his ability to establish and grow a highly successful team. Under his leadership, supported by our collaborative national platform, this office will bring the exceptional service and expertise that clients have come to expect from Lee & Associates."

Sharpe is a seasoned commercial real estate professional with nearly three decades of industry experience specializing in industrial and investment sales, leasing, and land transactions. In 2002, he co-founded Lee & Associates of Illinois, growing it into a full-service brokerage with more than 50 professionals​. He currently serves on the Lee & Associates Board of Directors and as the firm’s Expansion Chair, leading strategic growth initiatives on a national scale. Sharpe is also a former board member of CompassionateLEE, Lee & Associates’ 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to philanthropic and community-driven efforts. A graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Finance and Real Estate, he holds professional licenses in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Nevada.

"The launch of Lee & Associates Las Vegas marks an exciting milestone, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to bring our unique, entrepreneurial culture to this dynamic market. For 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to our firm’s growth, and now, we are focused on establishing one of the premier commercial real estate offices in Las Vegas," said Sharpe. "Lee & Associates is built on a foundation of collaboration, ownership, and an unwavering commitment to client success - values that will guide our operation in Las Vegas. We’re hitting the ground running and look forward to making a positive impact in the community."

Lee & Associates has established an emphasis on expansion. New office locations in the last five years include Wilmington, NC; Austin, TX; Charlotte, NC; Tampa Bay, FL; Lafayette, LA; Lincoln, NE; Western Pennsylvania; Central California; Kansas City, KS; Baton Rouge, LA; Calgary, AB; Nashville, TN; Los Angeles – Downtown, CA; San Francisco, CA; Omaha, NE; Naples, FL; and Boston, MA.

The Lee & Associates Las Vegas office will be located at 8708 Spanish Ridge Avenue | Suite 115, ​Las Vegas, Nevada 89148. To contact John Sharpe, please email jsharpe@lee-associates.com.

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Lee & Associates offers an array of real estate services tailored to meet the needs of the company’s clients, including commercial real estate brokerage, integrated services, and construction services. Established in 1979, Lee & Associates is now an international firm with 80+ offices throughout North America. Our 1,750+ professionals regularly collaborate to make sure they are providing their clients with the most advanced, up-to-date market technology and information. For the latest news from Lee & Associates, visit lee-associates.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Link, our company blog.

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