Griffin Rich is a director in Newmark’s Houston office. An integral member of the tenant representation team, providing strategic consulting services to office and industrial tenants, including clients in the oil and gas, distribution and manufacturing industries, locally and nationally. Specializing in all areas of industrial property brokerage including leasing, purchasing and build to suit negotiations, Mr. Rich has completed more than 4 million square feet in transactions throughout his career.
Mr. Rich offers first-hand knowledge and experience in the various facets of the commercial real estate market and a comprehensive understanding of the office and industrial leasing markets. His service-first attitude and attention to detail serves his clients well. By thoroughly understanding his clients’ business goals and objectives, Mr. Rich delivers comprehensive strategic planning and market analysis that helps his clients achieve their long term strategic and financial goals.
Mr. Rich joined Newmark in 2018, when the firm acquired acclaimed tenant representation firm Jackson Cooksey. He joined Jackson Cooksey in 2010.
Partial List of Lease Transactions
- 1701 South 16th Street, La Porte, TX, Port Crossing Commerce Center Overland Distribution, 200,000 SF
- 4001 Kendrick Plaza Drive, Houston, TX, World Houston Business Center: Abacus Plumbing, 61,750 SF
Partial Client List
- Abacus Plumbing
- Coastal HVAC Supply
- ECMD, Inc.
- Equipment Depot
- Favorite Brands
- Fleenor Paper
- G.S. Hydro
- ITF
- Janco Foods, Inc.
- Summit Electric
- Sun & Ski Sports
- Tri Star Freight System, Inc.
- Wyatt Field Service
Personal Affiliations
- Member, The Lamb and Goat Rodeo Committee
- Member, Gatekeepers Committee, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR)
Education
Mr. Rich earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in sports/sponsorship and sales management from Baylor University.