Jack McNutt brings nearly four decades of commercial real estate experience to his clients as a California-licensed broker. Since joining Newmark, Irvine (formerly Grubb & Ellis, Newport Beach) in 1986, he has specialized in tenant representation, advising companies ranging from local businesses to major national firms. Throughout his career Mr. McNutt has completed more than 750 lease and sale transactions totaling well over $1.5 billion in value. His combination of market knowledge, professionalism, and passion for advocacy has earned him a reputation as one of Orange County’s most consistent top producers, averaging roughly 300,000 square feet of transactions each year.
Significant Transactions / Client Relationships
Client | Address | SF | Type |
First Foundation Bank | Lakeshore Towers, Irvine | 75,000 | Lease |
MicroPort Scientific | 16800 & 16802 Aston, Irvine | 115,000 | Purchase |
Qualcomm | Park Place, Irvine | 30,000 | Lease |
Kind Lending | 4 Hutton & 1920 Main, Irvine | 70,000 | Leases |
First American Corp. | Solana Center, Westlake, TX Various throughout U.S. | 615,000 500,000 | Lease Leases |
Wells Fargo Advisors | Irvine, Anaheim, Brea & Mission Viejo | 60,000 | Leases |
Fisher & Phillips | 2050 Main & 18400 Von Karman, Irvine | 60,000 | Leases |
Judicate West | Throughout CA | 100,000 | Leases |
Service Champions | 625 Columbia, Brea | 52,000 | Lease |
Stearns Lending | 4 Hutton & 555 Anton, Costa Mesa Various nationally | 120,000 500,000 | Leases Leases |
MetLife | Jamboree Center, Irvine | 70,000 | Lease |
JP Morgan Chase | Jamboree Center, Irvine | 67,000 | Lease |
KBS Conexant | 4000 MacArthur, Newport Beach | 373,000 | Purchase |
Mustek Corp. | 12 Waterworks, Irvine | 133,500 | Lease |
Albertsons | 1421 Manhattan, Fullerton | 131,000 | Purchase |
Professional Achievements / Affiliations
- In 1998, 2005 and 2013 Mr. McNutt was the #1 Producer in Orange County and has enjoyed Top 10 Producer recognition nationally
- Mr. McNutt maintains a Master of Corporate Real Estate (MCR) designation with CoreNet Global Corporate Real Estate Network
- Mr. McNutt was a member of the Grubb & Ellis President’s Council, which said title and membership was only awarded to an elite group
- Mr. McNutt has received Broker-of-the-Year recognition from various real estate organizations for his work in Orange County including The Irvine Company (15 times), EQ Office and LBA Realty, to name a few
Experience
- 1986 to present: Newmark, Irvine (formerly Grubb & Ellis, Newport Beach)
Education and Personal Background
Mr. McNutt graduated with honors from the University of Texas at El Paso, earning a BBA with a major in Real Estate. He and his wife live in Laguna Beach, CA, where they raised three children and where Mr. McNutt is an active member of Laguna Beach Net-Works Church. A lifelong music enthusiast, and former motocross racer, he spends his free time mountain biking local trails, ocean swimming, winter skiing, and fitting in rounds of golf.