HOUSTON – (Realty News Report) – CBRE announced that John Nicholson, a veteran commercial real estate broker, has joined its Houston office as Vice Chairman. In this role, Nicholson will focus on representing industrial users in the Houston market.
Nicholson has more than 20 years of industry experience and joined CBRE from Colliers where he served as Vice Chairman and Principal.
His professional career also includes tenures as President of Douglas Development Partners, Executive Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield and Senior Vice President at Transwestern. He was also Executive Vice President of Development at AVERA Companies.
Nicholson, who is highly experienced in the Houston Ship Channel area, was featured in an extensive Q&A interview with Realty News Report in 2017.
Nicholson Completed Over 800 Transactions
Throughout his career, Nicholson has successfully completed more than 800 transactions, totaling over $2 billion in value. Nicholson has consistently been ranked as a top producer in the Houston market and received the 2024 NAIOP Broker of the Year, NAIOP Industrial Deal of the Year, and HBJ Landmark Deal of the Year awards.
“John’s unparalleled expertise in industrial representation and his remarkable ability to consistently deliver significant value for his clients make him an invaluable addition to our Houston team,” said Russell Hodges, Senior Managing Director and Houston Market Leader for CBRE. “His strategic insight, coupled with an impressive track record of successful transactions, will undoubtedly enhance our service offerings and reinforce CBRE’s position in the market.”
(See recent related story on Russell Hodges being named CBRE’s Houston Market Leader.)
“I am excited to join the dynamic team at CBRE in Houston and contribute to the firm’s continued growth and success,” said Nicholson. “I look forward to leveraging my experience and relationships to further enhance our industrial services platform and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.”
Nicholson attended Southern Methodist University and the University of Houston. Before working in commercial real estate, Nicholson was a second-round pick in the Major League Baseball Draft by the Colorado Rockies.
Dec. 27, 2025 Realty News Report Copyright 2025
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