Ackerman Retail, a division of Ackerman & Co., has strengthened its comprehensive services platform by appointing investment sales veteran Craig Taylor as Senior Vice President. Taylor, who spent more than 25 years at CBRE in its Capital Market Group, will continue to specialize in the sale of multi-tenant retail properties, bringing nearly 200 retail transactions totaling over $1.3 billion in career sales volume to the firm. The appointment signals Ackerman Retail's commitment to expanding its investment sales capabilities, particularly for unanchored and shadow-anchored shopping centers.
Taylor's extensive experience and established relationships with local, national, and regional investors align with the firm's strategic focus on serving this market segment. Leo Wiener, President of Ackerman Retail, stated that the firm is excited to enhance its investment sales platform by adding Taylor to the team, noting he brings an outstanding track record, strong relationships with investors, and a team-centric approach that matches the culture and client focus. Taylor emphasized the opportunity to join an experienced team with a collaborative approach to growing its third-party portfolio, appreciating the emphasis on building long-term client relationships.
This alignment suggests the firm is positioning itself to capture more market share in regional retail investment sales. The move also enhances Ackerman Retail's ability to offer integrated capital solutions. Taylor looks forward to leveraging the firm's existing debt and equity services to assist clients with financing for acquisitions and recapitalizations. This capability is further supported by Jonathan Rice, Executive Vice President of Capital Markets, who joined from CBRE in 2025 and helps arrange a wide range of financing options for third-party clients.
The combined expertise of Taylor and Rice creates a more robust capital markets team capable of handling complex transactions from sale through financing. The addition of Taylor represents a significant step in Ackerman Retail's growth strategy, enhancing its competitive position in the Southern commercial real estate market by combining deep local market knowledge with substantial transaction experience and capital markets access. For more information about the firm's services, visit https://www.ackermanco.com.
