Tom Brown

Principal
Lee & Associates Pacific Northwest - Tacoma

Specializing in Office, Investment, & Retail

BROKER NAME

Tom Brown
Principal

D: 253.444.3024
C: 253.219.6411

Biography

Specializing in Office, Investment, & Retail

Tom joined Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services in 2019, with 18 years experience as a commercial broker in the real estate industry.

During his career, Tom has focused primarily on investment sales and leasing in the office sector. Due to his in-depth knowledge of commercial real estate and his reputation for service excellence, Tom has been involved in a diverse mix of sale and development opportunities, including over 30 downtown Tacoma properties.  Additionally, he had the unique experience of taking DuPont's 1,000-acre Northwest Landing Master Planned Community from entitlement through land sales, development, and leasing.

Prior to joining Lee & Associates, Tom spent 9 years with Neil Walter Company , and also 9 years with Colliers International, where he was consistently awarded as one of Colliers International "Northwest Top Performers".  Tom spent 25 previous years in the commercial furniture industry, twelve of which as owner and operator of Executive Suites Commercial Office Furniture.  He was recognized as a top commercial furniture specialist in space planning, design, and supply.

Notable Transactions

  1. Northwest Landing Master Planned Community - 1,000 Acres - DuPont

  2. State Farm - 300,000 SF (largest Class A office lease in downtown Tacoma)

  3. Centennial I & II, Tacoma - 236,000 SF

  4. Iverson / Sloy Property, Lacey - $35,000,000

  5. Centennial I & II, Tacoma - $31,000,000

  6. Allenmore Building B, Tacoma - $25,000,000

  7. Downtown Tacoma:  Bank of California, Ninth & Broadway Building, Old City Hall, Horizon Pacific Center, One Pacific Building, Provident Building, and Payless/Kress Building

Professional Affiliations

  • Commercial Brokers Association (CBA)

  • Washington State Commercial Association of Realtors (WSCAR)

  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

Education

  • A. Business / A. Art & Architecture - University of Puget Sound

Community Involvement

  • Pierce County Sheriff's Executive Advisory Panel

  • Tacoma Golf and Country Club - Past President