Chris' Biography

PROFILE: Chris has been a commercial real estate advisor with Lee & Associates since 2010 and had previously provided commercial real estate services with CB Richard Ellis, Inc. beginning in 2005. He is a Madison native and a graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. While specializing in real estate acquisition, site selection, financial modeling, and negotiation, Chris has successfully executed hundreds of purchase and lease transactions representing his client’s diligently. He has advised on market penetration strategy and overall site and market analytics for his clients. Chris has also consulted on tax increment financing (TIF) projects and assisted in financial modeling and execution. Chris consistently works to the highest professional standards and thrives when working with other professionals to deliver results that benefit both the client and the company. His broad experience and concern for client interests allows him to bring focus to each individual transaction. Ethical practices are the backbone of Chris’ success. In 2015, Chris was named Partner at Lee and Associates of Madison and in 2019 Managing Partner. In addition to real estate brokerage, Chris manages and services a balanced portfolio of real estate investments across a number of asset classes to maintain and achieve quality equity returns. Recent Land and Building Sales Activity: Sale of 31.4 Acres - $1,155,000.00 in Middleton, WI; Sale of 13.5 Acres - $2,435,000.00 in Middleton, WI; Sale of 3.05 Acres (Lot 21, Fish Hatchery Rd.) - $1,305,000.00 in Madison, WI; Sale of 2.5 Acres - $1,287,000.00 in Cottage Grove, WI; Sale of 3.75 Acres (Fitchburg Orchard Pointe) in Fitchburg, WI; Sale of 11.95 Acres - $5,205,420.00 in Fitchburg, WI; Sale of 44,000 sq. ft. vacant office building in UW Research Park - $4,000,000 in Madison, WI; Sale/Assemblage of 5 acres of land for retail development - $1,797,000 in Sun Prairie, WI; Recent Leasing Activity: Lease to Anytime Fitness (Oconomowoc, WI for 5,880 sq. ft.; Lake Delton, WI for 5,000 sq. ft. and Lake Mills, WI for 5,039 sq. ft.); Lease to 7-Eleven for 2,500 sq. ft. in Madison, WI; Lease to Goodwill Industries for 12,500 sq. ft. in Sun Prairie, WI. AFFILIATIONS: International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Member; Madison Commercial Real Estate Brokers Group, Member.