Chris Kirk

Chris Kirk is Managing Director of Colliers International in their newly expanded downtown Salt Lake City office. As an office specialist, he believes in the value of building long-term relationships. Close attention to client requirements is the foundation of his career in the commercial real estate industry. Chris earns the trust and confidence of his clients through hard work, dedication and effective performance. He is particularly interested in locating businesses new to the Utah market. 

Chris is continuously recognized as a top producer broker. With nearly three decades of experience in the commercial real estate business, Chris brings real estate transactions to timely and successful completion. He knows the Utah office market, and he recognizes both the problems and the opportunities present at all points of the market cycle. Chris is an expert in the downtown market, defense, and life science sectors.

Chris is among a select group of commercial real estate agents who have achieved the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) designation. 
He is the past president of the Utah chapter and a current Trustee for the SIOR Foundation. He has also taught commercial real estate continuing education courses and was honored to be presenting the Utah Office Market Report at the 2019 National Association of Industrial and Office Professionals (NAIOP) Commercial Real Estate Symposium.

A graduate of the University of Utah, Chris has studied in Europe. He is a global traveler and an avid outdoorsman. For over ten years Chris has organized an annual ski event for industry professionals and clients to gather from around the country, build relationships and ski Utah resorts. Chris draws on a wide range of experience to understand his clients and serve their commercial real estate interests. He and his wife Johanna enjoy living in Utah, where they are raising their twin teen daughters.

Notable Clients

• Century Link
• Raytheon
• First American Title
• Scientia Vascular
• Bank of Utah
• Franklin Covey
• Albany Composites
• Arcadis IBI Group

Specializations

Life Sciences Group, Tenant Advisory Council