Automotive Desk

Patrich Jett, SIOR, MCR, LEED AP, IAMC Fellow with Colliers International is the market leader for high-profile real estate transactions and development projects in Greater Detroit / Ann Arbor > and for global clients executing multi-state projects and projects abroad.  As Chair of Colliers Global Automotive Desk, many of these clients are in the automotive sector including Tier I and Tier II part suppliers.

In 2011, Patrich established the Automotive Solutions Group within Colliers International after completing a number of substantial transactions related to the automotive industry.  He has become the “go to” subject matter expert at Colliers International for global automotive real estate as demonstrated by his team’s client roster.

Patrich works with a team of real estate professionals consisting of Randy Book, Audrey Correa, Brittany Cappoferri, and Scott Latham; along with the Colliers Logistics and Transportation (L&T) Solutions Group and platform of over 16,000+ professionals, in 550+ offices, in 65+ countries.  Together they represent corporate clients to implement their global real estate objectives with a focus on multi-market tenant representation and corporate transaction management.  

These services include multi-market: Site Selection and Incentives; Built-to-Suit Projects; Industrial SPEC Development; Institutional Investment Sales; M&A Services including Sale-Leasebacks and Lease Restructuring; Tenant Representation; Commercial Brokerage for Property Acquisitions (Lease and Purchase) and Dispositions (For Sale); and Corporate Account Management / Portfolio Optimization (including Lease Administration).

In 2020 and 2022, SIOR awarded Patrich with one of the Top 50 National Industrial Projects; In 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021, Colliers International awarded Patrich and his team numerous awards including the: Everest Award as a Top 5 Broker in Detroit/Ann Arbor; Top Outgoing Referral; Top Office Transaction; Top Land Deal; and Top Retail Transaction.

Patrich lives in Ann Arbor, MI with his wife Kristyne, sons Mason (16) and Connor (15), 4 dogs and 4 cats… In his spare time, he enjoys trail running, listening to vinyl, a nice glass of wine, and spending time UpNorth.  Patrich also donates his time to various charities and organizations, such as Ann Arbor Community Foundation, 100 Businesses That Care, Ele’s Place, and Food Gatherers.

Please contact him at +1 (734) 660-0763 or [email protected] to discuss your next project.

Warwick Johnston is Head of Solutions Development, Corporate Solutions | Americas at Colliers International and is responsible for leadership of all aspects of Corporate Solutions business development and marketing. Corporate Solutions houses the service lines that are typically offered to multi-market and/or multi-service Occupier Clients.  These service lines include Strategy and Innovation (consulting and technology services and lease administration), Account Management, Solutions Development, Transaction Management, Project Management, and Facilities Management.  As part of leading Solutions Development, Warwick also works actively with some clients to develop an in-depth understanding of their key business strategies, create a customized solution to meet their objectives and hand over to the deployment team for the execution of that strategy on an on-going basis.

With more than 30 years’ experience in brokerage and industrial development in the Upstate of South Carolina and beyond, I offer expert advice and a unique perspective which gives my clients the edge in a competitive market. 

My experience includes the planning, acquisition and implementation of more than 31 industrial parks in key manufacturing and distribution markets. In addition, I have been responsible for the development of more than 38 million square feet of industrial space including Class A manufacturing, automotive supply, warehouse, logistics fulfillment and e-commerce related facilities. 

More than 140 clients have relied on me to manage the start-up and implementation of their facilities. This background brings invaluable experience and understanding which allows me to meet the needs of tenants, developers and investors “from dock-door to C-suite”.

Paul McManus is a Vice Chair and one of the senior leaders of Occupier Services Bay Area (OSBA) in Silicon Valley.  OSBA specializes in occupier representation providing clients with a platform of integrated services in local, national, and global markets. Paul is a senior point of contact on multiple accounts for OSBA and has vast experience with complex transactions both in Silicon Valley and in numerous markets throughout the world. Paul represents the interests of his corporate portfolio clients and scaling start-up clients, ranging from Fortune 100 firms (software, hardware, medical device, biotech and professional services) to venture capital-funded growth companies.

Paul is a third generation Bay Area resident. He and his wife Ashley have three daughters (Madison 7, Mackenzie 5 and Margo 3). Paul joined Colliers in the  Bay Area  in 2007. Paul is an outdoor enthusiast. He enjoys snow skiing, wakeboarding, golfing, running, hiking, biking and swimming. Paul is a lifelong 49ers, Giants and Warriors fan. His downtime is spent coaching his girls in soccer, softball and golf. 

Leon Manoff is a Vice Chairman in Colliers International’s New York office. He represents major corporations as advisor and works with clients to design and execute real estate strategies that reduce risk, increase profitability, facilitate talent acquisition and retention, and incorporate a work environment that aligns with the company’s brand. He has assisted clients from across the industry spectrum, but specializes in real estate for the publishing and insurance sectors.

Tripp Alexander is a Partner with the firm and the Director of Industrial Services for Colliers International | Alabama. He and his team are currently responsible for the marketing of over 2.0 million square feet of industrial property across the state of Alabama, in addition to his tenant and buyer representative projects. During his fifteen (15) year tenure in the industry, he has closed
hundreds of millions in lease and sales transactions across sixteen (16) states. 

Tripp works with industrial owners and occupiers to assist them in making informed real estate decisions regarding both land and buildings. His experience includes site selection, acquisitions, dispositions, project budgeting, agency sales and leasing as well as, property due diligence. Tripp’s thorough approach utilizes his extensive market knowledge, careful research of comparable
buildings and historic transactions and diligent analysis of financial and qualitative factors. This thorough and tech-savvy approach has enabled Tripp to solve challenging problems for the benefit of his clients and be an industry leader in his market.

I specialize in creating innovative solutions and competitive advantages for my clients.  I am a seasoned real estate professional and have a long history of successful transactions over 100,000 SF.  I focus on cities and properties along the I-75 corridor in KY and OH.  This area has become extremely vibrant and I’m proud to have contributed to its growth.  Over the past 30 years, I’ve completed more than 325 transactions totaling more than 40 million SF and valued at over $400 million to date.  Long-term clients include Delphi, Gap, W. P. Carey, and General Motors.

I am a natural born connector and love negotiating on behalf of my clients.  There’s nothing I like better than solving problems.  I have a large network of real estate professionals that I am continually developing and expanding.  I serve in leadership roles with SIOR (Society of Office & Industrial Realtors, an educational international association of 3,000 brokers, developers, and investors), and am members of the elite Colliers Logistics and Transportation Solutions Group, and CSCMP (Counsel of Supply Chain Management Professionals).  As I tell my family and friends, everything comes down to logistics!

I am known for my deep real estate knowledge of the Greater Cincinnati area, my persistence, representing my clients the way they want to be represented, and operating at all times with honesty and integrity.