Northmarq announces strategic formation of three national groups specializing in healthcare, shopping centers and restaurants
MINNEAPOLIS (March 31, 2025) – Northmarq is excited to announce the strategic launch of three national commercial real estate practice groups, further solidifying its leadership in specialized investment sales and capital markets. The newly established groups—the, National Healthcare Group, National Shopping Center Group and National Restaurant Group—will enhance Northmarq’s ability to serve clients with industry-focused expertise across the country.
“These new teams show how committed we are to offering our clients comprehensive solutions backed by deep industry knowledge,” said Jeff Cox, Northmarq’s executive managing director of commercial investment sales. “By expanding our focus in key sectors, we’re creating greater value for our clients, building new relationships, and strengthening Northmarq’s role as a go-to partner in commercial real estate investment sales and financing.”
The National Healthcare Group, directed by Toby Scrivner (Tulsa), will bring together a team of experienced professionals, including Scott Briggs (Tulsa), Kelly Largent (Tulsa) and Jeff Matulis (Tulsa), with John Heitmann (Chicago) leading Debt + Equity. This group is dedicated to bridging the gap between healthcare providers and commercial real estate opportunities across the country, supporting expansion projects, new facility acquisitions, and property optimization.
The National Shopping Center Group will feature a collaborative leadership structure with Kevin Adatto (Portland), Sean Tufts (Seattle), Margaret Caldwell (Atlanta), Ryan Roedersheimer (Cincinnati) and Greg Laughton (Charlotte), with Noah Juran (Cincinnati), Chad Owens (Houston), Michael Salzman (Denver) and others leading Debt + Equity. This team will focus on neighborhood, grocery-anchored, regional, and power center retail properties, working closely with Northmarq’s Debt + Equity specialists to offer full-service solutions nationwide.
The National Restaurant Group, led by Matt Lipson (Portland) and Mike Philbin (San Diego), with Jada Purchase (St. Louis) as the team’s designated Debt + Equity partner, will provide comprehensive advisory services to restaurant operators, developers, and investors. Leveraging proprietary data and extensive market experience, the group will support transactions in the quick service and casual dining sectors.
Northmarq is a full-service capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, offering seamless collaboration with top experts in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. The company combines industry-leading capabilities with a flexible structure, enabling its national team of experienced professionals to create innovative solutions for clients. Northmarq’s solid foundation and entrepreneurial approach have built a loan servicing portfolio of more than $76 billion and a two-year transaction volume of $52 billion. For more information, visit www.northmarq.com.