Ackerman Retail, a division of Ackerman & Co., has strengthened its comprehensive services platform with the appointment of investment sales veteran Craig Taylor as Senior Vice President. Taylor brings more than 25 years of experience from CBRE's Capital Market Group, where he specialized in the sale of multi-tenant retail properties and closed nearly 200 retail transactions totaling more than $1.3 billion in sales volume throughout his career.
Taylor will continue to focus on investment sales of unanchored and shadow-anchored shopping centers, bringing his expertise to Ackerman Retail's expanding platform. The move represents a significant enhancement to the firm's investment sales capabilities, particularly in the Southern commercial real estate market where Ackerman & Co. has operated since 1967.
"We're excited to enhance our investment sales platform by adding Craig to our team," said Leo Wiener, President of Ackerman Retail. "He brings an outstanding track record, strong relationships with local, national and regional investors, and a team-centric approach that matches our culture and client focus."
Taylor expressed enthusiasm about joining the firm, noting that "Joining Ackerman Retail is a great opportunity for me to be a part of an experienced team with a collaborative approach to growing its third-party portfolio. I really appreciate their emphasis on building long-term client relationships. Ackerman's platform specializes in local and regional capital, which has also been my focus."
The appointment follows the 2025 hiring of Jonathan Rice, Executive Vice President of Capital Markets, who also joined from CBRE and helps arrange a wide range of financing options for third-party clients. Taylor looks forward to leveraging Ackerman's debt and equity services to assist clients in obtaining financing for acquisitions and recapitalizations, creating a more comprehensive capital markets offering for retail property investors.
For business and technology leaders monitoring commercial real estate trends, this strategic hire signals Ackerman Retail's commitment to expanding its market position in retail investment sales. The firm has completed more than 10 million square feet of transactions valued at $1.7 billion to date, and Taylor's addition could accelerate growth in this segment. The move also reflects broader industry trends toward consolidation of expertise and the increasing importance of specialized capital markets knowledge in commercial real estate transactions.
Taylor's extensive relationships with investors across local, national and regional markets position Ackerman Retail to capture more transaction volume in the competitive retail property sector. The firm's platform, which includes development, management, and investment services across 44 million square feet of commercial space, gains additional credibility in investment sales with Taylor's proven track record. More information about the firm's services is available at https://www.ackermanco.com.
