Mike MacRi

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT MIKE MACRI

In the competitive world of commercial real estate, where volume often overshadows vision, MikeMacri stands out as a strategic leader with a rare blend of practical expertise, academic insight,and principled leadership. As Vice President at CBRE, Mike utilizes a broad platform to deliver tailoredsolutions that go beyond traditional brokerage. With over 20 years of experience in the Iowa market, hehas completed more than 10 million square feet of leasing transactions, led nearly 2 million square feetof development projects, and built lasting partnerships with national investors, multinational tenants,and government entities—driving economic impact locally and nationally.Mike’s unique value lies in his trifecta of roles: seasoned broker, innovative developer, and respectededucator. In addition to his work with CBRE, Mike has developed and invested in numerous real estateprojects and firms. He brings hands-on development expertise to complex site selections, build-to-suitprojects, and feasibility studies. His former role as Director of Real Estate for Business TransitionSolutions (BTS) and Myriad Advisor Solutions further expands his reach, guiding national siteacquisitions and strategic consultations that integrate real estate with long-term investment planning.In academia, Mike serves as an Associate Professor of Practice at Iowa State University’s Collegeof Design, where he teaches graduate-level courses in real estate development and economicdevelopment. His academic involvement enriches his client work with evidence-based insights andforward-thinking strategies.Mike holds elite credentials including CCIM, MRED, and the prestigious CRE designation, awardedby invitation to top professionals in the field. His expertise rivals that of large-market advisors, yethe remains deeply rooted in Iowa’s economic landscape demonstrated by his work as economicdevelopment consultant for municipalities with his work consulting with municipalities, contributing tostatewide development, and championing community-focused growth.Partnering with Mike means engaging a strategic architect of prosperity who combines deep marketknowledge, proprietary development insights, and academic foresight to deliver customized solutionsthat drive enduring success in a dynamic market across asset classes.