Chris McGauran
TRANSACTION MANAGER
Colliers
christopher.mcgauran@colliers.com
(414) 861-9383
As a Transaction Manager at Colliers, I create value through strategic, data-driven execution across all asset classes, partnering with companies to deliver results locally and nationally.
Q) What do you enjoy the most about commercial real estate?
A) The thing I like most about commercial real estate is the relationships and networking you are able to build within the industry whether that be through the job itself or at various events.
Q) What is the best piece of advice you have received?
A) “Strong relationships drive success — people like to deals with people they like.”
Q) What is your favorite quote?
A) “Success isn’t owned. It’s leased, and rent is due every day.” – JJ Watt
Q) Where did you grow up?
A) Mequon, WI
Q) What was cool when you were growing up but isn’t cool now?
A) The Facebook “Poke” feature
Q) What’s your favorite place to travel to?
A) Lambeau Field
Q) Which projects are you involved in/most excited about?
A) One of the projects I am currently involved in is managing the real estate portfolio of an industrial company with over 120 locations globally. This has been very interesting to understand and learn from on a day-to-day basis.
Q) If you could have lunch with anyone in the world, who would it be?
A) Simon Sinek
Q) What made you choose Commercial Real Estate?
A) I grew up caddying for people in the industry that had an awesome work-life balance and a lot of money, which sounded pretty great.
Q) What is a goal you would like to accomplish within your Commercial Real Estate career?
A) I would like to eventually be on the ownership side of commercial real estate and have an investment portfolio of my own.
Q) What do you hope to get out of your NextGen Experience?
A) I would like to grow my network and learn more about different companies and how they operate within our industry.
Q) Anything else you would like to share?
A) Like most people around here — I am a huge Wisconsin sports fan and love to go out to watch any/all of the games.