Binswanger Appoints Three New Vice Presidents in Chicago


CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - September 9, 2009) - As part of its worldwide expansion effort, Binswanger is pleased to announce that Sean Lyons, Shaun Buss and Ryan Tobias have been appointed as Vice Presidents, and will operate out of its Chicago office. They will work closely with Rich Plonsker, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Midwest Region, a well-respected, 24-year industry veteran in the region, who heads the Midwest region. Their primary responsibility will be commercial and industrial real estate transaction activity for clients in the metro market. A forceful and long-time player in Chicago, Binswanger has worked with numerous prestigious corporate clients in Chicago including Motorola, Kohler, Bissell, Inc., Shell, Morton International, Boeing, Medline Industries, Videojet Technologies, Rotella Capital Management, Illinois Tool Works, among others.

Sean Lyons, Shaun Buss and Ryan Tobias bring invaluable expertise to Binswanger garnered from their extensive experience in the Chicago area. In addition to spearheading investment projects, the three will work with Plonsker in strategic consulting and transaction work with a focus on Binswanger's pioneering industry-specific Special Projects Groups -- Life Sciences, Technology, Distribution, Food and Automotive -- cultivating a new level of strategic real estate.

According to Mr. Plonsker, "These three professionals bring dynamic support and a unique level of transaction experience to the benefit of our clients around the United States. We are excited to have them join our growing Midwest operation."

Prior to joining the Binswanger, Messrs. Buss, Lyons and Tobias were employed by Marcus & Millichap, heading up one of the leading investment teams in the company.

Sean Lyons, Shaun Buss and Ryan Tobias attended Boston College, DePaul University and the University of Michigan respectively.

Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa., Binswanger is an international full-service real estate organization with offices worldwide throughout the U.S.A., Canada, Mexico and South America, the U.K. and Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Contact Information: CONTACT: Ellen Weiss 215-448-6216

Binswanger has appointed Sean Lyons, Shaun Buss and Ryan Tobias as Vice Presidents, operating out of its Chicago office