SRS Real Estate Partners is pleased to welcome Andrew Clemens as senior vice president in the Denver office. Focusing on tenant and landlord representation, Andrew recently relocated to Denver from New York City where he spent 12 years working his way up inside of some of New York's most prominent commercial real estate brokerages.
Spending the past five years with RIPCO Real Estate, Andrew focused exclusively on retail leasing in the outer-boroughs of NYC. He ran a team of fifteen brokers and spearheaded the marketing efforts for hundreds of retail listings. Throughout his career, he has closed retail leases totaling around two million square feet. His experience has given him a well-balanced understanding of both tenants' and landlords' needs in the markets that he serves. He has developed an extensive client list of active local, regional, and national tenants, while serving his landlord clients with an understanding of the challenges owners encounter as they structure leases with potential tenants.
Andrew’s decision to move to Denver centered around a desire for a lifestyle change distinctive from the fast pace of New York City, where he spent that past 12 years. It is not surprising that Denver was a draw for Andrew as the city has been ranked in the Top Five Best Places for Business and Career in the U.S. by Forbes, and downtown Denver has seen a 103% increase in high-tech employment growth since 2010, according to the Downtown Denver Partnership.
"I looked at a lot of other cities, but all signs seemed to point to Denver," said Clemens. “Aside from all of the great outdoor activities that Colorado offers, Denver is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation and many Fortune 500 companies are considering the area. Denver also has an amazing reputation for start-ups and franchising models. I'm very excited to be working with SRS' Denver team."
SRS’ Denver office has seen steady growth over the past few years, doubling the size of their brokerage team since 2018. Andrew’s arrival is the start of a heavy growth period for the Denver office as they continue to recruit talented professionals to the team.
“Our team is Colorado based, has impressive Colorado and national relationships, and we strive to be the best for all of our clients,” said Erik Christopher, managing principal for SRS’ Denver office. “Our market knowledge and innovative solutions keep SRS in the forefront of the dynamic growth of one of the nation’s hottest retail markets.”
About SRS Real Estate Partners
SRS Real Estate Partners is the largest real estate company in North America exclusively dedicated to retail services. Headquartered in Dallas with more than 25 offices worldwide, SRS’ strong reach and international presence provide the company with unparalleled knowledge both globally and domestically. As a result, clients of SRS have a competitive edge through a full range of offerings including brokerage services, corporate services, development services, and investment services. Since its inception in 1986, SRS has built a strong foundation in the retail real estate world and grown into one of the industry’s most influential and respected leaders. Our success is measured in the achievement of our clients’ objectives, satisfaction and trust. For more information, please visit www.srsre.com.
