Industry Leader Kevin Clarke Joins Avison Young in Pittsburgh

Duke Kingsley, Avison Young Principal and Managing Director of the company’s Pittsburgh office, announced today that commercial real estate veteran Kevin Clarke has joined Avison Young’s property management operation in Pittsburgh.

“We are very pleased to have Kevin Clarke join our growing operation in Pittsburgh. Kevin is one of the most respected professionals and industry leaders in the market,” comments Kingsley. “His comprehensive commercial real estate experience, in-depth industry knowledge and longstanding client relationships are perfectly aligned with our commitment to provide best-in-class services to our valued clients. The addition of Kevin further demonstrates Avison Young’s commitment to the Pittsburgh market, and is another important step in the execution of our company’s growth plan.”

Clarke brings to Avison Young 29 years of commercial real estate experience related to property management in Pennsylvania. His diverse experience includes vision and strategic/operational planning; ground-up development; portfolio management; and re-engineering operations and process improvement.

Prior to joining Avison Young, Clarke spent 29 years with Grubb & Ellis and Newmark Grubb Knight Frank where he served as Vice President.

“The move to Avison Young is a great opportunity to be a part of an emerging and innovative company,” says Clarke. “I am excited to be continuing my career with the fastest-growing real estate firm in North America, and working with my new colleagues in the U.S. and Canada. Avison Young’s Principal-led, client-service model is extremely appealing and will enhance my ability to service my new and existing clients.”

Clarke holds an Environmental Science degree from California University of Pennsylvania. He received his RPA from BOMA and LEED AP from the USGBC. He is the current President of BOMA-Pittsburgh, a board member of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and a board member of the Green Building Alliance.

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