Utah’s Leading Industrial CRE Team Expands
Utah’s Leading Industrial CRE Team Expands
At Newmark Mountain West, we are committed to delivering best-in-class service and strategic insight across the Utah’s industrial commercial real estate market. As we continue to grow and evolve as a top-tier brokerage and consulting firm, we are proud to welcome five exceptional professionals to our Industrial Services team: Ben Richardson, Kolby Long, Cristal Taren, Jake Johanson, and Josh McNall.
Each brings a unique set of skills, deep market knowledge, and a shared commitment to client success. Their arrival further elevates our capabilities and reinforces our position as a leader in the industrial sector.
Ben Richardson
With over a decade of experience and more than $500 million in transaction volume, Ben is a proven force in industrial real estate and development. His tailored approach to landlord and tenant representation has delivered exceptional outcomes for over 200 clients. Most recently, Ben led a 200,000-square-foot build-to-suit lease for a Fortune 50 company. This achievement highlights his ability to drive high-value results in complex projects.
Kolby Long
Since 2018, Kolby has been crafting real estate strategies that align with his clients’ long-term business goals. His deep-rooted knowledge of the Salt Lake and Utah County markets, combined with his relationship-driven approach, ensures elite-level representation. Kolby’s passion for the region’s growth and his dedication to client success make him a valuable asset to our expanding team.
Cristal Taren
Cristal brings a sharp analytical mindset and operational precision to every transaction. Her ability to transform data into actionable strategies, manage complex documentation, and maintain clear communication across stakeholders ensures a seamless and transparent experience for clients. Her attention to detail and process-driven approach will be instrumental in supporting our team’s continued excellence.
Jake Johanson
Jake joins us with direct experience in site selection, property acquisition and retail development across Salt Lake and Utah County. He’s currently studying Operations and Supply Chain at the University of Utah and brings a sharp, hands-on approach to project coordination and market analysis. Jake’s focus, follow-through and energy make him a strong fit for our team.
Josh McNall
Joshua brings a versatile marketing background shaped by freelance work and experience with a Fortune 5 company. He specializes in project management, brand strategy and content creation, with a sharp eye for detail and a collaborative mindset. His cross-industry perspective and creative energy add momentum to our marketing efforts.
As we welcome Ben, Kolby, and Cristal, Jake and Josh, we reaffirm our commitment to delivering unmatched service, insight, and results to our clients. Their addition marks a significant step forward in our mission to lead the industrial CRE space with integrity, innovation, and expertise.
About Newmark Mountain West
Newmark Mountain West, an independently owned and operated member of the Newmark Licensee Group, delivers a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services tailored to Newmark clients across the US Intermountain region. With nearly 200 professionals operating across Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming and Montana, it is the region’s dominant commercial real estate firm. The operation is led by Chief Executive Officer at Newmark Mountain West Commercial Nick Wood, who oversees an integrated team of experts serving occupiers, investors and developers.
The team leverages Newmark’s (Nasdaq: NMRK) global platform to deliver a full suite of services that power every stage of the property life cycle—from strategy to execution—through offices worldwide.
Discussion of Forward-Looking
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company’s business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.