Gleason has more than 17 years of experience in asset management, property & facility management, construction management and leasing. His experience includes the management and leasing of high-rise and suburban office buildings and industrial/R&D parks, renovation of numerous commercial projects, supervising, hiring, training and motivating management and leasing teams and developing property management procedures.

"I've known John professionally for well over 10 years, and I'm thrilled to be working with him," said Wilma Warshak, vice president of Colliers International. "His background is ideally suited for the challenges and opportunities running the local REMS operation. Colliers officials say they expect his leadership to cultivate continued growth as the company pursues both local and institutional management assignments. REMS manages more than 4.5 million sf throughout the Puget Sound region, with offices in Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma. The Northwest REMS offices staff seven professional property managers and twelve engineers.