“Jim brings the relationships, market knowledge and experience we need to grow Grubb & Ellis’ presence in Houston,” says Moody Younger, executive managing director, Texas. “While we are excited about Jim’s background in capital markets, as the success of our investments platform is integral to our future growth, we are also highly confident that his influence will enable us to strategically grow all our business lines in Houston.”

Adams joins Grubb & Ellis from NorthMarq Capital, where he was a senior vice president specializing in debt and equity services. Prior to joining NorthMarq in 2009, he was senior vice president and branch manager at Capmark Finance Inc., predecessor of GMAC Mortgage Commercial, for five years, during which time he opened the firm’s Houston office and grew his team to a staff of 10. During his tenure, the Houston office’s annual revenue grew to almost $3.5 million and was widely recognized as one of the leading local Freddie Mac multi housing seller-servicers, prior to its acquisition by Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC in 2009.

Prior to joining GMAC in 2004, Adams spent five years as a senior vice president of Q10/Kinghorn, Driver, Hough & Co., where specialized in the placement of debt and equity on income producing real estate, and four years with L.J. Melody & Co. He began his mortgage banking career in 1987 with Holliday Fenoglio Fowler LP.

“I am excited about the opportunity to be a part of Grubb & Ellis’ expansion in the Houston market,” Adams says. “We’ve got a great team of real estate professionals, and I’m confident that we can expand on the platform that is already in place.”

Stallings joins Grubb & Ellis from Integra Realty Resources, where he spent six years as an associate director. In addition to managing and training associates, he specialized in appraisal production and procurement, focusing on properties throughout North America, Central America and the Caribbean.

“Chris is an excellent leader with a diverse range of experience in the appraisal industry both nationally and internationally. He will be a valuable member of our team and an essential part of our growth,” says Haney, president, Grubb & Ellis Landauer Appraisal & Valuation.

Prior to joining Integra, Stallings spent a decade at CB Richard Ellis Valuation and Advisors Services were he was the Northern California regional manager. Earlier, he spent three years as the Southern regional manager of Standard and Poor’s, which included the oversight of the company’s offices in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Alabama. Stallings began his appraisal career in 1984.