SEATTLE—Northwest commercial real estate leader Jim Bowles has been named president of Kidder Mathews' Brokerage Services Division. The new position was created to facilitate strategic, long-term growth of the company's commercial brokerage business. Bowles will officially begin his new role January.

“Jim's experience and track record in our industry is unmatched," said Kidder Mathews CEO and chairman Jeff Lyon. "As we look to expand our market share in existing and new markets, there's no doubt in my mind that he is the right person to help us grow the company."

In his 30-year career, Bowles has held senior management positions at leading national commercial brokerages, including Colliers International, Cushman & Wakefield, and CBRE. During his leadership from 2001 and 2014, CBRE's Seattle operation grew its annual revenue from $12 million to nearly $200 million.

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David Phillips

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