DENVER—Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF) is expanding its Denver operation's regional tenant representation and financial client services divisions with the addition of Jim McGrath as executive managing director and Tom Pappas as managing director, along with Mike Easter, managing director with NGKF Capital Markets.

“We are fortunate to have the added strength and experience of this high caliber team,” commented regional managing director Kevin McCabe. “Jim and Tom are an extremely dedicated and successful duo, with satisfied, high-profile clients, exhaustive national relationships, and deep industry experience across numerous sectors. The addition of Mike to NGKF Capital Markets adds considerable strength in debt and equity placement for multihousing assets. The firm's dedication to expanding our services line in Colorado is unwavering, and these individuals all offer multi-market expertise and a client-service emphasis that complements our service platform and company values perfectly.”

McGrath brings more than 29 years of experience to NGKF. During his career, he has completed in excess of 10 million square feet of transactions, including headquarter, build-to-suits and multi-market assignments. His expertise is helping companies accurately define their requirements and then financially structure real estate solutions that maximize flexibility and minimize occupancy costs. Jim's client roster comprises national and international companies alike, including Kutak Rock, National CineMedia, Rio Tinto and Red Robin.