Colliers Names Brokerage Market Leader for South Florida
Dustin Ballard joins the company as Managing Director
MIAMI–Colliers | U.S. recently revealed that Dustin Ballard has joined the company as Managing Director and Brokerage Market Leader for South Florida. In his new role, Ballard will oversee all brokerage operations, recruitment, retention, and business development for the Colliers’ West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Miami/Brickell offices.
According to a prepared release, he will report to Stephanie Rodriguez, National Director, Industrial Services | U.S. and Executive Managing Director | Florida. “Under his leadership, we are poised to further enhance our market leading position and accelerate opportunities for our clients and professionals alike,” says Rodriquez.
An experienced real estate executive, Ballard has spent more than 15 years in the public and private sector in significant markets such as South Florida, Nashville, Silicon Valley and Los Angeles. His expertise spans a variety of asset types, including office, retail and mixed-use.
During his tenure as President and Head of Leasing at Tricera Capital, a Miami-based real estate investment firm, Ballard was instrumental in developing and implementing the company’s institutional leasing platform, a testament to his ability to drive growth.
“An organization’s strength lies in its people, and having previously been a client of Colliers, I have seen first-hand its ability to attract and retain top talent that ensures we deliver best-in-class service to our clients,” Ballard says. “I am eager to leverage my experience to contribute significantly to the growth of our brokerage business in South Florida.”