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Olson joins brokerage team at The Grossman Companies

Experienced commercial real estate broker Michael Olson has joined the brokerage team at The Grossman Companies, Inc. Richard McKinnon, the company's Director of Brokerage Services, said, "Mike is a great addition to our brokerage team. He brings a wealth of experience and contacts throughout Greater Boston and the South Shore, and we know he will generate opportunities with a primary focus on tenant representation." Olson said, "I am thrilled and honored to be working with such a well respected company. In my previous role I had the privilege of working with the Grossmans on behalf of two of their office properties and was able to see firsthand what a smart, hardworking, and capable group of real estate professionals they are." Jacob Grossman, who manages Grossman Cos. Acquisitions said, "Mike is aggressive, entrepreneurial, energetic and honest and will be a great addition to our team." For the last five years Olson served in various roles with Jones Lang LaSalle including research, assisting with sales transactions, and generating office leasing opportunities. He is a licensed real estate salesperson and is a member of the national and Massachusetts chapters of ULI, NAIOP, and REFA. The Grossman Companies, Inc., offers a full range of brokerage services, with a focus on sales and leasing of commercial property throughout New England.
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