Tom Fritz is a senior vice president and managing director in Northmarq’s Chicago office, where he specializes in the sale of net-lease properties nationally, with a focus on the Midwest region. Tom has an exceptional accomplishment record, closing more than 200 transactions throughout his ten years in commercial real estate. Prior to Northmarq, Tom served as managing director and partner at Stan Johnson Company (SJC). Before SJC, Tom was a vice president at Mid-America Real Estate, part of its net-lease investment sales group. At Mid-America, he worked closely with some of the Midwest’s top brokers in retail leasing, property management and tenant representation, building a valuable background expertise in all facets of the net-lease sector. Previously at Guaranteed Rate Mortgage Company, Tom ranked No. 1 producer out of 60 sales associates. Tom began his career at General Growth Properties, where he was as a specialty leasing agent, responsible for more than $7 million in annual leasing income. Tom takes a consultative, value-added approach with clients, advising them throughout the entire property ownership lifecycle. His expertise ranges from initial lease negotiations to 1031 exchange proceeds into a replacement property. Tom's big picture approach allows him to develop long-term relationships with clients, making him an invaluable resource and vital member of their investment teams. Tom holds a Bachelor of Arts in in business management from Purdue University.