SAN DIEGO, CA— GlobeSt names Matthews™ Senior Vice President and National Director, Chris Nelson, a 2026 Aspiring Leader in Commercial Real Estate.

 

This recognition highlights leading commercial real estate professionals under the age of 40 who are shaping the industry through exemplary leadership, strategic foresight, and a strong commitment to clients.

 

Nelson was recognized for his nine years of experience in commercial real estate and his track record of transacting well over $600 million in sales volume throughout Southern California. His recent transactions include a $9.25 million sale marking the highest price-per-square-foot in its submarket over the prior two years, and a $13.2 million, 12-property industrial portfolio acquisition in Otay.

 

In addition to his professional achievements, Nelson is a back-to-back Matthews™ Chairman’s Award recipient in 2024 and 2025 and is currently pursuing his MBA at USC’s Marshall School of Business.

 

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