John Brown, Senior Commercial Counsel, The Fund

John Brown is a Florida board certified attorney in real estate and a member of both the Florida and Kentucky Bars. He earned his J.D. from Salmon P. Chase College of Law. Prior to joining the Fund, Mr. Brown represented national retailers in purchase contract negotiations, leasing, site evaluation, engineering, permitting, land use, environmental evaluation and compliance, survey review and title.

Mr. Brown has represented private and public companies negotiating the terms of operational and construction financing and was involved with issuance of municipal bonds for utility financing. His practice included structuring and consummating 1031 exchanges, joint development projects, cellular tower site evaluation and closings and hotel project development. Mr. Brown is a member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, CREW Tampa Bay, Gulf Coast Builders Exchange and the International Council of Shopping Centers.