Jeff Higdon

Jeff Higdon

Vice President

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Commercial Real Estate Advisor | Vice President at Avison Young

  • Education

    • University of Mississippi

      1997 - 2001
      Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Management
    • Christian Brothers High School Memphis

      1993 - 1997
      High School

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Baseball

  • Experience

    • The Higdon Group, Inc.

      Jan 2001 - Jul 2007
      Vice President

      Residential Real Estate Investment and Property Management

    • Makowsky Ringel Greenberg, LLC

      Aug 2007 - Nov 2011
      Associate

      Commercial Property Management, Landlord and Tenant Brokerage

    • Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Advisors - Memphis

      Nov 2011 - Mar 2019

      Jeff Higdon is a Senior Associate at Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Advisors. He joined the Commercial Advisors Asset Services (CAAS) property management team in November 2011 after spending 4 years as a leasing associate and property manager at Makowsky Ringel Greenberg, LLC. From 2011 to 2015, Jeff managed more than 15 million square feet of real estate including industrial, office, flex and retail assets in the Memphis, Chattanooga and Jackson, MS markets. During his time as Property Manager, Jeff was awarded the CAAS Property Manager of the Year award in 2013 and was elected by his peers in the local property management industry to serve multiple terms on the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) executive board including 2 years as an officer.In October 2015, Jeff transitioned into his current position as Senior Associate at CW/CA where he will focus on occupier representation including both corporate and private clients. His extensive background in the property management field provides him with intricate knowledge into landlord operations and, coupled with his previous experience in leasing, allows him to provide a unique and valuable perspective representing his clients. Show less Jeff Higdon joined Commercial Advisors Asset Services, LLC in November 2011 and brings with him 10+ years of real estate management experience. In 2010 Jeff was awarded the designation of Certified Property Manager® by the Institute of Real Estate Management. His responsibilities at Commercial Advisors included the management of more than 10 million square feet of industrial assets. Prior to joining Commercial Advisors, Jeff held the position of Commercial Property Manager and Leasing Associate at Makowksy Ringel Greenberg , LLC. While at MRG, Jeff was responsible for the management of nearly 1 million square feet of real estate consisting of retail, office and industrial space. In addition to his management duties, he served as a leasing agent representing both landlord and tenant. Show less

      • Senior Associate - Tenant Representation

        Oct 2015 - Mar 2019
      • Property Manager

        Nov 2011 - Oct 2015
    • Avison Young

      Mar 2019 - now
      Vice President

      Jeff Higdon joined Avison Young’s Memphis office as Vice President in March 2019. He specializes in tenant and landlord representation for office and industrial properties and has extensive experience in both brokerage and property management. He comes to AY after previously serving as a Senior Associate at Cushman Wakefield | Commercial Advisors where he focused on occupier representation including both corporate and private clients.Jeff’s career history includes the management of more than 15 million square feet of real estate in industrial, office, flex, and retail assets in the Memphis, Chattanooga and Jackson, MS markets. His background in property management also provides him with multifaceted knowledge in both landlord operations and leasing. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the University of Mississippi and has earned the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) and Certified Property Manager (CPM) designations. Show less

    • Evergreen Earthcare, LLC

      Mar 2020 - now
      Partner
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SIOR

      SIOR: Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
      Dec 2020
    • Certified Property Manager (CPM)

      Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jeff Higdon
      BRED Award Winner (Best Real Estate Deal) 2020 & 2024 Memphis Business Journal 2024 Acknowledged as playing a noteworthy role in 18 Main, LLC’s plan to redevelop the Pinch District in Downtown Memphis by the Memphis Business Journal. This proposed project was voted the winner of the 2020 BRED Award for mixed-use development in Memphis.
    • Awarded to Jeff Higdon
      2021 U.S. Award Winner - Circle of Excellence Avison Young May 2022 The Circle of Excellence recognizes the top producer in each market.
    • Awarded to Jeff Higdon
      Presidential Award for Outstanding Service Institute of Real Estate Management - Memphis Chapter 20 Dec 2015
    • Awarded to Jeff Higdon
      Property Manager of the Year Commercial Advisors Asset Services, LLC Apr 2013
    • Awarded to Jeff Higdon
      CoStar Power Broker CoStar Multiple year, quarter and category award winner. CoStar presents the CoStar Power Broker Awards to a select number of brokerage firms and individual brokers that closed the highest overall transaction volumes in commercial property sales and leases in each market in a given year.
    • Awarded to Jeff Higdon
      Pinnacle Producer's Club MAAR Commercial Council Multiple Year Award recognition as one of Memphis’ Top Producers in Commercial Real Estate transactions.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • President - Commercial Council

      Issued by Memphis Area Association of REALTORS® on Jan 2022
      Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®Associated with Jeff Higdon
    • Assistant Baseball Coach - Lower School

      Issued by Memphis University School on Jan 2005
      Memphis University SchoolAssociated with Jeff Higdon
    • Board Of Directors

      Issued by Hope House Memphis on Feb 2018
      Hope House MemphisAssociated with Jeff Higdon
    • Assistant Baseball Coach

      Issued by Holy Rosary Catholic School Memphis on Jan 2009
      Holy Rosary Catholic School MemphisAssociated with Jeff Higdon