Benjamin Bruner (Ben)

2385 NW Executive Center Drive Suite 350
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
USA

Email	benjamin.bruner@colliers.com
Office Phone	(561) 277-0174
Specialties	Buyer Broker, Corporate RE Manager, Industrial, Investment, Land, Landlord Rep, Office, Retail, Site Selection, Tenant Rep

Area of Expertise

Benjamin Bruner serves as Senior Vice President at Colliers with more than 15 years of experience in South Florida’s and various national commercial real estate markets. Bruner specializes in occupier real estate services across the industrial, office, and retail sectors, with a distinguished track record representing prominent corporate clients including Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD), HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA), La Mesa RV Center, Inc., RecVan, a division of La Mesa RV Center, Inc., ABC Supply Co. Inc., L&W Supply Corp. (now ABC Interior Supply), and BEAM, a Baker Construction company.

His tenant representation expertise includes site selection, sourcing and evaluating economic incentives (local, regional, state, and federal) and performing comprehensive labor force analyses to optimize location strategy and operational efficiency.

In addition, he offers extensive expertise in landlord representation — negotiating leases with Fortune 500 companies and national brands — and investment sales encompassing grocery-anchored retail centers, multi-tenant office properties, and single-tenant net-leased assets.

Professional Accomplishments

• CoStar Power Broker Industrial Leasing 2017 and 2018, Palm Beach County, Florida, (Individual) • National Real Estate Investor 2018 Top Brokers Award • CoStar Power Broker Quarterly Top Office Lease, Quarter 2 2020, Port St. Lucie/Fort Pierce, Florida • CoStar Power Broker Quarterly Top Retail Lease, Quarter 2 2022, Daytona Beach/Deltona Beach, Florida.

Education or Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from Reichman University (formerly ICD Herzliya) in counterterrorism and homeland security Florida Real Estate Broker License.

Affiliations or Memberships

• CSMP • IREM • CCIM

Business and educational background

Prior to joining Colliers, Bruner served as president and founder of the Bruner Group, an independent commercial real estate firm headquartered in Palm Beach County, Florida. Under his leadership, the firm offered a comprehensive suite of services — including property management, national consulting, and project management — and successfully closed transactions exceeding $300 million in aggregate value since its inception in 2019 while consistently delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Throughout his career, he has completed more than $500 million in lease and sale transactions. Drawing on extensive experience across strategic advisory, transaction execution, business development, and relationship management, he has built a reputation for driving growth, navigating complex deals, and fostering long-term partnerships that create value for clients and stakeholders alike. His experience spans Florida and key national markets, providing clients with deep local insight coupled with a broad geographic perspective.

Community Involvement

Bruner is a board member and corporate sponsor of Young Jewish Professionals (YJP) of the Palm Beaches. He is also cofounder/board member of North Broward Young Jewish Professionals (YJP).

Representative Clients and Projects

Tenant Representative for La Mesa RV/RecVan in 97,000 SF warehouse lease in Broward County, Florida

Exclusive sale broker in the disposition of 45,000 SF showroom/warehouse in Broward County on behalf of Baer’s Furniture

Acquisition of 75,000 SF four-building office park in Palm Beach County, Florida with high vacancy; retained as leasing agent and property manager and disposition of the stabilized asset on behalf of Incoco Capital

Tenant Representative for PODS® Moving & Storage in 267,000 SF lease at Prologis Oakland Global Logistics Center (California)

Tenant Representation on behalf of L&W Supply Co. (now ABC Supply Interiors) for 30,000 SF flagship Palm Beach County location; Lease negotiations conducted with current owner/contract-purchaser

Buyer Representative in acquisition of 25,000 SF multi-tenant office building

Landlord Representation: Successfully negotiated long-term lease agreements with MasTec Civil on behalf of property ownership, securing a credit tenant and maximizing asset value

Landlord Representation: Structured and executed lease negotiations with United Rentals, optimizing rental terms and covenant strength

Buyer’s Broker on 400,000 SF grocer anchored power center Union Lake Crossings on behalf of Irgang Group (New Jersey) Buyer Representation on 135,000 SF vacant former Sam’s Club purchased from Wal-Mart on behalf of Worvan Partners and subsequent disposition to Alliance Investment Partners

Successfully negotiated lease with United Rentals on behalf of landlord Morespace and concurrent buyout of adjacent tenant; and Seller Representation on behalf of MoreSpace (Daytona Beach, Florida)

Client Review

"To say that I have been very impressed by Ben’s attention to transaction details and knowledge of local and national real estate trends, is an understatement. Over the last 35 years (in various management positions in commercial real estate with a very large bank, a major Wall Street firm, two NYSE REITs and a healthcare firm with over 100 office locations), I can recall very few brokers that compare to Mr. Bruner in terms of customer service and execution of assignments. I never have a concern that Ben might be showing us only certain listings or swaying us toward a certain building for his personal benefit as I have seen other brokers do. ” -Steve Iler Brookdale Senior Living