Colorado Industrial Leader Keiffer Garton Joins CBRE in Denver
CBRE announced that Keiffer Garton has joined its Denver office as a senior vice president with CBRE’s Industrial & Logistics group.
Garton joins from Prologis where, as a vice president and market officer, he ran the largest institutionally owned industrial portfolio in Colorado, spanning 10 million sq. ft. At CBRE, Garton will partner with Jeremy Ballenger and Tyler Carner on the National Partners team, focusing on the leasing and sales of industrial properties in Colorado.
“Keiffer brings extensive expertise and knowledge of the Colorado industrial market,” said CBRE’s Ballenger. “His experience managing the largest industrial portfolio in the State to peak performance and profitability will give our clients unique insights into their own challenges.”
“Adding Keiffer to our team also strengthens our ability to provide a seamlessly integrated approach across leasing, land sales and capital markets — an approach proven effective in generating superior results for our clients,” added CBRE’s Carner.
During his time at Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate, Garton oversaw the operational management and strategic direction of the company’s entire Colorado industrial portfolio, achieving over 99% average occupancy throughout 2024 while outperforming Net Operating Income and Customer Satisfaction goals.
“I am incredibly thankful for my time at Prologis and the opportunities I’ve had to grow both personally and professionally,” said Garton. “The support and experiences I gained will always hold a special place in my career journey. As I look ahead, I’m excited to join CBRE and begin the next chapter, bringing with me the lessons and relationships from my time at Prologis.”
Garton completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania in Philosophy, Politics & Economics where he was also quarterback of the football team. He later attended Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management and received a Master of Business Administration in Finance, Strategy and Real Estate.
Pinkard Construction Appoints Thomas Alford as COO
Pinkard Construction announced the appointment of Thomas Alford to the position of chief operating officer. Alford joined the organization in October and is transitioning into the role as current COO, Blake Chambliss, prepares to retire in spring 2025.
Alford comes to Pinkard with over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. His breadth of experience includes delivering dozens of large, complex and unique projects ranging from life science, higher education, laboratory and healthcare to high-rise office, multifamily and hospitality. Past clients include corporations, nonprofits and various levels of government across the United States.
Said Pinkard President, Tony Burke, “We are thrilled to have Tom on board. His experience in diverse vertical markets, work acquisition and, of course, operations make him an ideal fit for Pinkard.”
Alford’s appointment comes after a month’s long search. Says Burke, “Tom is aligned with Pinkard’s mission to bring exceptional service to our clients, and he’s committed to Pinkard’s team-based culture. His experience will help us take the next step in our evolution.”
For his part, Alford is excited to utilize his talents for growth and development at Pinkard. “Sure, growth in the sense of revenue is great,” said Alford, “but I am really invested in the growth of the people around me and creating opportunities for them. Pinkard’s employee-owned structure gives our people tremendous possibilities to chart their own destiny.”
Pinkard’s focus on top-quality self-performance work was also a draw for Alford. “We are in an industry constrained by labor, so having the ability to control large scopes of work and guarantee clients that manpower is important,” said Alford, “It’s also a great vehicle to recruit from. It could be the person you just hired as a laborer or apprentice carpenter could one day be a project manager, superintendent, executive.”
Union Hall Welcomes Jane Burke as Executive Director
Union Hall, the non-profit arts exhibition space inside The Coloradan in downtown Denver, has appointed Jane Burke as its new executive director. Burke will manage strategic and operational planning, fundraising, and development of Union Hall’s art and education programs, lead Union Hall as its chief spokesperson, and expand community outreach through events and rotating exhibitions.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jane Burke as executive director of Union Hall,” said Esther Hernandez, chief curator of Union Hall. “With her extensive experience in art curation for museums, galleries, universities, and non-profit organizations, we are confident she will take Union Hall’s programs to the next level and continue to grow opportunities for local artists across Denver.”
Burke comes to Union Hall from the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art where she served as Curator of the museum and most notably curated its interdisciplinary presentation of agriCULTURE: Art Inspired by the Land (2023), which generated newly commissioned work by national artists made in collaboration with Boulder County farmers. Prior to this role, she served as curatorial fellow for the Textile Art & Fashion department at the Denver Art Museum. Burke has also held curatorial and collections positions at the Honolulu Museum of Art, The Contemporary Museum, and The East West Center Gallery in Honolulu, Hawai’i.
Since opening its doors in 2019, Union Hall has built a community of ambitious new creative minds that are bringing experimental and thought-provoking work to Denver’s cultural landscape through visual art exhibitions, accessible cultural programming and educational pathways. With the mission to advance opportunities for diverse, emerging artists and creatives, Union Hall provides a platform for Denver locals and visitors to engage in enriching exhibitions and creative experiences. Union Hall hosts seven exhibitions and over 50 events each year. In addition, Union Hall provides professional development for emerging curators through its Rough Gems Curatorial Program.
“I am honored to take on the role of Executive Director at Union Hall and to continue to build a strong foundation with the ongoing dedication and passion of the board and staff,” said Jane Burke, Executive Director of Union Hall. “As both an experimental incubator for emerging artists and curators, and an accessible venue for innovative programming and events, I am especially excited to increase Union Hall’s community engagement to further integrate the arts into downtown Denver.”
Burke received a bachelor’s degree in studio art with an emphasis on painting from the University of Colorado at Boulder and obtained an interdisciplinary master’s degree in Asian art history and Mandarin from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa.
