What Is LeeRetail?
LeeRetail Cocktail Party at the Batman Building, Lee Summit 2026
When people hear the name Lee & Associates, many immediately think of industrial CRE. And for good reason.
For decades, Lee & Associates has built a reputation as one of the most respected industrial brokerage firms in North America. Industrial is a cornerstone of our business, and it's something we do exceptionally well.
But here's what many people don't realize:
We do retail exceptionally well, too.
The Rise of LeeRetail
Across the Lee & Associates platform, retail professionals have been steadily building something special. What began as a collection of strong local retail practices has evolved into a collaborative national network known as LeeRetail.
Today, LeeRetail is a growing alliance of retail specialists from offices across the United States and Canada who are committed to sharing market intelligence, expanding relationships, and delivering stronger outcomes for clients. Through regular collaboration—both virtually and in person—our brokers are creating opportunities that extend well beyond individual markets.
LeeRetail's leadership includes industry veterans such as Dan Dutton (Nebraska), TC Bartoszek (Cincinnati), Brandi Dees (Houston), Jodi Shoemake (Pasadena), Glenn Ulick (Maryland), and Mark Bramlett (Arizona). Together, they have helped foster a culture of cooperation that reflects the very best of the Lee & Associates model.
Left to right: Dan Dutton, Brandi Dees, Mark Bramlett, Meagan Glazier, Jodi Shoemake, Alexa Certa (Bank of America), Miller Chandler
And the network continues to grow. From major metropolitan markets to emerging retail corridors, brokers across North America proudly carry the LeeRetail flag—including our team here in Nashville, where we recently had the pleasure of hosting everyone during Lee Summit.
Why Retail Clients Need Both Local Expertise and National Reach
Retail CRE has never been more dynamic.
Consumer habits continue to evolve. Retailers are refining store footprints. Developers are reimagining mixed-use environments. Restaurants, service providers, and experiential concepts are expanding into new markets at an unprecedented pace.
Success in this environment requires more than market data. It requires deep local knowledge combined with broad market perspective.
That's where LeeRetail excels.
Unlike many large brokerage firms, Lee & Associates offices are independently owned and operated by local brokers. That means decisions are made by professionals who live and work in the communities they serve. We know the neighborhoods, the traffic patterns, the growth corridors, the local politics, and the nuances that can make or break a retail transaction.
At the same time, our clients benefit from a national platform that allows us to share information, collaborate on assignments, and leverage relationships across markets.
The result is a powerful combination:
Hyper-local market expertise
National retailer and landlord relationships
Shared intelligence across dozens of markets
Entrepreneurial responsiveness
Collaborative deal-making across the Lee platform
The LeeRetail Difference
What truly sets LeeRetail apart is our culture.
We believe the best outcomes happen when brokers work together rather than compete internally. Across our platform, retail professionals regularly exchange market insights, discuss trends, share tenant requirements, and connect clients with opportunities in new markets.
Whether a retailer is planning a multi-state expansion, a landlord is seeking the right tenant mix, or an investor is evaluating retail assets across several regions, LeeRetail provides access to a network of professionals who understand both the big picture and the local details.
Our clients aren't just hiring one broker.
They're gaining access to an entire retail ecosystem.
Better Together
The retail landscape will continue to evolve, but one thing remains constant: relationships matter.
LeeRetail is built on the belief that collaboration creates value—for our brokers, our clients, and the communities we serve. By combining the entrepreneurial spirit of locally owned offices with the reach and resources of a national organization, we're able to deliver a level of service that is difficult to replicate.
In short, when you work with a LeeRetail broker in your market, you're getting the best of both worlds: the attention and expertise of a local team, backed by the collective knowledge, relationships, and buying power of the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America.
That's LeeRetail.
And we're just getting started.
