PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Robert W. Walters has been actively involved in the real estate industry for 30 years. Throughout his career in real estate, he has participated in virtually every aspect of the real estate business including strategic planning, marketing, negotiation and management. As Executive Managing Director of CBRE, Mr. Walters is dedicated to process driven results and quality client service.
Mr. Walters has oversight for the real estate services operations for CBRE in the Philadelphia metropolitan area for southeastern Pennsylvania including the Philadelphia Downtown, Suburban, Lehigh Valley, Harrisburg, Marlton, New Jersey and Wilmington, Delaware offices. Noteworthy accomplishments achieved during his thirty (30) year career with CBRE include acceptance of the Frank J. Mahoney “Chairman” award for leadership. In 2007, Mr. Walters received the “President’s” Award for leading the Philadelphia Region to the top financial performance for CB Richard Ellis nationally.
In 2007, Mr. Walters directed the successful integration of Trammell Crow Company after its merger with CBRE. In 2003, Mr. Walters also led the local merger of CBRE and Insignia/ESG, the two largest firms in the Philadelphia region.
Mr. Walters began his career in real estate with CBRE in 1979 as an industrial sales/leasing specialist. As one of CBRE’s top salespersons in Philadelphia, Mr. Walters was later chosen as Vice President, Industrial Properties for the Eastern U.S.
He is a licensed broker in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and West Virginia and is a past Board Member of the Tri-State Board of Realtors. Mr. Walters is involved in an advisory capacity for the CBRE National Partner and Joint Venture initiative. He is an active supporter of the William Penn Charter School, Northwestern, Virginia and Duke Universities. He is a past member of the Board of the Chestnut Hill Fathers Club, a founding member of Select Greater Philadelphia, and a current board member of Central Philadelphia Development Council (CPDC).
ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2007 CBRE President's Award
- 2005 CBRE Chairman Award
- Frank J. Mahoney Award for Leadership - Multiple Recipient