Transwestern Expands Midwest Capital Markets Platform With Two Managing Director Hires in Chicago
CHICAGO — Transwestern has hired Alissa Adler and John Homsher, CCIM as Managing Directors in its Chicago office, the firm announced April 22, 2026, expanding its Midwest Capital Markets platform.
Adler and Homsher join from Colliers, where they were part of the Office Capital Markets team advising clients on investment sales and broader real estate strategies. Adler brings more than 35 years of commercial real estate experience, while Homsher brings more than 40 years. Together, they have worked across a range of asset types, including office, industrial, single-tenant triple net leased properties, medical office, and surplus corporate real estate.
Strengthening a Multi-Market Midwest Presence
The two new hires join an established Midwest team that spans key markets including Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Detroit, and Milwaukee. Transwestern said the additions reflect the firm's continued investment in building a connected, full-service Capital Markets platform across the country.
"Transwestern is bolstering its capital markets platform by bringing together experienced professionals with nationwide relationships and diverse market insight," said Blake Johnson, Executive Managing Director. "Alissa and John enhance our ability to deliver strategic solutions to clients."
About Transwestern
Transwestern describes itself as a vertically integrated commercial real estate firm offering services across investment, development, brokerage, and property management. The firm owns, leases, and operates $64 billion in assets — a figure that includes all Transwestern enterprise holdings and its registered investment adviser assets under management as of April 1, 2026. Its experience spans diverse property types, including logistics, multifamily, retail, mixed-use, healthcare, office, data centers, hotel, and life sciences properties.
Transwestern operates across 33 offices nationwide. The firm said the addition of Adler and Homsher is part of a broader strategy to build out its capital markets capabilities with professionals who bring established client relationships and cross-sector expertise.
For media inquiries, contact Mallory Martin at (312) 881-7022 or mallory.martin@transwestern.com.
