Brian Bray

Responsibilities

Over the years, Brian has had the opportunity to assist his clients in asset disposition and acquisition and represent tenants of large national retailers and small main street businesses. Brian also maintains a large volume of real estate listings for his sales and leasing clients. He has experience selling and leasing commercial and industrial products, such as development land, office complexes, multifamily, and distribution warehouses. Through continued education through the CCIM Institute and industry forums, Brian stays on the pulse of existing and emerging market trends.

Brian also manages Bray Business Advisors Group, where he oversees a team of merger and acquisition specialists. He enjoys educating business owners in making strategic decisions to maximize the profitability of their company before selling it, and assists buyers in mitigating the risks involved in a business transaction.

Professional Background

Previous to working in the family business, Brian owned and managed his own businesses and worked in the construction industry. He is educated in construction management and graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

When Brian first joined Bray & Company, his first five years were focused on residential real estate, gaining experience with everything from small farm and ranch properties to 6,000-acre mountain recreation properties. In 2008 he transitioned his focus to the commercial division, and in 2016 became the Managing Broker of Bray Commercial Real Estate.

Memberships & Affiliations

Brian participates in the Grand Junction Area Realtors Association, Rocky Mountain Commercial Real Estate, Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce, Realtors Land Institute, the local Rotary Club and the Society of Industrial & Office Realtors. He often attends GJARA Government Affairs meetings and participates in various economics and energy forums.

Education

Brian earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Colorado Mesa University in 2001. In 2023 he was awarded the SIOR designation, a professional achievement for highly qualified commercial real estate practitioners with a strong transactional history. He is currently enrolled in IBBA with the goal of obtaining the Certified Business Intermediary designation.

Personal

Brian resides in Grand Junction with his wife and five children. When he is not working, he enjoys recreating in the high country of the Rocky Mountains.