Binswanger Expands Phoenix Presence with the Addition of Chad Ackerley as a Vice President

PHOENIX, AZ – MARCH 5, 2025 – Binswanger, a leader in specialized commercial real estate advisory services, is pleased to announce that Chad Ackerley has joined the firm as a Vice President. Based in Binswanger’s Phoenix, AZ office, Ackerley will focus on industrial real estate, land sales, and investment acquisitions, providing expert guidance to tenants, users, and investors throughout the region.

With over 14 years of experience in commercial real estate, Ackerley specializes in industrial and manufacturing tenant representation, lease negotiations, site selection, and build-to-suit developments. His deep knowledge of the Arizona market and strategic approach to industrial real estate make him a strong addition to Binswanger’s growing presence in the Southwest.

“We are excited to welcome Chad to the Binswanger team,” said Binswanger’s CEO, Jeff Hipschman. “His extensive experience in industrial real estate, combined with his deep-rooted knowledge of the Arizona market aligns perfectly with our mission to provide top tier specialized advisory services to our clients.”

Before his career in commercial real estate, Ackerley spent over a decade as an electrical contractor, gaining invaluable expertise in construction and development. He later transitioned into residential real estate, where he led sales and marketing teams for high-end, multi-family, and destination properties across Arizona, Texas, and Nevada.

“I’m thrilled to join Binswanger and contribute to the firm’s expansion in Phoenix and throughout the Southwest, Mountain States, and Pacific Coast,” said Ackerley. “Binswanger’s reputation for excellence combined with its commitment to providing best-in-class real estate solutions, makes this an exciting opportunity. I look forward to working with Binswanger’s Board of Experts to add value to clients looking to move into and expand their presence within Arizona.”

A graduate of Arizona State University, Ackerley was a four-year letterman in football and remains actively involved in the Tempe, Corona del Sol High School, and Sun Devil Athletics communities. He has served as a youth sports coach and booster club board member, demonstrating his leadership both in and outside the real estate industry.

About Binswanger

Binswanger is an employee-owned global commercial real estate firm focusing on highly challenged site acquisition/disposition requirements for major occupiers and assets since 1931. Founded by real estate innovator and pioneer Frank Binswanger Sr., the company operates with the understanding that real estate can strengthen businesses and transform communities. We pride ourselves on our unique ability to effectively solve the most challenging of real estate complexities with creative solutions in acquisition, disposition, lease-up, valuation, project and facilities management, and finance. For more information, visit www.binswanger.com.