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Kyle McGinley and Payton Kruidenier

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When Kyle McGinley and Payton Kruidenier acquired Ross Brown Partners, Inc. in 2022, they set out to take a respected local firm and build it into a powerhouse with national reach. For 34 years, the Scottsdale-based company has been a trusted name in commercial real estate, known for its expertise in office, industrial, and investment properties. Today, under Kyle and Payton’s leadership, that legacy is evolving into a bold new chapter—one marked by rapid expansion, innovation, and a renewed commitment to being the industry authority.  Together, Payton and Kyle share a clear vision: to build a nimble, full-service real estate platform capable of serving every facet of a client’s needs.

 

That vision has already born fruit. In just three years, Ross Brown Partners has experienced extraordinary growth—7x EBITDA—an especially impressive feat in an industry known for steady, but slow progress. The firm’s expansion strategy leverages advanced technologies and brings in professionals from diverse industries, applying fresh perspectives to what has traditionally been an old-guard business. This forward-thinking approach not only sets them apart from their larger, siloed competitors, but also positions the firm as a true consultant to its clients.

 

Ross Brown’s legacy of stability remains central to its success. With average employee tenure approaching two decades, the firm boasts a culture of loyalty and continuity that translates into consistently strong outcomes for tenants, landlords, owner-users, and investors. Under Kyle and Payton’s leadership, that strength is paired with agility. Their team provides comprehensive brokerage, consulting, and property management services while maintaining a distinct edge in the industrial sector. Through their sister company, which specializes in development and asset management, they offer clients valuable insights into development strategy, a competitive advantage that few firms can match.

 

For Kyle and Payton one of their proudest accomplishments is purchasing Ross Brown before the age of 30 and leading its dramatic growth in such a short time. Both share the conviction that Ross Brown’s story is only beginning—and that their national consulting platform will soon redefine what clients expect from a real estate partner.

 

We asked Kyle and Payton what sets Ross Brown apart from its competitors.

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Kyle: “We advise our clients in a truly multi-faceted way. Because we operate across property management, tenant and landlord representation, investment sales, and acquisition and disposition strategy, we underwrite decisions with a depth of market knowledge and real-time data that most firms simply don’t have. Our transactional experience, our relationships, and the performance we’ve delivered for clients give us the ability to consult from a position of real experience. That’s what sets us apart and what will drive our national consulting platform.”

 

Payton: “Our role is to be advisors first. Clients trust us because we understand their assets, their goals, and the pressures they’re navigating. We’re building a platform where the relationship doesn’t stop at a lease or a sale.  We stay involved in operations, strategy, and long-term planning. That’s where we create real value.  We know the Market. We know the Process. We do what we say.”

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Kyle McGinley: Principal
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mcginley-897608a6

 

Payton Kruidenier: Managing Principal
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/payton-kruidenier-6195a4b3
 

Ross Brown Partners, Inc.
Website: www.rossbrownpartners.com
Instagram: @rbpcommercial