CAREER SUMMARY

Abe Lillard brings to Grubb & Ellis | New Mexico more than 30 years experience working in the entertainment industry. Most recently, Abe was the General Manager of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra. Over the years he has gained invaluable business development, artistic management and relationship building skills, while overseeing a multi-million dollar budget.  A small business owner, along with his extensive background working with non-profit organizations, Abe brings a direct understanding of the value of determination and resourcefulness to his clients.

With Grubb & Ellis | New Mexico, Abe’s primary concentration is in the sale and leasing of office and investment properties, recently representing such clients as Bernalillo County, State of New Mexico Department of Higher Education, New Mexico Tech, New Mexico Economic Development Corporation, Lewis University, Indeck Energy, EC Council University and The Wheels Museum. Abe’s business background and widespread network allows him to advise clients on their real estate and investment needs, with special attention to maintaining successful client relationships.

EDUCATION & AWARDS

• Licensed New Mexico Associate Broker
• Bachelor of Science in Music, University of Tennessee
• Graduate Study Northwestern University 

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

• Board Member, Albuquerque Museum Foundation
• Board Member, New Mexico Coalition of Public Charter Schools
• Member, Urban Land Institute
• Investor/Member, Albuquerque Economic Development
• Member, National Association of Realtors
• Member, Commercial Association of Realtors New Mexico (CARNM)
• Member, New Mexico Leasing Information Network (LIN)
• Member, National Association of Industrial & Office Properties (NAIOP)
• Former Member, City of Albuquerque Indicators Progress Commission