JAMES KRUSE
Chief Executive Officer
DPI Retail
James Kruse joined DPI in 2018 and serves as its Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining DPI, he was the Senior Managing Director for CBRE’s West Los Angeles office and directed all transactional business and operations for the Downtown Los Angeles, Beverly Hills/Century City, South Bay, and Los Angeles Central offices. Kruse was responsible for the success and development of 230 professionals and staff, including individuals in Advisory, Brokerage, Research, and Administration. Before joining CB Richard Ellis, Mr. Kruse served as Executive Vice President of Grubb and Ellis, responsible for the Greater Los Angeles Region. Throughout his 30-year career in the Southern California commercial real estate market, Kruse has been a top-producing broker, successful brokerage company owner, and leading manager in one of the world’s most active markets.
