Member Directory

Matthew J. Farrell is the originator and co-founder of CORE Partners, LLC and current serves as an Executive Principal / Partner for the group. In addition, to his transactional services, Matt is a member of COREs Executive Management Team and responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company, brokerage staff and oversight of 6.2 million square feet of commercial product. Prior to becoming an Executive Principal/Partner with CORE, Matt was a Vice President with Friedman Real Estate Group, Inc. which he joined in 2002, and quickly distinguished himself as a leading professional in Southeastern Michigan representing nearly 4.2 million square feet owned by the largest list of institutional owners Michigan had to offer. Matt also served a term with Grubb & Ellis for nearly three years prior and serviced many local and national users.

Matts credibility is confirmed by seven consecutive years as the top producer in Southeastern Michigans office market by outperforming the competition nearly three to one for total transactions completed and total square footage transacted. Matt takes pride in an incredible work ethic and the skill to use todays most advanced tools to facilitate real estate business. It is not unlike Matt to diligently work through CAD file alterations, creatively find a solution to budgetary constraints and go beyond the call of duty to service clients towards a common goal. In addition to being a strong Leasing specialist Matt has been continually recognized for his Investment representation and credited by CoStar as a POWER BROKER in both categories for 2004 through present. In addition, Matt has been selected as 2009 Broker of the Year by the Commercial Board of RealtorsMichigan and made the list of Crains Detroit 2009 Top 40 Under 40. Matt will often express to clients that it is his job to maximize the clients yield, whether through finding the right deal or helping to reduce cost, Matt is always trying to challenge the way business is done and often unveils unexpected value through his service.

Specializing in office, hi-tech and investment properties, Matt has an established track record and a proven ability to work through more complex real estate transactions that may involve environmental risk, difficult value assessment, lease vs. buy analysis, new lease structuring, or executing and negotiating tax free exchanges. Matt has done work on behalf of some of the areas largest developers and corporations, including, but not limited to, Liberty Property Trust, RSM Development and Management, Crow Holdings, Broadway Partners, Morgan Stanley, SL Green, The Gale Company, DRA Advisors, Kirco, REDICO, Larson Realty Group, The Surnow Company, UBS Paine Webber, Northwestern Mutual, Stuart Frankel Development Company to name a few.

Although many would recognize Matts notable accomplishments and performance as a portfolio representative it actually only comprises approximately 25% of his typical annual performance. 75% of his career focus is being a value added provider to many Tenants, companies and corporations that consider Matt their corporate representative for all Real Estate related matters.

A Michigan native and 1999 graduate of Michigan State University, Matt resides with his wife Jessica, son Quinn, and daughters Camryn and Sylvie in Clarkston, MI.

Matt serves or is accredited with:

Served on board for Commercial Board of Realtor (CBOR) from 2004 to current

Is President for 2010 for the Commercial Board of Realtors (CBOR)

Is Board Member for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for the State of Michigan

Accredited with the Certified Commercial Investment Member Designation (CCIM)

Has been recognized for top State honors in transaction volume for Michigans commercial office sector and investment sales sector.

Jonna Group of Colliers and has been Nationally recognized for over 20 years as a Top Net Lease/Multifamily Brokerage Group, an industry leader, specializing in the sale of Multifamily and Net-Lease Corporate Brands.

Paul specializes in the leasing and selling of office and industrial buildings, as well as the selling of vacant land in the surrounding counties.

Past Business Owner in the Technology field - Executive V.P. Information Technology Consulting

2018 - Current

Commercial Real Estate Sellers Advocate, Buyers Advocate, Business Development, Market Analysis. Building Relationships in Commercial Real Estate Needs.

At the Core - Customer Service, working as a hired Real Estate Corporate team member to acquire, sell, lease Commercial Real Estate.

Ryan Ferris focuses on Industrial Sales, Leasing and Tenant Rep in Metro Detroit. Ryan graduated from Michigan State and is a CCIM.

Keenan Fields has been exclusively involved in commercial/industrial real estate since 1987. He spent 13 years with Zyndorf/Serchuk until its merger with Signature Associates in July of 2002. He has handled all aspects of the disposition of commercial/industrial properties for a variety of clients and is licensed in the States of Ohio and Michigan. Keenan's emphasis on professionalism and cultivation of long-term relationships directly reflect Signature Associates' dedication to exceptional service to its clients.

Keenan specializes in the sale and leasing of land, industrial and investment properties in Northwestern Ohio and Southeast Michigan.

Drake specializes in industrial real estate with a focus on the Plymouth/Ann Arbor market. He joined the Signature Team in October 2023 and is being mentored by some of the most successful brokers in the industry. Drake has over 14 years of experience in residential finance, leasing, and property management. Previously, he has closed over $300 Million in mortgage volume directly assisting over 10,000 clients.

Drake's new role with Signature Associates will allow him to focus on his passion for client-focused value extraction, joining our senior principals to grow our market presence along the I-275/M-14/US-23 corridors.

In his spare time, Drake is an avid cyclist and big mountain ski junkie.

CCIM Experienced in investment & Commercial Real Estate. Broker-Owner of Park Place Real Estate since 1991.