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Matt Leighton specializes in the sale and leasing of commercial properties.

With twenty years of commercial real estate experience, he has earned the trust of many in the Kalamazoo Community.

Prior to joining Jaqua Commercial, he was with Callander Commercial, and prior to that Leighton was founder and owner of Leighton Real Estate, a full-service brokerage company. He also served as associate broker for five years at Kersten-Morris Real Estate & Leasing Co., LLC. Previously, he was a regional sales manager for Master Craft, a

printing manufacturer.

Leighton is actively involved in the commercial real estate community. As such, he is a member of the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute and has earned the prestigious CCIM designation. He is also a member of the Michigan Association of Realtors.

Leighton earned a bachelor's degree in education with a minor in business from Western Michigan University.

Jeff is a Vice President at Signature Associates and brings 37+ years of commercial real estate knowledge and expertise to the company. With a focus on the western Oakland and Wayne County markets, he specializes in industrial acquisitions, dispositions, build-to-suits, and the development of business and industrial parks.

Jeff's extensive knowledge and expertise has established him as a top producer in the industry. Previously, Jeff was a top producer for Cushman Wakefield for 19 years and Newmark for 14 years. Since joining Signature in 2020, he has been honored in the World Class Club for three consecutive years (2021, 2022, and 2023) and has been recognized in the Diamond Club, which celebrates the top twelve producers in the company.

Commercial real estate is not for everyone. It takes a certain individual, with the patience and perseverance, to maintain the necessary follow through, engage with the multiple contacts involved and pursue the continued education to keep you at

the top of your game. Communication is key, and no one understands that better than me. As your Commercial Real Estate partner, we will work together to find

the location, square footage, the traffic, and the customers you are seeking. Each transaction is unique, and that challenge is what I excel at. At BHHSNI, we have the resources and tools that will allow for a successful transaction, while handling all the

details through one individual. As your Commercial partner, your goals are my goals. I look forward to working with you.