Member Directory

After 40+ years of experience in the real estate industry, Cathy has compiled a diverse network of satisfied clients by combining a high level of professional service with a strong work ethic. Currently specializing in the industrial market, past experience includes selling and leasing office, industrial and retail real estate, investment real estate sales, property management and real estate appraisals.

Cathy's reputation among her fellow Realtors lead to her elected position as a Director and Officer for both the Commercial Alliance of Realtors (CAR), and the Commercial Board of Realtors (CBOR). She has served as Director of the MLS Exchange, Inc and served as Chairman and/or Member of the Membership, Benefits, Professional Standards and Forms Committees within CAR and/or CBOR.

Whatever your real estate needs may be, Cathy will provide the best possible results through dedicated attention to every detail of your transaction.

John is a founding Principal and Executive Vice President of Signature Associates. He has completed over $4 billion in sale and lease transactions since 1978, and has extensive experience representing clients in numerous national and international assignments throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

John combines his in-depth market knowledge with practical business strategies, always striving to meet the unique needs of a broad client group.

Jeffrey Branch, Commercial Advisor at NAI Mid-Michigan,

specializes in brokerage services for office, retail and industrial

properties, but is equally at home in retail and vacant land.

Before transitioning into sales and leasing full time in 2020, Jeffrey spent 20 plus years in the facilities sector, amassing a wealth of knowledge and contacts throughout the commercial real estate industry. Leveraging this knowledge base, along with being a quick study, he soon found himself closing in excess of 50 transactions annually in his pursuit of a broker's license in 2025.

Germano's areas of expertise within the Commercial Real Estate field are retail leasing and investment and business opportunity sales. His professionalism and work ethic, in addition to his strong financial background, assure his clients/customers valuable service.

Prior to joining Signature Associates, Germano was a Business Broker for five years with Diversified Business Investments in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition, he has more than 15 years of experience in corporate finance, including tenure with Owens Corning Corporation.

Ryan D. Brittain provides commercial real estate solutions to clients throughout Southeast Michigan, while specializing in the sale and leasing of industrial real estate in the Metro Detroit area. In this role, he combines responsiveness, in-depth market knowledge, and a commitment to the unique business requirements and strategies of his clients.

He specifically leverages his extensive industry experience acquired by working for a publicly traded REIT (First Industrial Realty Trust, NYSE - FR), and prominent local developer (Cunningham-Limp) to guarantee an optimal outcome for clients.

Ryan has negotiated and brokered a multitude of transactions, including the sale and leasing of manufacturing, distribution, technology, and office facilities, sale/leaseback transactions, build-to-suit projects, and land assemblage. He is skilled in transaction negotiation, site selection, and the financial analysis required for clients to make educated real estate decisions.