Background & Experience Portland native Chris Johnson is a leader in the leasing, acquisition and disposition of office, mixed-use and industrial properties in the Portland metropolitan area. Chris joined NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson in 1987 and is well-established as one of Portland’s premier brokers. He has completed some of the area’s most notable investment deals, such as the $292 million sale of the Brewery Blocks, the $123 million sale of ODS Tower, and the $26.6 million sale of Evergreen Corporate Center. Chris’ brokerage successes led him to be named a Partner in 2000. He became President of NAI NBS in 2011, taking on greater responsibility for business development and sales management while continuing his role in production. Awards Chris has received include the Commercial Association of Realtors - Oregon/SW Washington Investment Broker of the Year (2005, 2007-2009), Office Broker of the Year (2004, 2010), and the Bill Naito Award (2005, 2007). Chris was an NAI NBS Top Producer for ten years running and has been named BOMA’s Broker of the Year three times. He is an active member in a number of industry and civic associations.