Get to Know CPI

Staff Information

At CPI we are dedicated and experienced. Our brokerage team has more than 350 years of cumulative experience in the commercial real estate arena and several of CPI’s veterans have been with the firm for over 10 years. To read more about our agents click here

CORFAC International

As the only local member of CORFAC International, CPI can provide global real estate opportunities and exposure for our clients. Through the CORFAC network our clients are connected globally, with every CORFAC affiliate sharing an unwavering commitment to service and accountability.
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CPI Historic Highlights

Over the years CPI has grown significantly. Here are a few of our major milestones.

1980 - 1989
1990 - 1999
2000 - 2009
2010

1981	J & J Commercial Properties founded as a property management company Company starts off with 600 SF of office space at 1220 W. Alameda
1982	CPI begins taking on brokerage sales and leasing for properties beyond the management portfolio
1984	Cal Johnson, who is still with CPI joins as a Sales and Leasing Agent Agents are required to share desk space with each agent having access to a desk for only a 4 hour period per day
1985	CPI relocates to Demerio Corporate Square; the Agents get used to having a full fledged office space
1986	Leroy Breinholt, President and Designated Broker, joins CPI as a Sales and Leasing Agent First dedicated market research person hired to support 6 agents
1988	CPI relocates to1705 W University Drive

Early 90's	Leroy Breinholt purchases his initial stake in CPI
Late 90's	Leroy Breinholt purchases all remaining ownership interest in CPI
1992	CPI hires its first dedicated leasing support person Kelly Hisle, CPI's current receptionist, joins the firm
1993	CPI relocates into 2,800 SF located at 1625 W University Drive
1994	Carla Kurtz, CPI's Property Management Accountant, joins the firm

2001	Purchased 1333 W Broadway Road (6,000 SF for CPI's new office)
2002	CPI conducts its first annual Turkey Trot event in November
2003	Leroy Breinholt named as an Industrial Leasing Power Broker by Costar
2004	CPI selected to be the exclusive Arizona affiliate for CORFAC International Leroy Breinholt named as an Industrial Leasing Power Broker by Costar and a Top Dealmaker in Phoenix
2005	Leroy Breinholt and Cal Johnson named as Industrial Leasing Power Brokers by Costar
2006	Moved into new 9,000 SF office on University Drive Leroy Breinholt and Cal Johnson named as Industrial Leasing Power Brokers by Costar
2007	Broke into top ten on Phoenix Business Journal's prestigious Book of Lists for Commercial Real Estate Brokers (Ranked #8 based on licensed agents) Leroy Breinholt named as an Industrial Leasing Power Broker by Costar
2008	Largest transaction in CPI history ($23 million dollar sale of Lincoln Meadows Business Park) CPI designated as a Top Leasing Firm by Costar for the seventh year in a row Leroy Breinholt, Cal Johnson, and Darin Edwards named as Industrial Leasing Power Brokers by Costar Tyson Breinholt named as an Office Leasing Power Broker by Costar
2009	CPI brings on 8 new agents over the summer months CPI Acquires EBS & Associates in October

Jan. 2010	Andy Jaffe, SIOR represents SunTech Power Holdings as they open a 120,000 SF solar pannel assembly plant in Goodyear.
May 2010	CPI designated as a Top Leasing Firm by Costar for the eigth year in a row Leroy Breinholt, Cal Johnson, and Eric Jones named as Industrial Leasing Power Brokers by Costar

Company Overview

Commercial Properties Inc. (CPI) began business in 1981 as a commercial property management company for the Valley’s industrial properties.

Since its inception, CPI has grown into a full-service brokerage and property management firm for all product types. Currently CPI’s listings include more than 16.6 million available square feet for sale or lease and almost 3 million square feet under management.

CPI’s pride in and dedication to providing its clients with the highest level of service stems from President and Designated Broker, Leroy Breinholt. With more than two decades of experience in the commercial brokerage industry, Leroy’s contagious devotion to customer service and impeccable ethics set the standard for the CPI team. CPI’s agents, property management group and support staff together follow his lead to maintain an organization full of positivity, energy, and hard work. This same passion is passed along to every CPI client.

The CPI Promise:

With services ranging from sales and leasing to property management and development services, CPI promises:

A higher, more personalized level of service than other brokerage companies
A thorough knowledge of Arizona’s demographic profiles and promising opportunities
An expert assessment of the latest market, industry and economic trends
An integration of strategic marketing to reach your target audience
An ethical and friendly approach demonstrated by each team member

Our Mission, Our Vision, Our Values

At CPI, our mission and vision statements are more than just phrases we hang on a wall. They are the defining values that are present in each of our agents and employees and the words that govern the way we do business.

Our Mission

As key Business Partners and Trusted Experts, we help transform our clients’ business dreams into reality through teamwork, personal relationships, responsive service and unparalleled knowledge of the Phoenix Metro area commercial real estate market.

Our Vision

To always be the best choice for our clients.

Our Values

CPI’s values are the company’s foundation. Each CPI staff member embodies these values and as such, provides the best possible customer service for our clients.

	Integrity: We know integrity is the cornerstone of our professional character.		Respect: We have deep respect for the people we work with and the people we work for, this guides our actions and behavior.
	Continuous Improvement: We believe that what was previously good enough is no longer good enough.		Excellence: We think excellence should be evident in every aspect of our work – our appearance, our conduct, our results.
	Teamwork: We are unified in fulfillment of the company mission and pursuit of the company vision.		Fun: We enjoy our work; the people we work with, the standing traditions we share and the fun activities at CPI that make it a great place to be.