Bobby Goodman

Biography: Robert J. Goodman Avison Young (Acquired Truss 9/2020) Principal, Innovation September 2020 - Present Co-lead global innovation at Avison Young Truss Co-Founder, Secretary, Director Truss Co-Founder, Managing Broker March 2016 – Present -Created the business model for Truss, a two-sided tech-enabled commercial broker (Truss Brokerage) and third party platform (TrussCRE) that streamlines the leasing transaction for owners, brokers and tenants -Co-Founded one of the most well-funded CRE technology software platforms in the country, with $24M+ in venture and industry funding. -Architected proprietary software product and provided subject matter expertise with our in-house software development team -Lead on the product and sales launch for Truss Brokerage (tech-enabled tenant rep platform supporting small and medium businesses) and TrussCRE (3rd party listing & transaction platform for brokers outside of Truss to use with their clients). -Manages international brokerage house and institutional ownership relationships JLL Vice President September 2011 – February 2016 -Office Tenant Representative focused on strategic portfolio planning across local, national and international markets resulting in 250+ transactions across 30+ markets and $500M in consideration. -Co-founded the Chicago Technology Practice Group, positioning Jones Lang LaSalle as a local leader in representing technology companies Mark Goodman & Associates, Inc. Vice President January 2006 – August 2011 -Responsible for building the company brand within the real estate community and leading brokerage services for the firm. -Additionally, lead site acquisition agent with duties that include all phases of the site acquisition process. Colliers Bennett & Kahnweiler, Inc. Associate July 2002 – January 2006 Tenant Representation, Research, Da