NEWPORT BEACH, CA-Grubb & Ellis Co. has hired former MedicalRealty Advisors founder Garth Hogan executive managing director tolead the expansion of its capabilities in the healthcare andmedical office sector. Hogan, who was president and CEO at MedicalRealty Advisors, will lead the expansion along with ScottJohnstone, a senior vice president who has been with the companysince 2002.

Greg Coxon, president of brokerage services at Santa Ana-basedGrubb & Ellis, points out that Hogan built "his ownfull-service practice offering tenant representation, agencyleasing, property management and investment sales for healthcareclients." After founding Medical Realty Advisors in 1992, Hogangrew the firm’s agency leasing portfolio to more than 80 medicalbuildings totaling in excess of three million square feet and hasfacilitated more than 1,000 leases on behalf of users, includingregional and national healthcare systems. Throughout his career, hehas negotiated transactions in excess of $1 billion. A 21-yearveteran of the industry, Hogan began his career with SecurityPacific Frost Trinen.

Coxon observes that the healthcare industry "is undergoingtremendous change, making it more important than ever to offer thebest talent and an industry-leading platform to support ourclients’ specialized needs.” He says that Hogan's addition enhancesthe services that Grubb & Ellis can provide to both investorsand users in the healthcare and medical office sector.