NEWPORT BEACH, CA—Justin Hodgdon and Drew Netherton have joined Newmark Grubb Knight Frank as senior managing directors focusing solely on tenant advisory services.

"We couldn't be more pleased to have Justin and Drew join our Newport Beach office," said Greg May, NGKF executive vice president, managing director. "They are well-regarded in the industry and bring a wealth of experience and relationships."

Over the course of his 15-year career in commercial real estate, Hodgdon has led many high-profile assignments including site selection projects for Dignity Health, City National Bank, Partners FCU and University of La Verne, and advised on headquarters and critical site operations for major area employers such as Assurant, Tenet Healthcare and Credit Union Direct Lending. He earned his bachelor's degree in public relations and business administration from Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif.

Netherton has worked in the commercial real estate industry for 12 years, leading significant site selection assignments for companies such as Broadcom, CNI College and Telogis. He recently led high-profile headquarters projects for Valassis Communications and Avanir Pharmaceuticals. Netherton earned his bachelor of arts degree in psychology from the University of Southern California at Los Angeles.

The two come from DTZ, where they served as managing directors and co-founders of the Orange County office.

"My clients will benefit from the robust service offerings and the experienced talent base at NGKF here in Newport Beach and internationally," said Hodgdon.