CALABASAS, CA-Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, the nation's largest real estate investment services firm, has named Bob Osbrink regional manager of its Newport Beach office, according to John Kerin, president and CEO.

“Bob brings extensive commercial real estate sales management experience and brokerage skills to our firm, making him an invaluable resource to our agents and clients in the Newport Beach office and throughout Southern California,” says Kerin.

Prior to joining Marcus & Millichap, Osbrink held various positions at Grubb & Ellis Company spanning over 20 years, most notably as executive vice president and president of transaction services nationally, and as co-CEO upon his departure. While serving as regional managing director of Grubb & Ellis's five Los Angeles County offices from 1996-2000, he successfully doubled that firm's revenue by reorganizing management and creating a new business plan.

During his lengthy career, Osbrink has also held high-level executive positions at other major real estate firms, including the Irvine Company and Cushman & Wakefield. 

Osbrink received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Southern California. He was also a member of the advisory board of the Lusk Center for Real Estate at the University of Southern California for five years.

With more than 1,000 investment professionals in offices nationwide, Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services is the largest firm specializing in commercial real estate investment services in the nation. Marcus & Millichap closed 6,149 transactions in 2012, the highest of any commercial real estate brokerage firm.