A True Team Approach

Christopher Jonna founded CMP Real Estate Group in 2006. As president of the company, he has overseen more than 1,000 real estate transactions, focusing on retail center leasing, tenant representation and investment sales.

Chris has a deep-rooted understanding of ever-changing real estate trends, extensive knowledge of the marketplace, and strong negotiating skills, which make him a trusted expert and ongoing resource for his clients. 

In addition to assisting clients with the investment sales of shopping centers, freestanding buildings and NNN leased properties, Chris has been involved in 100+ new retail developments and redevelopment/renovation projects, and has collaborated with national/regional retailers on their expansion throughout Michigan.

As a Senior Associate, Anthony services our CMP client base via landlord or tenant representation, and as a seller or buyer representative in investments. He attended Wayne State University in Detroit and has been with the CMP team since 2013. Anthony assists landlords with securing national and regional tenants for existing and newly-constructed retail shopping centers and has represented various national and local retailers in their efforts to secure locations throughout the state of Michigan.

“What I love about this business is that every day is an adventure and I keep learning something new every day.  Also, the days are never the same.”

Lance focuses on client service through shopping center leasing, tenant representation, and sales of investment properties representing both buyers and sellers. Lance graduated from Wayne State University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. After working with a national retailer managing multiple locations as a district manager for several years, he decided to move into a more challenging career in commercial real estate and joined CMP Real Estate Group In 2014. Lance has been an active member of ICSC since 2014. “What I love most about the business is the networking with all the investors, landlords, tenants and brokers in the commercial real estate business. Not only do you meet people to do business with, but you also gain long-lasting relationships with good people.”

Jordan partners with developers, investors, retailers, 1031 Exchange buyers and those looking to grow their commercial real estate portfolio. He also works with franchisees and retailers looking to expand their footprint in Michigan markets. Jordan graduated from the Eli Broad College of Business at MSU. “My true passion is helping people. That passion — coupled with my knowledge and experience in real estate — has helped clients make educated decisions regarding their commercial real estate investments. I am able to assist in evaluating opportunities to acquire, develop, sell and lease investment properties all over Michigan with a particular focus on retail properties in SE Michigan.”

Andrew is a relationship developer, who connects prospective tenants with their ultimate retail space.  With a bachelor of Health Science at Oakland University, Andrew joined the business in 2019. “I enjoy that, for me, every day is something new. I love meeting new people and developing relationships that enable me to connect a client to their goals.”

Erik Elwell joined CMP Real Estate Group as an Associate in early 2023. With a keen focus on optimizing investments for landlords through strategic leasing and assisting tenants in finding the perfect spaces for their businesses, Erik plays a pivotal role in ensuring successful outcomes for all parties involved.

Erik graduated from Grand Valley State University with a double major in Finance and Business Economics, providing him with a solid foundation in financial principles and market analysis. Erik’s unwavering ethical standards along with his commitment to understanding the unique needs of his clients and the dynamic nature of the real estate market allows him to be a trusted partner in these transactions.

“I care deeply about my clients, and I love that in my role at CMP, I have the ability help people achieve their goals”

With ten years in sales and management, Jenna left retail sales in 2017 to join CMP Real Estate Group as Marketing Director. She oversees staff, the financial aspects of the business, and overall operations of the office. “What I love most about the business is the relationships made on a day-to-day basis. I enjoy speaking to people over the phone all day, some more than once. The best part is finally getting to put a face to the name.”