Corporate entity, Corporex, augments its commercial leasing division to bolster its sales approach
In a strategic move to strengthen its organizational-led sales approach in the commercial real estate sector, Corporex, a privately held investment and development firm based in Covington, has expanded its internal leasing team. This strategic expansion aims to enhance the firm's ability to proactively manage and grow its leasing portfolio, directly supporting its development and investment efforts in Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati region.
The new additions to the leasing team include Molly Hoffman, a seasoned commercial real estate broker, who was hired as Senior Leasing Manager in early June 2025. With a strong transactional foundation and long-standing client relationships, Hoffman's appointment reinforces Corporex's reputation for service and trust. Her extensive experience in the retail sector, having worked with a variety of national and regional tenants across multiple property types, will be instrumental in attracting high-quality tenants.
Annashea Carlisle, a recent graduate with an academic background in organizational leadership, joined Corporex as Leasing Specialist in June 2025. Carlisle, who was recently recognized by the University of Miami's Herbert Business School as the Most Outstanding Student in the Organizational Leadership major, brings fresh ideas and a keen understanding of modern sales strategies to the team.
At the helm of the leasing team is Bert Hehman, who was promoted to Director of Sales and Leasing in January 2025. Hehman, with over 20 years of experience across commercial real estate, commercial brokerage, and banking, brings a wealth of expertise in leasing, development, acquisitions, dispositions, and market analysis across retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use properties. His earlier career in commercial and consumer banking, specializing in lending, underwriting, and financial analysis, equips him with a well-rounded understanding of both the financial and operational drivers of real estate success.
The leasing team at Corporex consists of professionals with deep and complementary experience in commercial real estate, finance, marketing, and brokerage. This diverse skill set allows the team to approach leasing transactions from multiple angles, ensuring a comprehensive and effective approach.
By increasing its internal leasing capacity, Corporex can improve tenant relationships and retention by having dedicated, specialized leasing staff. It can also accelerate leasing transactions through more hands-on management rather than relying heavily on external brokers. Moreover, aligning leasing efforts closely with its development pipeline and investment goals ensures that leased spaces meet market demand and company objectives efficiently.
This shift impacts their commercial real estate approach by making it more tenant-focused, responsive, and integrated within the company’s broader real estate development and investment strategy. It supports Corporex’s goal to optimize space utilization, attract high-quality tenants, and expand its footprint with high-value leases. For example, leasing efforts helped secure the consolidated, expanded lease for the Cincinnati VA Eye Clinic at Baldwin 500, increasing the leased space from 13,000 to 24,706 square feet and enhancing the tenant’s operational capacity through a modern build-out.
In summary, the internal leasing team expansion allows Corporex to exercise greater control over leasing operations, reinforce its sales strategy, and consequently drive growth and value creation within its commercial real estate portfolio. This approach supports sustainable expansion and tenant satisfaction, strengthening Corporex’s position in a competitive market.
- Corporex, based in Covington, Kentucky, expanded its internal leasing team to intensify its sales approach in Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati region's commercial real estate sector, aiming to enhance development and investment efforts.
- Molly Hoffman, a seasoned commercial real estate broker, was hired as Senior Leasing Manager in June 2025, to reinforce Corporex's reputation for service and trust with her retail sector experience.
- Annashea Carlisle, an organizational leadership graduate with modern sales strategies knowledge, joined Corporex as Leasing Specialist in June 2025, bringing fresh ideas to the leasing team.
- Bert Hehman, Director of Sales and Leasing at Corporex, oversees the team with extensive experience in commercial real estate, commercial brokerage, and banking, ensuring a well-rounded strategic leasing approach.
- The diverse skill set of the Corporex leasing team, consisting of professionals from finance, marketing, and brokerage backgrounds, allows for a comprehensive and effective leasing strategy in the community.
- By nurturing tenant relationships through dedicated leasing staff, improving transaction speed, and integrating leasing efforts with development and investment goals, Corporex can optimize space utilization, attract high-quality tenants, and expand its footprint with high-value leases, strengthening its competitive position in the region.
