Mohr Partners Recruits Dufresne as New Minneapolis Market Leader

DALLAS, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohr Partners, Inc., a top-three global occupier-focused corporate real estate advisory firm, continues its national expansion with the addition of Darrin Dufresne as Managing Partner to lead a new Minneapolis office.

A seasoned commercial real estate veteran, Dufresne will serve as Mohr Partners' market leader and broker of record for Minnesota. During his career, he has successfully executed over 800 commercial real estate transactions totaling more than 16 million square feet and valued at more than $780 million.

"I'm thrilled to join Mohr Partners and lead the firm's efforts in Minnesota," Dufresne said. "Mohr Partners' commitment to delivering innovative, client-focused real estate solutions aligns perfectly with my approach to tenant representation."

"I look forward to expanding our presence in the Minneapolis market and driving value for our clients across the region."

Prior to joining Mohr Partners, Darrin was the president of Blue Lake Commercial Real Estate, a tenant/buyer representation firm based in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

"I have a unique and vast background leasing several institutionally owned commercial real estate portfolios consisting of multiple product types," Dufresne said. "This provides me with a substantial understanding of the economics from the landlord's perspective regarding lease negotiations, generating an environment that provides a competitive edge for my clients."

Additionally, he worked as the director of commercial leasing for Sherman Associates, where he oversaw profit and loss and complex lease negotiations for a commercial property portfolio that consisted of 35 mixed-use, retail and healthcare properties that totaled 1.2 million square feet. He also negotiated successful lease transactions with tenants such as Starbucks, Trader Joe's, U.S. Bank, Children's Minnesota Hospital, State Farm, McDonald's, RE/MAX, First American Financial Corporation and Jimmy John's.

Dufresne also spent time as the director of commercial leasing at CSM Corporation, leasing a 6.5-million-square-foot industrial/office/retail portfolio, and as a vice president with CBRE, leasing a 4-million-square-foot industrial portfolio for large institutional clients like Morgan Stanley, Principal Financial, American Express, TIAA and Invesco.

"Bringing Darrin on board in Minneapolis is a key step in our continued national expansion," Robert Shibuya, Mohr Partners' Chairman & CEO, said. "With three new offices opened in the past month, Darrin's deep market expertise and proven leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our presence in the Upper Midwest and delivering best-in-class service to our clients across the country."

The addition of an office in Minneapolis continues Mohr Partners' 2025 growth plans. The firm has also opened offices in Cleveland and Seattle this year, in addition to recent expansions in Phoenix; Charlotte, N.C.; and Reno, Nev.

Mohr Partners now operates 25 offices nationwide and has a strong international presence through its owned assets and strategic partnerships.

About Mohr Partners, Inc.:

Mohr Partners, Inc. is a global corporate real estate advisory firm that provides corporate occupiers with an integrated set of portfolio services, including lease administration services, strategic consulting, business intelligence, research & insights, economic incentives negotiations, portfolio & transaction management and project & construction management. Since 1986, Mohr Partners has been managing real estate portfolios for corporations and annually completes transactions for its clients in all 50 U.S. states, all provinces of Canada and locations around the world. Mohr Partners seamlessly provides corporate real estate services globally through its strategic alliance partners in Canada, Mexico/Latin America, EMEA and Asia Pacific. For more information on Mohr Partners, please visit www.mohrpartners.com.

SOURCE Mohr Partners, Inc.