
Our Team

About Us
The Ficke Team of Colliers is a team of highly focused market experts, each specializing in various single-tenant, retail, office, medical and industrial asset categories. Our expertise includes successful transaction outcomes in closing restaurants, drug stores, banks, grocery and retail stores, government-leased properties (GSA), office buildings, industrial parks, and medical facilities.
The Ficke Team has developed a unique equity finance program clients repeatedly utilize to enhance access to capital in difficult deals. Our industry specialists deliver unparalleled market expertise, as well as in-depth market analysis, ensuring the accurate valuation of every asset.
The team is supported by a highly trained support staff dedicated to providing seamless innovative advisory and transaction services, as well as expansive marketing strategies..
Geoff Ficke
Executive Vice President
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Geoff Ficke
Executive Vice President
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Direct: +1 972 759 7814
Mobile:+1 859 907 2006
Main:+1 214 692 1100
Fax:+1 972 759 7914
geoff.ficke@colliers.com
EXPERTISE
- Investment Sales
- Sale-Leasebacks
- Equity & Debt Financing
- Capital Markets Advisor
ABOUT Geoff
Mr. Ficke leads a nationally recognized team that focuses on the acquisition, disposition and capitalization of CTL, GSA and NNN properties and portfolios throughout the country. Mr. Ficke’s primary focus is representing sellers of built-to-suit and investment grade assets leased to the federal government and other national credit tenants. Throughout Mr. Ficke’s career, he has closed transactions valued at more than $1.2 Billion in 44 states. Prior to joining Colliers International, Mr. Ficke served as Senior Vice President and Senior National Director of Marcus and Millichap’s Office and Industrial Properties and Net Lease Properties Groups. For over ten consecutive years he ranked in the top 10 in total production nationally within the National Office and Industrial Properties Group and consistently a top 20 performer in the Net Lease Properties Group.
Zack Ficke
Vice President
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Zack Ficke
Vice President
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Direct: +1 972 759 7854
Mobile:+1 312 350 8041
zack.ficke@colliers.com
EXPERTISE
- Investment Sales
- Sale-Leasebacks
- Equity & Debt Financing
- Capital Markets Advisor
ABOUT Zack
Mr. Ficke specializes in acquisitions, dispositions, and project capitalization solutions for CTL, NNN, and Government leased property throughout the United States.
Mr. Ficke’s core focus is representation of developers and sellers of single-tenant, investment grade properties with experience in both portfolio transactions and sale-leaseback executions. In addition to representing a diverse mix of clients including public REIT’s, developers, private equity funds, syndicators and international investors; Mr. Ficke also provides operational and managerial support across the 10 member team with a total closed transaction volume of $1.2 Billion in 44 states.
Prior to joining Colliers, Mr. Ficke was a member of the Office/Industrial and NNN property groups with Marcus & Millichap in Dallas, TX. Preceding his time in commercial real estate, Mr. Ficke served as VP, Strategic Partnerships for the midwest region of national media conglomerates Cumulus Media/Westwood One and iHeartRadio/Premiere Networks.
Debra Vander Weit
Vice President
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Debra Vander Weit
Vice President
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Direct: +1 847 987 1265
Mobile:+1 847 987 1265
Debra.VanderWeit@colliers.com
EXPERTISE
- Government Sale-Leasebacks
- Equity & Debt Financing
- Capital Markets Advisor
ABOUT Debra
The teams’ goal is to accelerate her clients’ success in their acquisition, disposition, and re-capitalization of government leased investments nationwide. Debra understands the complexity of government-leased properties and helps her clients navigate and understand the unique underwriting factors associated with government-lease real estate, lease structures, ownership responsibilities, and management challenges.
Debra provides in-depth guidance of the competitive market and effectively leads throughout the transaction so owners can make real estate decisions with confidence. Her goal with each current and prospective client is to assist them in maintaining and creating wealth through an unparalleled and all-encompassing commercial real estate advisory platform designed specifically for government-leased office and industrial properties.
Jack France
Senior Associate
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Jack France
Senior Associate
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Direct: +1 972 759 7819
Mobile:+1 214-642-5744
jack.france@colliers.com
EXPERTISE
- Net Lease Investment Sales
- Sale-Leasebacks
- Equity & Debt Financing
- Capital Markets Advisor
ABOUT Jack
Jack is a member of the Capital Markets Team, Net Leased Group, and Industrial Services Group. His specialization encompasses the acquisition, disposition, and capitalization of credit tenant retail and industrial properties nationally. Prior to working with Colliers, Jack was the business development & acquisition manager for a private investment group based out of Los Angeles, where he focused on blend and extend opportunities in triple net assets.
Jack received his bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Finance from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, and he prides himself on providing a consultative approach to relationship management, and advisory strategies.
William Paredes
Associate
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William Paredes
Associate
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Direct: +1 214 217 1218
Mobile:+1 214 695 1441
william.paredes@colliers.com
EXPERTISE
- Net Lease Investment Sales
- Sale-Leasebacks
- Equity & Debt Financing
- Capital Markets Advisor
ABOUT William
William is an Associate for the Ficke Team at Colliers, specializing in triple net investment sales / capital markets. Prior to working at Colliers, William held a transaction coordinator role at Cresa Austin where he performed market research for both office and industrial brokers with a focus on tenant representation. William also previously held internships at the Cresa Dallas office as well as Foremark real estate, furthering his real estate background. William graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where he was actively involved in the Undergraduate Real Estate Society and worked as an apartment locator for UT Austin students while completing his degree.
Sydney Gonzalez
Senior Client Services Specialist
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Sydney Gonzalez
Senior Client Services Specialist
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Direct: +1 972 759 7840
sydney.gonzalez@colliers.com
EXPERTISE
ABOUT Sydney
Sydney oversees all aspects of a transaction from the receipt of a Letter of Intent to Purchase through Closing, as well as manages the workflow and facilitation of tasks between agents and staff members. Sydney began her career in 2014 at Marcus & Millichap and brings over 7 years of commercial real estate experience to the team. Sydney graduated from McMurry University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
Rokas Samas
Marketing Specialist
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Rokas Samas
Marketing Specialist
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Direct: +1 972 759 7840
Mobile:940-279-2468
rokas.samas@colliers.com
EXPERTISE
- Transaction Management
- Operations
ABOUT Rokas
Rokas oversees all aspects of a transaction from the receipt of a Letter of Intent to Purchase through Closing, as well as manages the workflow and facilitation of tasks between agents and staff members.
Rokas leads the marketing efforts for the Institutional Capital Markets team led by Geoff Ficke based in our Dallas office.
Prior to joining Colliers, Rokas began his real estate career at Marcus & Millichap as a Marketing and Transactions Coordinator.
Rokas attended the University of North Texas by way of the Jönköping International Business School in Sweden.
Our Team

Our Advantages
Culture of Collaboration
- Steadfast Client Partnerships
- Unparalleled Support Personnel
- Leveraging Beyond the Broker Network
International Platform
- Maximum Global Exposure (17,000+ Employees)
- Broad Outreach
- Full Suite of Services
Specialization
- Expansive Team of Product Specialists – 100+ yrs Combined Experience
- Crossover Capital Migration
- Bridging the Gap Between Private & Institutional Capital
Innovative Technology Solutions
- Demand Tracking System “DTS”
- 1031 Exchange Tracker
- Proprietary Database
1031 Exchange
What is a 1031 Exchange?
A 1031 exchange represents a simple, strategic method for selling one qualifying property and the subsequent acquisition of another qualifying property within a short statutory time-period. Because the entire 1031 exchange transaction is treated as an exchange and not a simple sale, the taxpayer is able to qualify for a deferred gain treatment.
How Can You Benefit?
Because the 1031 exchange is treated as an exchange and not a sale, there are potential, significant tax benefits. IRC Section 1031 of the U.S. Tax code allows investors to defer capital gain taxes as well as facilitate significant portfolio growth and increased return on investment.
How Can We Help?
We offer the expertise needed to help you smoothly execute your 1031 exchange. With tight timelines and strict rules to follow, you need a partner to provide you with the most investment property options and knowledge to assure flawless execution.


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