Our Staff
Jim Pickar
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jpickard@pickardcommercial.com
For over 25 years, Jim Pickard has been committed to the commercial real estate industry. Jim’s extensive background includes office and industrial brokerage, construction and facilities management, and sales support in the Akron/Cleveland markets.
In addition, he has provided design/build services for various clients and developed his own commercial portfolio. Jim’s most recent project was one of the first design/build construction projects in the newly established Akron Bio Medical Corridor-consisting of a 29,000 sq. ft. medical production and distribution facility in the Opportunity Industrial Park.
Jim is very active in the local community. He has served as councilman for the Village of Silver Lake and currently serves as the Board Chairman for Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. He is a past chairman of the AABOR commercial industrial committee and a graduate of Leadership Akron Class 11. He has served on the Board of Directors for United Disability Services, Community Support Services, and various advisory boards in the community. Jim holds a BA in Logistic/Operations Management from Michigan State University and an Associate degree in Accounting from Lansing Community College.
He, his wife Leslie, and their two children are residents of Silver Lake.
JT Tering
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jteringo@pickardcommercial.com
JT recently joined Pickard Commercial Group as an Account Executive. JT comes to PCG after a lengthy career in the medical sales industry, serving the needs of doctors, hospitals, and surgery centers. In addition to other achievements, JT was awarded Sales Representative of the Year in 2009.
Throughout his sales career, JT has been an active real estate investor. Most of his efforts have been focused on buying and reconditioning property in Ohio and Michigan.
Originally from Michigan, JT holds a BA in Economics from Michigan State University. He and his wife, Danielle, are residents of Green.
Dan Johnson
djohnson@pickardcommercial.com
Dan Johnson is an Asset Manager for TPG Management, a Branch of Pickard Commercial Group. Before joining TPG Management, Dan worked in a variety of roles that have prepared him for property management. Dan has experience in the construction industry, sales, public relations, customer service, and logistics.
Dan, his wife, and son are residents of Wadsworth.
Eric P. Johnson
Eric Johnson recently joined Pickard Commercial Group as account executive. Eric joined PCG after a lengthy career in the commercial banking industry, serving the needs of smaller owner-managed businesses, middle market companies and real estate investors. Eric brings a wealth of experience in real estate transactions, including the purchase and construction of multi-family residential buildings, distribution facilities, manufacturing facilities and offices.
Additionally, Eric has consulted in financial restructuring, bank relations and negotiations, and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining Pickard Commercial Group, Eric assisted clients for over 20 years in corporate banking for large financial institutions in Ohio, North Carolina and Florida.
Eric has served as an instructor in finance and economics at the University of Akron and Stark State College. Eric holds a MBA with Finance Concentration from the University of Central Florida and has a BBA in Marketing and Industrial Management from Kent State University.
Eric has been involved in the community in several volunteer roles, such as trustee of the Weathervane Community Playhouse, treasurer for Cub Scout Pack 3173, and a coach and team manager for Tri-County Youth Hockey. Eric has also volunteered to raise funds for the Ohio Foundation for Independent Colleges, the Akron Symphony Orchestra, the Summa Foundation and Walsh Jesuit High School.
He resides in Silver Lake with his wife Laurie and their three children.
Josette Ellebr
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info@pickardcommercial.com
Josette's responsibilities include all day-to-day office functions as well as producing promotional and marketing pieces for Pickard Commercial Group properties. In addition, she provides invaluable support for the associates in the office.
Josette attended Kent State University, graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Josette has professional experience in customer service, copy writing, technical writing, marketing, and managing an office. She currently serves as a Public Affairs Assistant Director for her church in the Northeast Ohio area.
Josette and her husband Joe live in Medina.