Born and raised in Western Colorado, Brian Bray is a fourth-generation Bray working in his family’s real estate brokerage, which was founded by his great-grandfather, Sherman Bray, in 1946. Brian brings to the table a vast working knowledge of real estate and the trusted name that has become the premier real estate firm of Western Colorado. Working for Bray Real Estate since 2004, Brian began his real estate career selling residential homes, farm/ranch properties, and development ground. Brian then transitioned to Bray Commercial in 2008 and became managing broker of the commercial division in 2016.
Previous to working in the family business, Brian owned and managed his own businesses and worked in the construction industry. He is educated in construction management and graduated from Mesa State College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Over the years, Brian has had the opportunity to assist his clients in asset disposition/acquisition, tenant/landlord representation. Brian has represented retail shopping center clients, large industrial facilities, multiple distribution opportunities, multi-tenant office buildings as well as his commercial development clients. Brian has recently obtained his SIOR designation as well as continuing to take classes through CCIM and IBBA.
Brian also manages Bray Business Brokerage, where he oversees a team of merger and acquisition specialists. He enjoys educating business owners in making strategic decisions to maximize the profitability of their company before selling it. He is also able to assist buyers in mitigating the risks involved in a business transaction.
Brian resides in Grand Junction with his wife and five children. When he is not working, he enjoys recreating in the high country of the Rocky Mountains or traveling to Costa Rica with his family.
Achievements
Top Commercial Producer – Bray Real Estate, 2016-2021
Broker of the Year – Rocky Mountain Commercial Brokers, 2018