Gina McDonald brings over 30 years of experience in project management, brand strategy, sales, and production to her role at GRID as a commercial broker. Specializing in both agency and occupier representation, she has spent the last six years focusing on sales and leasing in the retail and office development sector, working with both local and national clients, including occupiers and investors. Her expertise includes market analysis, property acquisition, lease negotiations, project management, and client advisory roles. Prior to joining GRID, Gina served as CBRE’s Client Service Supervisor for Northeast NJ, overseeing client services teams in Saddle Brook, East Brunswick, and Florham Park, NJ. She developed and implemented marketing training programs and coordinated project deliverables with industrial, office, and retail broker teams. She also prepared RFP responses, competitive matrices, and marketing materials such as pitch decks and presentations, managing timelines and client deliverables throughout the process. 

As the founder and Principal of Artwork For Buildings, Gina has demonstrated her exceptional capabilities in design and project management. She curated and created artwork for Barclays’ Class A buildings, including 30 floors of their Seventh Avenue office in NYC, and for international projects. Gina expertly manages the end-to-end art installation process, ensuring projects meet budget, timeline, and quality expectations, while collaborating with artists, architects, interior designers, and property owners to seamlessly integrate art into spaces. 

Gina’s work in art curation reflects a global perspective, adapting to various cultural and design nuances. She has significantly impacted the transformation of commercial spaces, elevating their identity and appeal through creative ingenuity and logistical precision. Her ability to enhance the ambiance of premier Class A buildings has positioned her as a leader in the field of art for commercial real estate. 

Gina is also the founding publisher of a regional monthly magazine in the NJ, NY, and PA tristate area. With a passion for forecasting industry trends and translating client visions into innovative spaces, Gina equips her clients with the tools and resources needed to make informed real estate decisions. Her client-centric approach, comprehensive strategy, and deep knowledge of the Northeast NJ office and retail sector make her a trusted advisor and forward- 13 thinking expert in commercial real estate.