SVN Commercial Partners adds two to Southwest Florida team

SVN Commercial Partners said July 22, 2026, that it hired industry veteran Jeff Forsythe, CCIM, as senior advisor and Ben Arensman, MSRE, as property management coordinator and associate advisor. The additions expand the Fort Myers firm’s brokerage and property management bench across Southwest Florida.

Why it matters: - SVN Commercial Partners is adding both senior experience and early-career talent as it expands in Southwest Florida. - The hires strengthen the firm’s capacity in investment sales, leasing, advisory, property management and brokerage. - The move signals continued investment in a broader team model that pairs market veterans with newer professionals.

What happened: - SVN Commercial Partners announced July 22, 2026, that Jeff Forsythe, CCIM, joined as senior advisor. - The firm also added Ben Arensman, MSRE, as property management coordinator and associate advisor. - Forsythe will be based in the Fort Myers office. - Arensman will support the firm’s expanding property management, leasing and brokerage divisions.

The details: - Forsythe brings more than a decade of commercial real estate brokerage experience. - His background also includes corporate leadership, construction, manufacturing, distribution, consulting, property development and real estate investment. - Forsythe has worked in Southwest Florida for more than a decade. - His experience spans investment, office, industrial, retail, multifamily, medical office and mixed-use properties. - Before commercial real estate, Forsythe spent 21 years with Sears Roebuck. - He advanced from a distribution center employee to national director of distribution systems based at the Sears Tower in Chicago. - Forsythe will focus on investment sales, leasing and advisory services throughout Southwest Florida. - Arensman recently began his commercial real estate career after earning a Master of Science in Real Estate from the University of Florida in Spring 2026. - Arensman served as an ambassador for the University of Florida’s MSRE Development Team during graduate school. - Arensman holds a Florida real estate license. - Arensman will work with owners, tenants and investors throughout Southwest Florida.

Between the lines: - The firm is using hiring to deepen both client service capacity and internal succession planning. - Forsythe’s mix of brokerage and operating experience gives SVN Commercial Partners immediate market credibility. - Arensman’s role suggests the firm is also building a pipeline of newer talent for property management and brokerage support.

What's next: - Forsythe is expected to focus on business development and client advisory work from the Fort Myers office. - Arensman is expected to continue developing expertise across multiple disciplines while supporting the firm’s growth. - The firm said the two hires reflect its commitment to delivering service and investing in the future of the business.

The bottom line: - SVN Commercial Partners is broadening its Southwest Florida team with a veteran dealmaker and a newly minted real estate professional.