Paul Esterer is the Executive Broker, one of the managing members and founders of Grubb & Ellis | Solomon Partners in Northwest Arkansas, a regional Commercial Brokerage and Management Firm; and CEO and founder of Vanadis 3 Companies, a large real estate development, investment and consulting firm.

Paul has a B.S. in Finance from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas and a M.B.A. from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock. With his combined experience in commercial real estate and financial analysis as a commercial banker for 10 years, he has risen to the top as a respected developer and broker in the real estate market.

Paul is active in local, state and federal legislative and governmental affairs in Arkansas to promote more effective economic development tools as evidenced by his co-founding Downtown Arkansas, a state-wide economic development group promoting these endeavors. Paul manages Tax Credit Funds for investors and clients, including Historic Tax Credits, Affordable Housing Credits and New Market Tax Credits. Paul is a frequent speaker at urban redevelopment and financial conferences across the United States. His accomplishments include:

• Housing Project of the Year Award – 1999, 2000 by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority; 2000 Urban Planning Award;
• In 2009, Arkansas Business recognized Vanadis’s part as the core developer in the redevelopment of the Argenta District, downtown North Little Rock, Arkansas, which was voted as the #3 most dramatic redevelopment areas in Arkansas during the last 25 years;
• Housing projects have been featured on HGTV and the Wall Street Journal;
• In 2005, the State of Arkansas Historic Preservation Program awarded Vanadis’ projects with Excellence in Preservation through Rehabilitation
• In 2007, “One to Watch Award” for business having a significant impact on the Arkansas economy.

Paul’s experience and knowledge in all phases of real estate investment, operations and development make him a valuable asset in the operations of Grubb & Ellis | Solomon and Vanadis.