Bringing together over 88 years of full-time real estate practice in the community, the brokers at Evans, Elder & Brown, Inc. continue to earn their reputation as the leading commercial real estate brokerage office in the Eugene-Springfield area. In addition to a complete dedication to the profession, each broker has made, and continues to make significant contributions to the quality of life of the community.
ALAN EVANS
Specialty
Alan’s primary interest is in retail where he represents numerous shopping center owners including The Oakway Center, Santa Clara Square, Royal West, Valley River Plaza, River Road Plaza and The Pavilion. He developed The Pavilion on Coburg. As a principal, he is developing the new Crossroads Center, anchored by Best Buy. He also represents many tenants in the marketplace.
Education
BS degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Background & Experience
Alan moved to Eugene in 1971. His first work experience in Eugene was as a tree planter, where after one 20 inch rain month, he rather quickly decided that there had to be a better way. He bought a small restaurant in 1972 and worked 60 hour weeks for the next two years. He learned a lot about business (and a little bit about cooking too), made almost no money and decided that there had to be a better way. He then worked for Lane County as a grant writer/analyst and within a few years was completely bored and decided there had to be a better way. He got into real estate in 1978 on the residential side and by chance closed a commercial sale in 1981. He immediately decided this was what he wanted to do and spent a few years learning and transitioning. Sue Prichard approached him about forming a partnership in 1986 and the rest is history.
Currently: On the Board of the Oregon Bach Festival; A member of the Hult Endowment Committee of the Oregon Community Foundation; Chair of the Arts Foundation of Western Oregon; On the Board of Summit Bank.
Past: Former President of the Eugene Opera and Board member for twelve years; Past Board member DEI, Planned Parenthood.
Personal
Married to Tamara Kabush. Has a grown son Michael who worked at Symantec, is now enjoying a season pass at Hoodoo Meadows and plans to go back to school and get an MFA. Lives on a 43 acre rural property and his hobby is taking care of his property using tractors and farm toys.
JEFF ELDER
Specialty
Jeff Elder has a background in commercial real estate that covers most all areas of the business. This includes the sale and leasing of retail, office and industrial properties, plus project and property development activity.
Education
Jeff graduated in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University.
Background & Experience
Jeff began his real estate career immediately upon graduation from Oregon State. The real estate field gave Jeff the opportunity to develop a professional career without limitations. He developed his career based on integrity and hard work. This work ethic keeps his drive going every day.
He has been recognized by his peers as Eugene’s Realtor of the Year, President of the Broker’s Million Dollar Club, President of Multiple Listing Service, and President of Eugene Board of Realtors.
Jeff has had first-hand experiences in all areas of his work. He has owned and managed retail, office, and residential income properties, and developed and constructed retail projects, apartment projects, and land development projects. Jeff has a special understanding of what needs to happen in each successful transaction and project.
Jeff believes in doing a job the right way. This attention to detail takes more time, but he gets it right the first time and you can count on it being professionally completed. Hard work and staying on top of his business are what drives Jeff each day.
Jeff Elder has been very involved in community charitable groups. He is currently co-managing the Oregon Classic, an annual PGA golf tournament in Eugene, with has raised gifts to local charities of over $500,000. He has been an integral part of fund-raising for O’Hara Catholic School, Children’s Miracle Network, Boy Scouts of America, Volunteers in Medicine, Marist High School, and the Relief Nursery.
Personal
Jeff and Molly have two children, a son living in San Diego and a daughter at Marist High School. His family is his greatest pleasure. Golf and skiing usually occupy any free time.
JOHN BROWN
Specialty
John’s 28 years as a real estate appraiser have given him expertise in all property types, including commercial, industrial, multi-family and special purpose properties. He is experienced in all aspects of real estate, including sales, leasing, development options, and alternative use considerations.
Background & Experience
John started his career in residential and commercial real estate appraisal in 1977. From 1990 to 2005, he was the principal in the firm of Duncan & Brown, a Eugene-based real estate appraisal and consulting firm, which practices throughout the state of Oregon.
In 1985 John earned the MAI designation awarded by the Appraisal Institute. On numerous occasions, he has testified as an expert witness in Federal, Circuit, Tax, and Bankruptcy Courts in the State of Oregon. He has authored numerous surveys which are widely regarded as local benchmarks for market trends. Additionally, he has been a guest lecturer at the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, and the Oregon Department of Revenue.
John is currently a member of the Eugene Police Commission (past Chair); Southtown Rotary; the HIV Alliance Board of Advisors; Downtown Safety Task Force; and Mid-Town Business Association. Consistent with his dedication to community service, he is currently the President of the Cal Young Neighborhood Association.
John’s past community service has included membership on the Board of Directors of the Lane County Relief Nursery; the Eugene Chamber of Commerce; the Eugene Swim & Tennis Club; Downtown Eugene, Inc.; and the Downtown Commission. He is the past Chairperson of the Willakenzie Planning Team and is active in the monitoring and removal of graffiti.
John’s passion is the outdoors, including fishing, skiing, tennis, and camping. He’s dedicated to protecting the local environment and has worked to ensure clean waterways. He’s particularly invested in the Willamette River in Lane County and has been recognized for his leadership in efforts to protect the river.
Personal
John has lived in Eugene for 55 years and has been married for 32 years to Cathy Rodman Brown, a teacher in District 4J. He served in the US Army, with a tour of duty in Vietnam. Cathy and John have two grown children. John J., his wife, Nami, and their daughter Sarah, are living in Eugene, and Brian is currently a junior at Clark University in Massachusetts.
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