SVN Commercial Partners adds Jeff Forsythe and Ben Arensman

SVN Commercial Partners said July 22 it added veteran broker Jeff Forsythe, CCIM, as senior advisor and new graduate Ben Arensman, MSRE, as property management coordinator and associate advisor in Fort Myers, Florida. The hires expand the firm's Southwest Florida team with experienced brokerage leadership and an early-career hire focused on property management and leasing.

Why it matters: - SVN Commercial Partners is adding both senior experience and early-career talent as it grows its Southwest Florida commercial real estate platform. - The hires are aimed at supporting investment sales, leasing, advisory work, and property management across multiple property types in the region.

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

The details: - Forsythe brings more than a decade of commercial real estate brokerage experience. - His background also includes work in corporate leadership, construction, manufacturing, distribution, consulting, property development, and real estate investment. - Forsythe has worked in the Southwest Florida market for more than a decade. - His experience spans investment, office, industrial, retail, multifamily, medical office, and mixed-use properties. - Before entering commercial real estate, Forsythe spent 21 years at Sears Roebuck. - His Sears career advanced from distribution center employee to national director of distribution systems based at the Sears Tower in Chicago. - Forsythe said he is excited to join SVN Commercial Partners and work with a team focused on client service, market expertise, and professional excellence. - Forsythe said SVN’s national platform and Southwest Florida presence create opportunities to serve clients and help them reach investment and business goals. - Arensman recently started 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 said he is grateful for the opportunity to begin his career with SVN Commercial Partners and looks forward to learning from the team.

Between the lines: - SVN Commercial Partners is pairing a veteran broker with a new entrant, a structure that can deepen client service while helping the firm build its next generation of advisors. - The firm is signaling continued investment in Southwest Florida, where competition for brokerage talent and client relationships remains important. - Managing Partner Ashley Bloom said Forsythe’s experience adds immediate value, while Arensman’s work ethic and willingness to learn support the firm’s growth.

What's next: - Forsythe will focus on investment sales, leasing, and advisory services throughout Southwest Florida. - Arensman will continue developing his expertise while supporting owners, tenants, and investors across the region. - The firm will use both hires to support its expanding property management, leasing, and brokerage operations.

The bottom line: - SVN Commercial Partners is strengthening its Fort Myers team with a seasoned broker and a newly licensed graduate as it expands across Southwest Florida. - More information: SVN Commercial Partners on LinkedIn - More information: SVN Commercial Partners on Instagram - More information: SVN Commercial Partners on Facebook - More information: SVN Commercial Partners on YouTube