Retail
Ethan Melvin
Advisor
Ethan is an Albuquerque native and alumni of the University of New Mexico’s Anderson School of Management, where he graduated with a concentration in Marketing.
Following business school, Ethan led a successful advertising career in Chicago, eventually making his way back to New Mexico and beginning a career in commercial real estate. Prior to joining NAI SunVista as a Transaction Coordinator, Ethan spearheaded marketing and advertising for one of New Mexico’s top commercial real estate developers, focusing efforts on a landmark 80 acre mixed-use project in Albuquerque’s South Valley as well a mixed-use food park in Albuquerque’s Southwest Mesa.
Ethan is well versed in all facets of retail commercial real estate having worked closely with both property owners and tenants across the Albuquerque market. Understanding trends and the data to back them is a skill nourished from Ethan’s advertising career, in which he facilitated clients such as Facebook and SAP.
Ethan is passionate about helping Landlords realize the maximum potential of their asset, while ensuring tenants are set up for success in their brick & mortar locations. Contributing to the betterment of Albuquerque is at the forefront of Ethan’s values and making sure residents of the community have access to the best services and products was what led him to a career in commercial real estate.
Accomplishments, Boards & Associations
Commercial Association of Realtors of New Mexico (CARNM), Member
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Member
The Albuquerque Community Foundation’s Future Fund, Member
ToastMasters International Early Birds Club, Member
The Albuquerque Community Foundation, Advancement Committee Member
Junior Achievement, Volunteer
Education
Bachelors in Marketing, University of New Mexico, 2018