ABOUT US
Common Bond is a collective of thinkers,
doers, and placemakers.

A little bit about us

Common Bond Development Group is a commercial real estate development company located in Phoenix, Arizona that specializes in the identification, acquisition, development and management of hotel, retail and office properties across the southwestern United States. Common Bond was formed in 2014 by Brian Frakes, previously of Westcor and Westcor Development Partners.

Common Bond has acquired and developed property including notable projects like The Yard at the Farmer Arts District (Tempe, AZ), as well as Sprouts and Safeway-anchored shopping centers across the state. With the introduction of their latest project, The Global Ambassador, Common Bond Development Group expands their niche into hotel development with longtime creative partner, Sam Fox.

Meet the Team

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Brian Frakes

PRINCIPAL
Brian Frakes began his development career at Westcor Partners in 1999 and in 2002 joined the Westcor senior partners to form WDP Partners. Frakes played an active role in the identification, acquisition, entitlement and management of more than eight million square feet of regional,
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Trevor Cohen

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Trevor Cohen began his professional career at Common Bond Development Group in 2014 following his graduation from the University of Arizona where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the Eller College of Management.
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Alex Clark

DIRECTOR OF SALES & LEASING
Alex Clark joined Common Bond Development Group in 2019 to help grow and execute the sales and brokerage business and create more opportunities for the company’s future growth. With over 25 years of experience, he provides a wealth of knowledge that we believe will benefit our valued clients.
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Lisa Goodwin

PROPERTY MANAGER
Lisa Goodwin is an Arizona native and has been active in the commercial real estate industry for over 20 years. Before joining Common Bond Development Group in 2015, Lisa worked for a developer in Phoenix, Arizona with a strong focus on development and management of retail properties.
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Breanna Mackie

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & OFFICE MANAGER
After a successful career working in collegiate athletics at her alma mater, Arizona State University, Breanna Mackie joined Common Bond Development Group in January 2020. Breanna earned her BA in Design Studies from the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts in 2014.
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Logan Saltou

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
Logan Saltou began his development career at Common Bond Development Group in 2021 following his graduation from Arizona State University where he earned his Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) from the W.P School of Business. As a development associate,

Now That You Know Us…

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