About
Gary Nussbaum is a Principal at Peregrine Capital Management LLC based in Minneapolis, MN, though public records and recent professional profiles most strongly identify him with senior leadership roles at multiple real estate investment firms, including CBRE and Transwestern. He is recognized for his deep experience in commercial real estate investment, leveraging over three decades across capital markets and investment sales, particularly focused on industrial value-add, office, and single-tenant net lease opportunities.
Throughout his career, Nussbaum has executed more than $4 billion in real estate transactions, totaling 36 million square feet, and has helped to launch and grow Midwest investment sales teams in major markets. His expertise covers strategic acquisition, portfolio management, and real estate economics, making significant contributions to the development and disposition of institutional real estate assets.
Nussbaum holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a BA from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is known for his rigorous approach to market analysis, due diligence, and deal structuring, which has positioned him as a respected figure in the real estate investment sector with a particular focus on commercial, industrial, and powered land assets in primary U.S. markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Capital Management | Principal | Sep 1990 to Present | — | 
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master of Science (MS), Hawk Center for Applied Security Analysis
1986 — 1988
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, Investments and Banking
1982 — 1986
Others at Peregrine Capital Management LLC (7)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | Minnetonka, MN , United States | |
| JJack Israel | Area Vice President | Hightstown, NJ , United States | 
|  | Equity Analyst, Small Cap Growth | Saint Paul, MN , United States | 
| Senior Portfolio Manager and Owner and Board Member | Jackson, WY , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Wayzata, MN , United States | |
| Principal and Portfolio Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States | |
| Principal | Houston, TX , United States |