Ryan Brown has been appointed president of Conklin & Co., a Grand Junction-based real estate business.

Todd Conklin, founder and former chief executive officer of the firm, will continue to serve in a leadership role as chairman.

Conklin & Co. operates Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties and Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties.

“Being part of this team has been fantastic, and I can’t wait to help collectively contribute to where we go from here,” Brown said.

Brown brings to his latest responsibilities more than 15 years of experience in real estate and asset management, including developing, leasing and managing agricultural interests, commercial office spaces, industrial parks and rural residential properties. 

Brown also has worked in the aerospace, agriculture and finance industries, including roles as senior vice president at Bank of America Private Bank, wealth management and institutional advisor at New York Life and chief executive officer at EarthX.

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties serves a total of nine markets in Colorado, Idaho and Montana. Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties serves the Grand Valley and surrouding areas.