Sperry Van Ness / Commercial Advisory Group
Gail Bowden
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Sperry Van Ness / Commercial Advisory Group
1626 Ringling Blvd., Suite 500
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941)343-4515
Email: gail.bowden@svn.com


 
Biography
Gail Bowden brings a unique blend of strategic creativity and experience to Sperry Van Ness. Drawing on more than thirty years of experience, Gail is well known for her business acumen and ability to navigate the complexities of venture capital, project finance, construction and development. Her project list is extensive and includes multimillion dollar resorts, marinas, golf courses, residential and commercial development. Gail was recently awarded SVN’s “2011 Top Commercial Real Estate Advisor of the Year”.

Gail has twenty years of senior management experience in the oil and gas industry working in facilities, real state, management and human resources. She was the first woman to be hired as Facilities Manager for one of the largest oil and gas companies in the country.

No stranger to travel and adventure, Gail has developed $100,000 to multimillion dollar properties in Costa Rica and Panama. She worked with multiple investors in these countries to acquire both property and financing for large scale resort and marina developments. She also worked with an Investor/Principle to obtain financing and rights to hunting concessions in Africa and Bolivia. Gail is a passionate traveler and has developed and cultivated long standing relationships with real estate and development professionals all over the world.

Gail has both business and engineering experience. She is well known for closing complex and varied commercial and residential investment projects and specializes in projects from $400,000 to $10 million or more. By guiding clients to appropriate financing and identifying the perfect investors for a deal, she has a career total of $50 million in sales. From contract to closing Gail gathers all relevant facts and presents them clearly and logically. She is known for thorough research, stamina and patience. Her ability to communicate clearly with all sides in any negotiation has established her as a true professional in the field.

Gail is from Vernal Utah and graduated with a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Utah. She is a licensed Realtor/Sales Associate in the State of Florida. Gail is a ten year resident of Sarasota, Florida and is considered an expert in commercial real estate sales and investment in Sarasota. She is an active community partner. At home in hard hat or evening gown, Gail is a volunteer and contributor to Habitat for Humanity, the YMCA Foundation, the Make A Wish Foundation, the Red Cross, and Dress for Success. Gail supports global humanitarian efforts in Bolivia and Nicaragua. She is currently working toward her CCIM.

Gail’s daughter and two gorgeous grandchildren live in Utah and she visits them whenever possible. Her friends and family lend joy and balance to her life and work.

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