Title: Director, Client Services
City: Winchester (Virginia & West Virginia)
State: Virginia
Region: Northeast
Industry Specialization: Technology, Energy, Transportation & Logistics, Utilities, and Industrial
CRE Expertise: Acquisition, Developed Property, CRE Development, Disposition, Developed Property, and Tenant Representation
John McGrath is a commercial real estate advisor specializing in industrial and flex space development, industrial site selection, and investment strategy across Virginia and West Virginia. Based in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, he brings a distinctive combination of commercial real estate expertise, technology leadership, and federal policy experience to help clients identify opportunities and make informed investment decisions.
Prior to his work in commercial real estate, John co-founded ICAT Systems, a software company that provided accounting compliance solutions to defense and government contractors for more than two decades. He also built a distinguished career with the Internal Revenue Service, where he held senior technical leadership roles supporting major initiatives, including Clean Energy Tax Credits, Opportunity Zones, and large-scale digitalization programs. His background spans technology, compliance, business strategy, and government operations, providing clients with a broad and practical perspective.
John has lived and worked in Washington, D.C., Virginia, Pennsylvania, Florida, and internationally in Lima and Budapest. Since 1998, he has called Shepherdstown, West Virginia home, combining deep regional knowledge with a global professional outlook.