Skyler Peterson

Executive Vice President | Legend Partners

Skyler Peterson, SIOR, is the Executive Vice President at Legend Commercial Real Estate and leads the firm’s eight-person industrial team based in Utah. He has nearly 20 years of experience and has completed over 1,000 industrial and land transactions to date. Skyler oversees roughly 200 assignments annually along Utah’s Wasatch Front. His team consistently delivers results for major industrial real estate owners and occupiers, including industry leaders such as Zenith, Exeter, Stonemont, Alterra, and First Industrial.

Skyler’s expertise spans leasing, investment sales, and development advisory services, honed through representing both Fortune 500 companies and top-tier developers. He has built a proven track record working with institutional owners and developers like STAG Industrial, Brennan Investment Group, and Zenith Development on complex projects and portfolios. Recent transaction highlights include leading the development of the 300,000 SF MOCA Mountain View Business Park and a 200,000 SF distribution center for ICO Development. His project portfolio also features major facilities for eTrailer (100,000 SF), Reser’s Fine Foods (100,000 SF), Purple Mattress (100,000 SF), Caspian (400,000 SF), CheckerProp (150,000 SF), and Imagine (100,000 SF).

A designated SIOR industrial specialist and current CCIM candidate, Skyler is recognized for his professional leadership and market insight. His client-centric approach and track record of execution are on par with those of leading national industrial brokers, making him a trusted advisor to high-level real estate decision-makers navigating critical real estate initiatives.

Professional Summary

Skyler Peterson is a highly accomplished professional in the commercial real estate industry with 17 years of experience specializing in industrial and land transactions. As Executive Vice President at Legend Partners and a former Senior Vice President at Newmark, Skyler has completed over 1,000 transactions and built a reputation as a top producer. Known for a results-driven approach, Skyler delivers exceptional outcomes for clients while maintaining a focus on client-centric strategies and long-lasting relationships.

Professional Experience

Legend Partners

Executive Vice President

June 2024 – Present

Leading industrial and land transactions as a top-producing agent.

Successfully completed high-profile projects, including MOCA Mountain View Business Park.

Spearheading business growth through client-focused services and market expertise.

Newmark

Senior Vice President

2007 – May 2024

Specialized in industrial and land properties, completing over 1,000 transactions.

Recognized as a Top Producer for Newmark Salt Lake City from 2016 to 2023.

Developed an extensive network and reputation as an industry leader.

Delivered client-centric strategies that consistently exceeded expectations.

Certifications and Professional Development

SIOR Industrial Specialist

CCIM Candidate

Community Involvement

Member, West Jordan Economic Development

Member, Riverton City Economic Development

Personal Investments

Owner of a diversified portfolio of real estate projects, including industrial, office, multi-family, special purpose, and land properties.