James Westerberg is a Senior Vice President with Surmount (formerly NNN Pro). He specializes in the creation and execution of sale-leaseback programs, credit underwriting, asset acquisition and disposition strategies, and lease restructurings for franchisors, franchisees, and business operators nationwide. James works within Surmount’s Institutional Coverage Group, where he advises a diverse client base across both private and institutional markets.

Since joining Surmount in 2016, James has been directly involved in the sale of more than 500 properties totaling over $1.5 billion in transaction volume. His experience spans a wide range of net-leased asset types, including restaurants, car washes, gas and convenience stores, auto service and repair facilities, veterinary clinics, fitness centers, grocery stores, and more. James delivers comprehensive advisory services across all aspects of the net lease investment lifecycle, including valuation, underwriting, marketing, negotiation, and portfolio management.

Prior to joining Surmount full time, James interned with NNN Pro, where he developed a strong foundation in net lease real estate, including intrinsic real estate valuation, market analysis, tenant and credit underwriting, site-level performance metrics, and lease economics. He is a graduate of Rutgers University and currently resides in Matawan, NJ with his wife and two dogs.