The Houston/Gulf Coast CCIM Chapter has recognized a record number 19 chapter members who recently earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation from the CCIM Institute, one of the leading commercial real estate associations in the world.
Grandbridge Real Estate Capital employees from around the nation gathered at the recent CCIM’s Thrive Conference in Austin. From L-R: Kate Sullinger, Kansas City; Hans Harris, Washington, D.C.; Rob Vaughn, Charlotte; and D’Etta Casto-DeLeon, former chapter president of the Houston/Gulf Coast chapter.
Awarded the designation at the Institute’s recent business meetings in Austin at the CCIM Thrive Conference 2015 were:
| CCIM Designee | Company |
| Nate Newman, CCIM | Marcus & Millichap |
| Elena Bakina, CCIM | Colliers International |
| Justin Brasell, CCIM | Transwestern |
| Paula Bruns, CCIM | Colvill Office Properties |
| Patrick Buckhoff, CCIM | Coldwell Banker Commercial United |
| Wing Yiu Chan, CCIM | Phoenix Real Estate LLC |
| Jerry Fallin, CCIM | Fallin Properties |
| Rachel Glass, CCIM | Transwestern |
| Stephen Carter Hazen, CCIM | CRC Real Estate |
| Karyn Jackson, CCIM | The J. Beard Real Estate Co, LP |
| Jed Samuel Mandel, CCIM | EDGE Realty Partners |
| Sarah V. Montgomery, CCIM | Wells Fargo Commercial Real Estate |
| Barry Moore, CCIM | Caldwell Companies |
| Cindy Pham Nguyen, CCIM | Transwestern |
| Ryan Pokorney, CCIM | Weingarten Realty Investors |
| Brandon Schawe, CCIM | Weingarten Realty |
| Taylor Schmidt, CCIM | Lee & Associates Houston |
| Frances Xiaoyu Shen, CCIM | Realm Real Estate Professionals |
| Laolu Yemitan, CCIM | Five Woods, LLC |
The 19 local members were among the commercial real estate professionals who passed the CCIM Comprehensive Examination, the final component in the designation process. The CCIM designation is awarded upon successful completion of an intensive analytical curriculum of 200 classroom hours and presentation of a portfolio of qualifying experience demonstrating concept mastery through real-world success. CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, asset management, valuation, and investment analysis.
An affiliate of the National Association of Realtors®, the Chicago-based CCIM Institute has conferred the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation to commercial real estate and allied professionals since 1969. Visit www.ccim.com or www.ccimhouston.org for more information.
