LEADERSHIP SOCIETY
In 2016, we launched the Leadership Society which recognizes those who have generously donated to the CCIM Foundation. The society recognizes four levels of donors who’ve contributed $1,000 or more to the CCIM Foundation:
- PLATINUM - $20,000 or more
- GOLD - $10,000-$19,999
- SILVER - $5,000-$9,999
- BRONZE - $1,000-$4,999
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NAMED EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP HONOREES
 Allen Feltman, CCIM, has practiced commercial real estate for over 45 years. He received his CCIM designation in 1984 in Washington, D.C. He thankfully credits his mother, who was a broker and leader for many years at Ebby Halliday Realtors, who “pushed” him to get attain the CCIM designation. He served as president of the North Texas CCIM Chapter in 1987 and has held numerous positions of leadership within the CCIM Institute, most notably serving as 1999 national president.
 This scholarship was funded by the CCIM Foundation and the Oklahoma CCIM Chapter to recognize the chapter’s past presidents.
 Robin Dyche, CCIM, is Managing Member at RIO Real Estate Investment Opportunities LLC in Albuquerque, N.M. During his 45 years in commercial real estate, Dyche has negotiated many transactions with companies including TempurPedic Mattress, Sennheiser, Facebook, Cupertino Electric, Niagara Water, Fortis Construction, CarMax, and Merillat Cabinets. Dyche has been a CCIM Institute instructor since 1980. Dyche was recognized as Instructor of the Year in 1999 and CI 104 Instructor of the Year in 1997 by Institute faculty. He was also awarded the Susan Groeneveld CCIM Visionary Award in 2008 and was honored with the Victor Lyon Award for Outstanding Contributions to the CCIM program.
 John M. Stone, CCIM, is the chairman of John M. Stone Company, John M. Stone Management Corporation, Stone Financial Corporation, and Stone Equities Corporation of Dallas, Texas and Texarkana, Texas. He holds an MBA in commercial investment real estate from Southern Methodist University. He received his CCIM designation in 1976, served as a CCIM instructor from 1978-1998, held numerous leadership positions in several national and international commercial real estate organizations including the National Association of Realtors, AMPI, IREM, and CIPS. He served as the CCIM Institute (then known as Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute) president in 1991.
 Holly Buchanan, CCIM, serves as Senior Director at Katz & Associate’s Nashville office, which she helped open in 2017, and has more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate in the Southeast region. Holly has been a driving force in the growth and development of the Middle Tennessee CCIM Chapter. She has served in many Board positions through the years, including President in 2015, and is still an active member of the Board today. Holly has served at the National level on various committees and is currently serving as the Regional Activities Vice Chair. She is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Center (ICSC) where she has served in numerous leadership roles and is a past president of the Commercial Women in Real Estate (CREW) – Nashville chapter.
 In his tenure, Steve Price served as the president of CCIM International in 2006. He has been honored as: the 1999 CCIM Institute Instructor of the Year, the 2001 recipient of the Victor L. Lyon Award for outstanding contributions to CCIM Institute’s education program, the 2003 CI 101 Senior Instructor of the Year, and in 2017 Steve was awarded the Jay W. Levine Award for Distinguished Service to the CI Institute. Today, Steve continues as a member of the CCIM board that guides the organization along its commitment to excellence in commercial real estate education. Always a distinguished leader in the commercial real estate industry and although retired now, Steve’s passion is passing on the enthusiasm and expertise that he has shown the industry for decades.
 The Noble Properties Scholarship honors the company after which it is named. Noble Properties, a fast growing, privately owned real estate investment and management company has been an active member of the Florida CCIM Chapter – East Coast District.
 Carleen Barth, CCIM, is a veteran of the commercial investment real estate industry specializing in specializing in STNL and value add investment properties with specific interest in multi-family and retail properties, construction, and development. Ms. Barth volunteers her time to help other commercial real estate professionals in their pursuit of the pin and the CCIM Designation. Ms. Barth has served in various positions at the local and national level of the CCIM Institute and can be found educating the next generation of CRE industry professionals at the University of Texas at El Paso.
 Leil Koch, CCIM, is President and CEO of Equity One Real Estate, Inc., with four offices on Maui: Lahaina, Pukalani, Makawao, and Paia. A 25-year commercial & residential real estate veteran, he has been involved in the real estate industry since 1981. He also holds the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation, the CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist), CPM (Certified Property Manager), CRB (Certified Residential Broker), and MRICS (Member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) designations. Koch also was awarded the Hawaii Association of Realtors – Realtor of the Year – for 2010, and the Hawaii CCIM Chapter Member of the Year in 2006. Leil Koch was the 2012 National CCIM Institute President, the 46th President of the Institute and the first CCIM national officer to hail from Hawaii.
 Gary R. Hawkins, CCIM, started developing small medical office buildings and neighborhood shopping centers and eventually became one of the first developers to build power centers and entertainment complexes anchored by mega-plex theaters. Since 1976, he has developed more than 200 different commercial properties in 23 states. Mr. Hawkins was a senior instructor in the CCIM Institute. For 20 years he helped develop and teach financial and market feasibility as well as shopping center development classes. He has taught seminars in cities from Miami to Anchorage.
 Darrell Leason began his real estate career in 1958 working for Colby Sandlian. Mr. Leason worked for Sandlian Realty for 12 ears, before striking out on his own in 1970 forming Brokers Investment Corporation with Jack R. Hunt and James R. Burns. At one point, Brokers Investment Corporation was the largest commercial real estate firm in Wichita. In 2015, Mr. Leason received the Wichita Business Journal’s Commercial Transaction of the Year award and the Kansas CCIM/Wichita State University Lifetime Achievement Award for Commercial Real Estate. Mr. Leason passed away in 2016 after 57 years as a commercial and investment real estate broker, exchanger, real estate problem solver and developer. He was an active member of the Kansas Chapter of CCIM, the National Council of Exchangers and the Society of Exchange Counselors.
 Sharon Carz, CCIM of West Hollywood, California is a commercial real estate professional specializing in Multifamily, NNN and Senior housing developments. Sharon earned her CCIM designation in 2012 and has served twice as Chapter President, Region 2 RVP, Board of Directors and graduated from the 2015 Jay W. Levine Leadership academy. Sharon is an advocate for women in the CRE industry to earn the CCIM designation. Sharon previously represented the US in the world figure skating championships.
 Dewey Struble, CCIM, has practiced commercial real estate for over 30 years. He has held numerous positions of leadership within the Institute, most notably serving as 1998 national president. Beyond his work on the board of directors, in his local CCIM chapter, and as a member of the CCIM TECH board of directors, Struble is known across the organization as a dedicated friend and mentor. Mr. Struble is the recipient of numerous awards including the prestigious CCIM Jay W. Levine Award for Distinguished Service. Mr. Struble received his Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1967, and his Masters in Aeronautics from the California Institute of Technology in 1968.
 Ralph Bullard established Bullard Construction in 1978. It is a Texas owned company based in Addison, Texas and opened their second office in 1999 in McAllen which serves the Rio Grande Valley. Ralph Bullard and Bullard Construction have been fervent supporters of the North Texas Chapter’s Sporting Clays Event since it began. This event raises funds for scholarships and continuing education in the North Texas area. For over 25 years, the chapter has held the North Texas CCIM Annual Sporting Clays Tournament. Proceeds from this event help fund scholarship awards and continuing education opportunities. Ralph Bullard has been a fixture at this event with his memorable stations and overwhelming attendance by his company. They have contributed to the overwhelming success of this event and of the Chapter’s scholarship program.
 Susan McClure, CCIM, is President at McClure Partners in Dallas. McClure has been a CCIM Institute instructor since 2008. McClure earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and History from Stephen F. Austin State University. She also holds a Texas Teacher's Certificate. Susan McClure has been involved with the North Texas CCIM Chapter since 2007 where she started as a Presidential Liaison. She has held every position within the board: Secretary, Treasurer, First Vice President, and President. She first served as the Chapter’s Education Chair in 2008 and returned to that position in 2014 where she has continued to serve to present day. She also serves on the National Education Committee.
 Tiah Brooks passed too young at 57. She was survived by her Husband Mark Brooks and 3 children. Tiah was a valued member of the Southern Nevada CCIM Chapter. Always in attendance at our events and helping on committees to make the Southern Nevada CCIM Chapter successful. She spent over 25 years of her career with First American Title Insurance and received numerous accolades for revenue, leadership and teamwork.
 Ryan Heinfeld was born on January 30, 1988 in Tucson, Arizona to Amy and Gary Heinfeld. He received his degree from the University of Arizona in 2012 and was a graduate of Catalina Foothills High School. Ryan was a successful Realtor, earned his CCIM designation and served as Secretary of the Southern Arizona CCIM Chapter. Ryan had an immeasurably kind spirit, a compassionate heart, and an infectious smile. He lived his life by the values of loyalty, inclusivity, and generosity and made the world better for it. He touched so many lives and will be forever missed by his family and friends.
 John T. Crone, CCIM was heavily involved with the real estate community after moving to San Antonio in 1983. He was on the boards of the San Antonio/South Texas Chapter of CCIM, San Antonio Board of REALTORS (SABOR), Realtors Commercial Alliance (RCA), Real Estate Council of San Antonio (RECSA) and South Texas Commercial Realtor Alliance. He had a particular interest in Governmental and Legislative Affairs relating to real estate. He was also on the board of The Lighthouse for the Blind.
This scholarship was created to recognize the past presidents of the Memphis Metro CCIM Chapter.
This scholarship was created to recognize the past presidents of the Nebraska CCIM Chapter.
 This scholarship was created to recognize Kutak Rock, LLP as a longtime platinum sponsor of the Northwest Arkansas CCIM Chapter.
 H. Pat Wood (1928-2012) was a founder and principal of LawlerWood and Wood Properties, Inc. (now known as SVN | Wood Properties), later serving as Chairman of both firms. Having spent more than thirty years in the real estate industry, he was past chairman of the Tennessee Real Estate Commission and was awarded the designation of Certified Property Manager by the Institute of Real Estate Management.
 After nearly a twenty-year career as a tennis professional in Dallas, TX, Don Brewer decided to start a new career in commercial real estate in 1995. After moving back to East Tennessee, Mr. Brewer went to work with Wood Realtors as an affiliate broker, working on commercial and development transactions. Mr. Brewer immediately began pursuing his CCIM designation. By the year 2000, Mr. Brewer started his own company, Realty Investment Services, a full-service boutique commercial real estate firm and achieved his CCIM designation.
Monte Turner, CCIM, is the President of Turner & Associates Realty, Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee. He has three decades of experience working in the commercial real estate industry with a primary focus on retail development. Mr. Turner received his CCIM designation in 1996 and has long been an advocate for the Middle Tennessee CCIM Chapter. He served as President of the Middle Tennessee CCIM Chapter in 2004 and was later an RVP for Region 6.
 Charles C. (Chuck) Connely, IV, CCIM, CFP, CPM is the Director of the Lewis White Real Estate Center at the University of Missouri-Kansas City where he is an Associate Teaching professor where he teaches real estate and finance. He is also the President of C.C. Connely & Associates that specializes in new commercial real estate development opportunities including manufacturing, warehouse/distribution, retail, office, municipal and entertainment properties. Chuck has served on the CCIM Institute board of directors for over ten years and is the 2020 Treasurer. He is a past President of the CCIM Kansas City Chapter.
 The Waken Family has help shaped the retail and property industry of Oklahoma for over 125 years. From the mercantile and general merchandise stores in the Cherokee Strip to the management of neighborhood and regional shopping centers, the Waken Family has assisted business owners in the growth of their businesses and the retail trade of Enid and the surrounding areas. The scholarship has been created to continue, in perpetuity, the commitment that the Waken Family has in education of the members of their industry.
 Len H. Layne started in the real estate business on a small scale in 1978 and grew to be an industry leader in tenant representation. As Austin grew and changed, Len seized the opportunity to begin developing and leasing business parks founding his new company, L. H. Layne Company. An early advocate of saving our environment, Len was a partner in a business that produced “drip-irrigation” products in the early 80’s and was awarded local honors for his use of xeriscaping in his projects around Austin. Len was He was one of the first CCIMs in Austin and participated in establishing the Central Texas chapter.
 Vasilios Priskos, of Salt Lake City, Utah, was the founder of InterNet Properties in 1994. Vasilios became well known as one of the major influencers of downtown Salt Lake City – having been named by the Downtown Alliance as one of the Top 25 People Who Shaped Downtown. Vasilios was involved in multiple civic and public boards including the Salt Lake City Police Foundation, the Children’s Museum, Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, the 2002 Olympics Committee, Westminster College Foundation, and the Board of Realtors Grievance Committee. Vasilios passed way on 2017. He is survived by his wife and 4 sons.
This scholarship was created to recognize the Wisconsin CCIM Chapter.
 Tom DeMint, CCIM serves as a Senior Advisor for SVN | GASC, specializing in retail, office, multifamily, and hospitality assets. DeMint received a BA from The University of Tennessee and an MBA from Clemson University. He holds the CCIM designation and has served as President of the SC CCIM Chapter and has served as a member of the SC CCIM Board of Director for many years. He is a licensed real estate broker in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.
 Leslie G. Callahan, III, CCIM is President of First Colony Financial Corporation, a real estate leasing, property management, and development firm founded in 1982. Les is a long-standing member of the Georgia CCIM Chapter and has the CCIM organization for over 37 years, including serving as the 2008 President of the Georgia CCIM Chapter. He has also served the CCIM Institute as a member of various committees, including service as Chairman and Presidential Liaison for the Member Services Committee. Currently, Les is serving on the Executive Leadership team as the Treasurer of the CCIM Institute and Chairman of the Finance Committee.
 Paul A. Lynn, CCIM of Houston, Texas, has been involved in commercial real estate for over 45 years and is the owner of Paul A. Lynn & Associates, LLC which specializes in Real Estate Auctions. Paul received his CCIM Pin in 1987, served as 1993 President of the CCIM Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter and has maintained continued involvement in the Chapter serving on the Board and advisor to Chapter leaders. Paul is a member of the CCIM Institute Board of Directors and has served on multiple CCIM Institute committees. Paul is a 2010 graduate of the Jay W. Levine Leadership Development Academy and is Ward Center instructor on Real Estate Auctions.
This scholarship was established to assist current members of the Kansas City CCIM Chapter in their pursuit of the CCIM designation.
 Jim Dunn is President of Keystone Realty Services a commercial and investment real estate brokerage and property management firm operating primarily in the Nashville-Middle Tennessee market area. His real estate focus is assisting users and investors in acquiring property and he has more than 35 years of experience in this market area. He has been involved in the brokerage and management of retail, office, warehouse and multi-family properties. Mr. Dunn holds both the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and Certified Property Manager (CPM) Designations. He received his CCIM designation in 1974 and was an instructor in the CCIM designation courses for 20 years and has been awarded Life Membership status in the CCIM Institute.
 Charles “Chuck” Wiercinski, CCIM, CRB, GRI, had a passion for teaching and mentorship in the real estate community. He was a Senior Instructor for the CCIM Institute and served on many of the Institute’s committees. Chuck specialized in teaching CI 101 and CI 103, which he taught throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Additionally, he regularly taught real estate pre-license and post-license courses and authored several courses for the State of Illinois and nationally. Chuck began his career in residential real estate. Chuck joined McLennan Companies where he served as Senior Broker and Managing Broker and devoted his full efforts to the sale and marketing of commercial/industrial buildings and land in Northern Illinois and Wisconsin. Chuck passed away on December 7, 2014.
 Tina Yap has been the pillar of the CCIM Hawaii Chapter since becoming its Chapter Administrator in 2005. Her dedication and hard work on both local and national levels are the reason why the Chapter Board of Directors has seamless transitions every year. The Board of Directors of the Hawaii CCIM Chapter attributes the success of the chapter to Tina’s “perfect” organizational and administrative skills.
 2018 CCIM Institute President-Elect David P. Wilson, CCIM, is the youngest President to hold the position in the Institute’s 51-year history. In addition to his leadership position at CCIM Institute, he is Vice President of Real Estate Development at Ryan Companies US, Inc. Wilson has closed about $600 million in transactions for development projects in 15 states. His specialties include retail, restaurant, healthcare, and senior living projects.
 This scholarship was created in honor of Dr. D. Jeffrey “Jeff” Lenn’s many contributions to the CCIM Institute. Dr. Lenn passed away on May 4, 2017.
A professor at George Washington University, Dr. Lenn became involved with CCIM Institute in the early 1980s through his teaching associate, Stephen Messner, Ph.D., from the University of Connecticut. For three decades, he was engaged in faculty management and development of CCIM Institute faculty and often assisted with the Institute’s strategic planning process. From 2003 to 2013, Dr. Lenn helped to develop and facilitate the Jay W. Levine Leadership Development Academy. It is planned that this scholarship will be associated with the program and reflect his passion for leadership development.
 The Nimkoff Family CCIM Scholarship honors Lou and Lee Nimkoff for their many contributions to the commercial real estate industry. Both Lou and Lee hold the CCIM designation (as well as the CPM designation). Not only are they active in the National and local parts of the CCIM Institute and the Institute for Real Estate Management (IREM), but they also are active volunteer leaders at the local, statewide and national levels of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
 The Joseph H. Florence CCIM was created by the Utah CCIM Chapter in memory of Joseph Howard Florence who passed away at age 85 on August 12, 2017. His life was filled with education, work, community and church service. While supporting their young family, Joe attended night classes for 10 plus years at Weber State College where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree in 1966. He had a wealth of experience in many different fields as he worked at Utah Concrete Pipe as a salesman, Thiokol as an administrative assistant, Merrill Lynch as a stock broker, and finally as a commercial real estate broker with several different firms including his own firm, Arvesco. During his time as a broker he earned his CCIM designation. He served as the Utah Chapter President of the NAR, and as the Chair of the State Legislative Committee.
 Shad Phipps, CCIM, is a member of CBRE Investment Properties and has been working in commercial real estate since 2000. Prior to his career in commercial real estate, he served 6 years active duty in the United States Army. Shad is a graduate of the Ohio State University, having majored in Real Estate and Urban Analysis. He also served as an adjunct professor at The Ohio State University teaching Real Estate Investment Analysis from 2005-2012. Shad earned his CCIM designation in 2005 and has been an active member of the Ohio CCIM Chapter – serving as its scholarship chair since 2007, and as its president in 2012. At the national level, Shad served as the CCIM Institute Region 7 RVP in 2014 and has served on its Board of Directors since 2015. Shad is also a 2011 graduate of the Jay W. Levine Leadership Development Academy.
 Steve Jacquemin, CCIM, has been a part of the commercial real estate industry for over 35 years. Prior to real estate brokerage, Steve was a managing partner of a New York based CMBS lender. Steve has been an active CCIM member since 2001 and has been an integral part of the St. Louis Chapter Board of Directors since 2006. He served as the St. Louis Chapter President in 2012, was named the St. Louis 2013 CCIM Member of the Year. Most recently, Steve served as Regional Vice President of the CCIM Institute.
 Bob Behrens, CCIM, earned his CCIM designation in 1992 and became the CCIM chapter president of the Colorado/Wyoming CCIM Chapter in 1995. He served as president of the CCIM Institute in 2004. He was the founding director of Re/Max Commercial International’s Commercial and Investment Division, where he worked for more than 14 years before launching his own company, Behrens & Associates. Bob passed away in 2016 at 65 years of age.
  The Elise and Victor L. Lyon CCIM Family Scholarship honors the late Victor Lyon, CCIM, and his wife, Elise Lyon. Victor was a founder and guiding force in the establishment of the CCIM Institute and (in 1969 (the national education program. He was one of the first two CCIM instructors. Additionally, upon his death in 1990 his bequest established the CCIM Foundation with the goal of supporting advanced real estate academics, research and development for the betterment of the commercial real estate industry. Victor and Elise were the parents of four children, including Jeff Lyon, CCIM. Elise passed away in 2005 at 80 years of age.
 Cynthia Shelton, CCIM, CRE, CIPS is Senior Managing Director of Capital Markets at Landqwest Commercial and has extensive experience in the real estate industry since 1975. Cynthia is a senior instructor with the CCIM Institute and served as the CCIM Institute President in 2002. In 2015, Cynthia received the distinguished National Association of Realtors Distinguished Service Award recognizing her over 40 years of contribution and service to the industry.
  Darbin Skeans, CCIM, with over 31 years of commercial real estate experience, serves as Senior Advisor with Sperry Van Ness. He served as President of the CCIM Institute in 2001 and received the Past President Award from the PA/NJ/DE CCIM Chapter in 1983. W. Duncan Patterson Jr. began his career in the real estate industry in 1973 and is the co-founder and President of Patterson Woods & Associates, LLC. He served as President of the CCIM Institute in 2000.
 John Henderson CCIM is a graduate of the University of New Mexico with over thirty-four years of experience as a dedicated real estate professional. John’s many awards for excellence in his profession, including Realtor of the Year and Sales Manager of the Year for the Albuquerque Board of Realtors, and Realtor of the Year for CARNM acknowledge the high regard in which he is held among his peers.
 Mr. Ruben Schaeffer, Sr., CCIM of El Paso, Texas was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during World War II and enjoyed a real estate career that spanned five decades. Mr. Schaeffer was one of the first CCIM Designees in El Paso whose career included serving as both President of the Greater El Paso Board of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors, as well as Mayor Pro Tem of the City of El Paso. He epitomized the values of a CCIM with his creativity and genius structuring real estate deals.
  Stan Gniazdowski, CCIM, is president of Realty Concepts, Inc. a Guilford Connecticut based International Real Estate Consulting and Advisory Group, which he founded in 1984. He is a senior instructor for the CCIM Institute. He is a past president of the Connecticut CCIM Chapter and past member of the board of directors of both the CCIM Institute and CCIM Foundation. Carl Russell, CCIM, is a specialist in investment analysis and offers his clients more than forty-two years of experience in the field of real estate. He received a B.S. in Business Administration from Boston University and an M.B.A. in International Trade and Finance from Lehigh University. Carl is a senior instructor for the CCIM Institute He is a past president of the Connecticut CCIM Chapter.
 Robert Carter, CCIM, earned his CCIM designation in 1977. In 1980-82 he became the Charter President of the North Carolina CCIM Chapter and was responsible for securing the first CCIM courses in North Carolina. He is the owner and founder of Carter Realty – a 46-year old company. He is the recipient of many national and local awards including the North Carolina Association of Realtors Hall of Fame Award and is a member of the National Realtors Political Action Committee Hall of Fame in Washington, DC.
 Bill Barnhill, CCIM, PhD., of Mobile, Alabama, has been involved in commercial real estate business for over 36 years and received the CCIM designation in 1981. Bill is a past president of the Alabama CCIM Chapter and was instrumental in starting the chapter’s Gulf Coast District. He is also a past president of the Alabama Real Estate Securities and Syndication Institute. Bill is currently President of Omega Properties, Inc., a commercial real estate management and brokerage firm.
 Tom Crawford of Birmingham, Alabama, is Chairman of The Title Group Incorporated, which he founded in 1984. He was one of the founding board members of the CCIM Alabama Chapter, and has been an active member and supporter for over 30 years.
 Chad Thomas Hagwood of Birmingham, Alabama, is Senior Vice President of Originations for Capital One Multifamily Finance. Over the course of his career, he has closed in excess of $5.7 billion in commercial real estate transactions and is consistently ranked as one of the industry’s leading loan originators. Chad has been an active member and supporter for many years of the Alabama CCIM Chapter, and currently serves on the Board of Directors.
 John Lauriello, CCIM, of Birmingham, Alabama, is Principal of Southpace Properties, a company he co-founded in 1984 and now the largest independent commercial real estate firm in the state. He was one of the founding board members of the CCIM Alabama Chapter and has been active with commercial real estate in metro Birmingham since 1978, achieving more than $400,000,000 of leasing and sales activity and $250,000,000 of development activity.
 Troy McClendon, CCIM, of Millbrook, Alabama, was the founder of a successful self storage business and served as a member of the Army National Guard. He was a founding board member and President of the Alabama CCIM Chapter, and also a CCIM instructor for over 30 years. Troy passed away in 2013 at 72 years of age.
 Bill Moss, CCIM, of Birmingham, Alabama, is Associate Broker of Southpace Properties. He is a founding board member and past president of the Alabama CCIM Chapter, and has been a CCIM instructor for over 30 years. Bill is also a past president of the Greater Birmingham Association of Homebuilders.
 Cotten Volman, CCIM, of Mountain Brook, Alabama, was a board member of the Alabama CCIM Chapter. Cotton graduated from the University of Alabama in 1994, being awarded a Bachelors of Science degree in Finance with a concentration in real estate. He passed away in 2013 at 40 years of age leaving behind his wife and two young daughters. At the time of his passing, Cotton was a mortgage banking executive with Capital Advisors in Birmingham.
 Charlie White of Birmingham, Alabama, is a Partner with MCW Development. He has been a CCIM instructor for almost 20 years, and is one of the founding members and a past president of the Alabama CCIM Chapter.
 David Miller, CCIM has been in real estate for 42 years, 35 years in Commercial Title Insurance Sales. He was the President of the Central Arizona Chapter of CCIM in 2003 and again in 2015. He is the only person to ever receive the CCIM designation based on his title company experience. He was President of the Arizona Commercial Mortgage Lenders Association (ACMLA) for the 2014-2015 term. Dave has served on numerous boards and committees over the years including First Business Bank, NAIOP, CCIM, ACMLA, ICSC, BIA (CA), NACORE and the Men’s Art Council (Phoenix Art Museum).
 Tim Hatlestad, CCIM, of Scottsdale, Arizona, was a CCIM instructor, the Institute’s 2008 President, and graduate of the Jay W. Levine Leadership Development Academy. He was a Broker/Owner with RE/MAX , and served as President of the Arizona Association of REALTORS in 2005. Tim passed away in 2011 and is remembered for his tireless promotion of the designation, as well as service to his chapter and the Institute.
 James Robertson is the Senior Commercial Associate Broker for Realty Executives International, Tucson, Arizona, USA. He received an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts, a B.S.B.A. Degree in Hospitality Management, and then his MBA. Mr. Robertson then secured his Arizona Real Estate Broker’s License and capped it off with his CCIM Designation. Mr. Robertso’s CCIM experiences include 2014 Chapter President, 2014 Vice Chairman, and 2015 Chairman International Activities Committee and 2016 – 2018 Board of Directors Member.
 George Larsen, CCIM, of Tucson, Arizona, is an emeritus senior instructor for CCIM Institute, and has over 35 years experience in the commercial real estate industry. As Co-owner and Broker of Larsen Baker since 1993, he has been responsible for acquisitions, construction, leasing, and management of a commercial property portfolio in excess of 2 million square feet.
 Carmela Ma, CCIM, of Beverly Hills, California, is the Founder of CJM Associates, a company specializes in real estate investment, advisement and global transactions. She has conducted business in more than 30 countries including projects in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. Carmela is a senior instructor for CCIM Institute, and has also held several faculty and committee positions with the National Association of Realtors®.
 Mary Dee Karp, CCIM, of Walnut Creek, California, was the President and Founder of Mary Dee Karp & Associates. She earned the CCIM designation in 1972, and was a strong supporter of CCIM Foundation and its predecessor, the CCIM Scholarship Committee. In addition to being generous with her time and expertise, Mary Dee is the only Foundation patron to have multiple named education scholarships with five in her honor. Prior to her passing in 2014, she was a Honorary Member of the CCIM Foundation’s Board of Directors for five years.
James Darr, CCIM, of San Diego, California, was involved with commercial real estate for 50 years until his passing in 2015. He was instrumental in establishing the San Diego CCIM Chapter, as well as the Commercial Investment Real Estate Association (CIREA) which was the predecessor to CCIM Institute. James was an instructor for both CIREA and the original San Diego Exchange Group. Over the years, he provided valuable support to the San Diego CCIM Chapter, and was a life member of both the chapter and Institute.
 Gene Trowbridge, Esq., CCIM, is a California licensed attorney whose law practice focuses on syndication of commercial and investment real estate. Awarded the CCIM designation in 1977, he has served as a member of the CCIM faculty since 1979. Gene has served three times as the President of the Greater Southern California CCIM Chapter.
 Phil Nesrallah, CCIM, of Ottawa, Ontario, was the President and Broker of Nescorp Realty Ltd. After achieving the CCIM designation in 1988, he became a CCIM instructor and taught throughout Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Puerto Rico, and China. Phil passed away in 2010.
 Sandy Shindleman, CCIM, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, is President of Shindico, a company that he founded in 1975 which is active across Canada in development, tenant representation, and brokerage. He became a CCIM instructor in 1980, and has instructed throughout North America, Europe and Asia on behalf of the Institute. Sandy is a past president of CCIM Foundation.
 Wayne D’Amico is President and Principal of Property Politics, a commercial real estate advisory firm based in Essex, CT. D’Amico served as President CCIM Institute in 2013 and was a member of the 2003 Charter Class of the Jay W. Levine Leadership Development Academy. He was president of the Connecticut CCIM Chapter in 2002, Region 11 Regional Vice President in 2004 and was a founding director of the New York City Metro CCIM Chapter formed in 2008.
 Bob Ward, CCIM, of Orlando, Florida, became a CCIM instructor in 1972 and has been an invaluable asset to the Institute though his many contributions to its education program. The Institute’s non-designation education program was created in 2007 and, honoring Bob’s dedication and overall hard work with the education department, was named The Robert L. Ward Center for Real Estate Studies. Bob is also a past president of CCIM Institute.
The Central Florida CCIM District established an education scholarship to enable recipients to attain industry-leading commercial real estate education.
 Paul White, CCIM, CPM, CSM, RPA, of Miami, Florida, is a graduate of Georgia Tech with over 40 years experience in the real estate industry. He is currently the Managing Director of KW Commercial in Miami-Dade County, leading their commercial real estate brokerage operations, and also President of Paul L. White & Associates, a commercial real estate consulting company providing training and expert services to property owners, insurance companies and legal professionals. Paul has served two terms as President of the Miami CCIM District, and was President of the Florida CCIM Chapter in 2010.
 Bob White, CCIM, of Fort Myers, Florida, has been active in real estate sales since 1973 and a principal real estate broker since 1975. He earned the CCIM professional designation in 1982, and served as President of the Southwest Florida CCIM District in 1994 and 2002. Bob been a successful leader for several real estate companies, and is now Senior Vice President at Lee & Associates.
 Roger Broderick, CCIM, of Pinellas Park, Florida, is the owner of Broderick & Associates and has over 40 years of successful broad-based experience in the real estate. He is a past president of both the Florida CCIM Chapter and CCIM Foundation, and graduate of the Jay W. Levine Leadership Development Academy.
 Wayne Kleinstiver, LTC (R), CCIM, of Vero Beach, Florida, is a Life Member of the CCIM Institute, a graduate of Colorado College and the US Army Command and General Staff College, with over 35 years’ experience in commercial real estate. He was the 2008 President of the Florida CCIM Chapter, served four terms as President of the East Coast CCIM District, and was Realtor of the Year (1996) and President of the Realtors Association of Indian River County, Florida (1999). He served two combat infantry tours in Vietnam (1966-1970), and commanded the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry in the divided city of Berlin, Germany (1978-80).
 Bob White, CCIM, of Atlanta, Georgia, is an agent with Adams Commercial Real Estate. Before entering the commercial real estate industry, he served as a Lieutenant in the Marine Corps, and then worked 20 years as a Geological Engineer and Geophysicist. Bob is an active member of the Georgia CCIM Chapter, currently serving as the Candidate Guidance Chair.
 Edward A. Walsh, CCIM of Macon, Georgia served as president of Georgia CCIM Chapter in 1997. Ed was a graduate of The University of Georgia and earned his MBA from Georgia College and State University. In 1994 Mr. Walsh co-founded The Summit Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm serving Macon and middle Georgia. Mr. Walsh passed away in 2015 at 55 from a brain tumor and is survived by his wife and two daughters.
 Kevin K. McBride of Cumming, Georgia served as Georgia CCIM Chapter’s finance manager from 2008 until 2015. Kevin, a native of New York, earned a BA from Molloy College in Rockville Centre, New York and an MBA from Kennesaw State University in Georgia. In addition to his duties for Georgia CCIM Kevin was the controller for First Colony Financial Corporation for nearly fifteen years and the part-time controller of the Lionheart School, a school for autistic children co-founded by his wife Victoria in 2000. Mr. McBride passed away in 2015 from a rare form of leukemia and is survived by his wife, son and daughter.
Allen Johnson, CCIM, of Honolulu, Hawaii, was a World War II veteran and CCIM instructor. He managed his own real estate exchange business for several decades, and was one of the founding members of the Hawaii CCIM Chapter. Allen passed away in 2006.
 Jimmy Trask, CCIM, of Kailua, Hawaii, developed shopping centers, retail complexes and office buildings, as well as residential projects. He was a CCIM senior instructor, and one of the founding members of the Hawaii CCIM Chapter. Jimmy passed away in 2007.
 Steve Cannariato, CCIM, has been selling, leasing, and developing commercial real estate since 1980. For thirty years, Cannariato has taught CCIM courses throughout the U.S. and Canada. He was the CCIM Institute’s Instructor of the Year in 1997, CI 101 Instructor of the Year in 2012, and CI 103 Instructor of the Year in 1999, 2000, and 2009. Cannariato has also served on numerous CCIM Institute course curriculum development and rewriting teams. Cannariato earned his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and his master’s degree from Boise State University.
 Joe Fisher, CCIM, of Indianapolis, Indiana, is President of Fisher Investment Real Estate, a company specializing in real estate investment, development and consulting. He has been an instructor with the CCIM Institute since 1980 teaching in the U.S., China, Korea, U.K., Poland and Russia. Joe is a graduate of the Jay W. Levine Leadership Development Academy and was CCIM Institute President in 2007.
 John Keepper was born in Waukegan on Oct. 17, 1938. After graduating from Lake Forest College in 1961, he attended OCS in Newport, RI and was commissioned in the US Navy as a missile fire control officer aboard the USS Topeka. John spent his business career as a commercial real estate broker, both with his own company and with CB Richard Ellis and Coldwell Banker Commercial. He was the founding president of the Illinois chapter of the CCIM. Mr. Keepper passed away on August 18, 2012.
 Patricia Tesluk, CCIM, entered the commercial real estate industry in 1991 and is the Vice President of Veritas Realty, where she directs the Corporate Retail Services division. Designated as a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) in 1997, Tesluk was the Indiana CCIM Chapter President in 2001, has served on CCIM Institute’s Board of Directors and numerous committees, and graduated from the Institute’s Jay W. Levine Leadership Development Academy in 2006. Tesluk is currently a member of the CCIM Foundation Board of Directors, serving as its president in 2016.
 Bob Holland, CCIM, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, served in all offices of the Iowa CCIM Chapter, including President, and was an adjunct instructor in commercial real estate at the University of Iowa from 1998 until 2013. He has been an integral part of CCIM Institute since 1992 and is known across the organization as a dedicated volunteer. CCIM Institute awarded him the prestigious Jay W. Levine Award for Distinguished Service in 2013.
 Tom Nordstrom, CCIM, of Venice, Florida, was Senior Vice President of AEGON USA Realty Advisors until his retirement. He served in all offices of the Iowa CCIM Chapter, including President. He also served on the CCIM Institute Board of Directors for three terms, and is currently on the CCIM Foundation Board of Directors.
 Mark Patterson, CCIM, of Des Moines, Iowa, has served on the Iowa CCIM Chapter Board of Directors since 1993 and was the Chapter President in 1997. He was a founder of the Iowa Commercial Real Estate Expo, the premiere industry event in Iowa. Mark is currently the Commercial Deputy Assessor at the Polk County Assessor’s Office in Des Moines.
 Jack Hunt, CCIM, of Wichita, Kansas, received a Purple Heart during World War II. His career included building over 500 homes, developing and building shopping centers, apartments, mobile home parks, nursing homes, and a multitude of real estate interests throughout the U.S. Jack received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Kansas CCIM Chapter in 2006. He passed away in 2008 at 86 years of age..
 Colby Sandlian, CCIM, S.E.C., of Wichita, Kansas, has been in the commercial investment real estate business for a career spanning over 50 years, having developed everything from strip centers and service stations in the 1950’s to self-storage facilities starting in the 1970’s. His career includes activities in all aspects of the real estate brokerage industry, as well as the ownership and development of various investment properties and income producing real estate. In 2005, Colby received the first annual Lifetime Achievement Award from the Kansas CCIM Chapter and the Wichita State University Center for Real Estate.
 Walt Clements, of Glenview, Illinois, is a 40-year veteran of commercial real estate and development. He has worked as an assistant professor and consultant to the Lewis White Real Estate Center at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and an adjunct professor for the University of Denver, University of St. Thomas, and New York University. Walt has been an Instructor for CCIM Institute since 1980, having taught in eleven countries and led rewrite teams for CCIM courses. He is a graduate of the Jay W. Levine Leadership Development Academy and was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of CCIM Institute in 2015.
This scholarship was funded by CCIM Foundation and past presidents of the Kansas City CCIM Chapter.
 Jim Rosen, CCIM, of Chesterfield, Missouri is Vice President of Brokerage for Pace Properties, specializing in leasing, landlord and tenant representation, and disposition of retail properties. He is an accomplished instructor for CCIM Institute receiving numerous awards including CI-101 Senior Instructor of the Year, CI-103 Senior Instructor of the Year, and The People’s Choice Award. Jim he has also served as both Assistant Dean and Dean of the College of Financial Analysis for the ICSC University of Shopping Centers program.
 Jim Baker, CCIM, SIOR, is the principal broker of Baker Commercial Real Estate and has 39 years of experience in this marketplace. Jim works in the areas of retail, office and industrial, with a particular emphasis and expertise in the Southern Indiana side of the Louisville MSA. Jim Baker is a graduate of the University of Louisville and is a past president and Realtor of the year for the Southern Indiana Realtors Association. Mr. Baker served as the 2012 President of the Kentucky CCIM Chapter, the 2013 Regional VP for the CCIM Institute, served on the board of directors (2014-2016) for the CCIM Institute and is also the Secretary for the Indiana Commercial Board of Realtors.
 Larry K. Baumgardner, CCIM, of Louisville, Kentucky, began his real estate career in 1970 with a residential real estate firm and moved into commercial real estate in 1980. He formed his own shopping center development firm in 1987. Larry is a CCIM instructor, and taught commercial and industrial real estate at the University of Kentucky’s Jefferson Community College for 10 years.
Frank Weisberg, CCIM, of Louisville, Kentucky, started his real estate career in 1964 and achieved the CCIM designation in 1970. He was the first President of the Kentucky CCIM Chapter from 1979 to 1980, and President of the Louisville Board of Realtors in 1981. Frank was a CCIM instructor for 23 years.
 Richard Juge, CCIM, has been in commercial and investment real estate since 1988. Mr. Juge specializes in handling the needs of corporate clients on a regional basis for many national companies. He is a past President of the LA/MS Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Chapter as well as the Commercial Investment Division (CID) of the New Orleans Board of Realtors. He has served on numerous committees within CCIM and was a charter member of the CCIM Partners Advisory Board. Mr. Juge served in 2005 as the Commercial Business & Industry Chair of the LA State Assn. of Realtors and was a founding board member on the now statewide commercial database in LA, www.lacdb.com. Most recently, Mr. Juge served on the Board of STDBOnline.
 Karl Landreneau has been an active player in matters affecting commercial real estate in Louisiana for the past 10 years. Karl served as the 2006 Chair of the Commercial Business & Industry Team for the Louisiana Realtors Association and he served as President of Commercial Investment Division (CID) of East Baton Rouge Parish in 2007. Karl has been a key player in developing and continuing to improve the Louisiana Commercial Database (LACDB). Mr. Landreneau served as President of the CCIM Institute in 2014.
 Edwin A. “Ed” White, CCIM is a 1972 graduate from the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration/Marketing. He has been in the Commercial/Investment real estate profession since 1976. Mr. White became a Louisiana Licensed Real Estate Broker in 1980, and received the CCIM professional designation from the Realtors National Marketing Institute in 1982. Mr. White has served as President of the Louisiana CCIM Chapter, as a Continuing Education Seminar Instructor for the Metro Board of Realtors, appointed member to the Louisiana Board of Realtors, Jefferson Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) serving on the Business Development and Expansion Committee.
 Stewart Estopinal, CCIM, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was a CCIM instructor for 10 years and active with many aspects of CCIM Institute governance and leadership. He worked for several large companies in New Orleans including Joe Cannizaro Interests, RE/MAX Commercial, and Property One, Inc., and also owned his own company, The New Orleans Land Company. In addition to brokerage, he was often called on for appraisal and valuation work. He passed away in 2001 at 43 years of age leaving behind a son and daughter.
 Barry Spizer, CCIM, of Metairie, Louisiana, is the Founder and the Managing Partner of SRSA Commercial Real Estate, a company he founded in 1991 that specializes in the leasing and management of office buildings and retail centers, as well as the sale of commercial land and investment properties. He has received numerous awards and has been honored twice by the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors with the award for the highest volume of commercial sales and leases in the city. Barry was President of the Louisiana CCIM Chapter in 1989, and President of CCIM Institute in 2003.
 Lawrence Harwood is a Senior Director at Q10 Lutz Financial Services. Mr. Harwood holds a Bachelors and a Masters degree in business administration from the University of Michigan. He became a certified public accountant in 1978, is licensed as a Michigan Real Estate. He is the only CCIM designee in the State of Michigan, and one of the few in the United States, whose practice primarily focuses on commercial mortgage brokering. Mr. Harwood is a member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Mortgage Bankers Association, the Commercial Board of Realtors and the CCIM Institute.
 Harold Huggins, CCIM, of Burtonsville, Maryland, started his real estate career in 1963 and is President and CEO of Huggins Realty. He is a past president of both the Montgomery County Association of Realtors® and the Maryland Association of Realtors®, and also served as regional vice-president of the National Association of Realtors®. Harold attained the CCIM designation in 1998 and soon became an active participant in the organization, including terms as president of the Mid-Atlantic CCIM Chapter and regional vice-president of CCIM Institute.
 Alfred Lau, CCIM, of Potomac, Maryland, served as the principal broker and president of TMC Properties for 25 years. After earning the CCIM designation, he proceeded to become a CCIM instructor, member of the CCIM Institute Board of Directors, and president of his local CCIM chapter. Internationally, he pioneered the introduction of Western real estate models and practices into numerous Asian markets. Alfred passed away in 2012 at 65 years of age.
 Karl Wagner of Richmond, Virginia, had a successful career in mini-storage development until his retirement in 2009. He served as a President of the Virginia CCIM Chapter in 1984, and Chairman of CCIM Foundation in the late 1990s. He was also an award-winning CCIM Institute instructor for almost 30 years.
 Skip Duemeland, CCIM, of Bismarck, North Dakota, has been in the commercial real estate market for over 35 years and earned the CCIM designation in 1987. He is the third generation in the Duemelands legacy; a history that began in 1905 as a pioneer in the real estate industry with the acquisition and sale of over one million acres of railroad land across the eastern portion of North Dakota. Skip is a graduate of the Jay W. Levine Leadership Development Academy.
 Leland R. Speed is a Chairman of EastGroup Properties, a real estate investment trust, specializing in the development, ownership and operation of industrial properties, and as Chairman of Parkway Properties, a REIT specializing in the ownership and operation of office buildings in the Sun Belt and Chicago. He also serves as Chairman of Delta Industries. Most recently, Mr. Speed was Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority, the state’s lead economic development agency. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Speed graduated from the Jackson public school system, received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Tech, and was awarded the MBA Degree from Harvard Business School.
 Walter Becker Jr., CCIM, of Madison, Mississippi, has been the owner of Commercial Real Estate Services since 1985, and specializes in commercial and industrial properties throughout Mississippi. He was designated as a CCIM in 1982.
 BankPlus was founded in 1909 as Citizens Bank & Trust Company (CB&T) in Belzoni, Mississippi. CB&T grew to include locations in central Mississippi and the Delta, and was renamed BankPlus in 1994. BankPlus now has over $2 billion in total assets and 60 offices in 33 Mississippi communities, and has been the leading sponsor of the Mississippi CCIM Chapter for over 10 years.
This scholarship was created to recognize the past presidents of the North Carolina CCIM Chapter.
 Mike Barr of Greensboro, North Carolina, has been CEO for the North Carolina CCIM Chapter since 1999. He Is also CEO for the Greensboro Regional Realtors Association, and Association Executive for both the Carolinas Chapter of SIOR and Carolinas Chapter of the RLI.
 Eddie Blanton, CCIM, of Charlotte, North Carolina, began his commercial real estate career in 1996 and was awarded the CCIM designation in 2001. He served as North Carolina CCIM Chapter President in 2010, and graduated from the Institute’s Jay W. Levine Leadership Development Academy in 2011.
 Cindy Chandler of Charlotte, North Carolina, has her own consulting and training company, The Chandler Group, and has been in commercial real estate for over 30 years. She was the 2006 President of the North Carolina Association of Realtors®, and was named Realtor® of the Year by the Charlotte Region Commercial Board of Realtors® in both 2003 and 2013. Cindy has been recognized as Educator of the Year twice by the North Carolina Real Estate Educators Association and the NC Real Estate Commission, once by the South Carolina Real Estate Educators Association, and once by the National Real Estate Educators Association.
 John Daniel, CCIM, of Sanford, North Carolina, is President of Daniel & Associates, which provides brokerage and appraisal services. He is a graduate of the Jay W. Levine Leadership Development Academy. John has served on the CCIM Institute Board of Directors for several years, and is a past President of both CCIM Foundation and the North Carolina CCIM Chapter.
 Bob Lewis, CCIM, of Burlington, North Carolina, has been involved in commercial real estate since 1992 and earned the CCIM designation in 1995. He is currently the Broker-in-Charge of NAI Piedmont Triad Commercial Properties in Burlington. Bob served as North Carolina CCIM Chapter President in 2001.
 Tony Rickard, CCIM, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was a commercial real estate broker for over 30 years. He was a graduate of the Jay W. Levine Leadership Development Academy, and served as President of the North Carolina CCIM Chapter in 2007. Tony passed away in 2009 at 58 years of age.
 John Frank Jr., CCIM, of Cincinnati, Ohio, served in the U.S. Army Counter Intelligence Corps before entering the commercial real estate industry. He was designated as a CCIM in 1980 and is currently Chairman of Cassidy Turley in Cincinnati. John served as President of the Ohio CCIM Chapter in 1983 and President of CCIM Institute in 1994. He is extensively involved in his local community through a variety of business, civic, and philanthropic organizations, and received the Real Estate Professional Award of the Year award in 2002 from the University of Cincinnati.
 Bob Nelson, CCIM, of Eugene, Oregon, started his career as a real estate investment broker in 1968 and owns Pacwest Real Estate Investments, LLC. He was recognized as Realtor of the Year by the Eugene Association of Realtors in 1984. Bob served as President of the Oregon/SW Washington CCIM Chapter in 2003, and as a CCIM Regional Vice President in 2004 and 2005.
 Palmer Berge, CCIM, of Mercer Island, Washington, began his real estate career in 1946. He was one of the founding members of CCIM Institute, an instructor, and the CCIM Institute 1977 President. Palmer was a pioneer in the development of financial analysis software , and pushed for incorporation of computers into CCIM courses. He passed away in 2006.
 The Connie Sombs Boyle Scholarship honors the late Connie Boyle, CCIM, as a local, regional, and national leader in commercial real estate and the CCIM Institute. Connie was active for many years on the Board of Directors of the Washington State CCIM Chapter and served as President as well as chair of many committees. She also was involved as member and chairperson of numerous national committees with the CCIM Institute, and as CCIM Region 1 Vice President. Connie strove for excellence in all that she did, and helped to create a strong membership and financial foundation for the Washington State CCIM Chapter.
 William Patterson, CCIM, of Wilmington, Delaware, served in the U.S. Army during World War II. In 1961, he founded Patterson-Schwartz & Associates, which is now Delaware’s largest independent Realtor® firm. He served as President of CCIM Institute in 1975, and was followed by his son Duncan as President in 2000, making them the only father-son combination to lead the organization in its history. William passed away in 2009 at 88 years of age.
 Jay Keenan, CCIM, is a life long resident of Charleston, South Carolina, and founding partner of Palmetto Commercial Properties. His professional experience in commercial real estate comprises more than 40 years selling, leasing, developing and managing all property types. Jay is an instructor for CCIM Institute and has taught for over 30 years throughout the United States, Canada, Taiwan, and Eastern Europe.
 Bill Cantey, CCIM, CRE, of Columbia, South Carolina, began his career in commercial investment real estate business in 1969. He graduated from Davidson College with a B.A. degree in Economics and from Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration with a M.B.A. degree in Finance. Bill was a beloved Senior Instructor on the national faculty of the CCIM Institute, and began teaching courses required for the CCIM designation in 1987. He has served as President of the South Carolina Association of Realtors and as President of the South Carolina CCIM Chapter.
 Andy Hantges, CCIM, was a 15-year veteran of the Las Vegas commercial real estate and finance industry and was a member of the Southern Nevada CCIM Chapter’s board of directors for 6 years. During this time he served as the membership chair. Over his career, Mr. Hantges was successful in closing over $500 million in transactions. Mr. Hantges was also the youngest unrestricted gaming license recipient in Las Vegas history. Mr. Hantges left an indelible mark on the chapter and community.
 Soozi Jones Walker, CCIM, of Las Vegas, Nevada, has been working in commercial real estate since 1979 and is the Broker/Owner of Commercial Executives. She attained the CCIM designation in 1991 and became a CCIM instructor in 2002. Soozi served as a Real Estate Commissioner for the Nevada Real Estate Division from 2007 to 2010, and as President of the Southern Nevada CCIM Chapter for three different terms.
The Southern Nevada CCIM Chapter recognized the work of previous Presidents by establishing an education scholarship.
 Michael Tseng of Taipei, Taiwan, is the Executive Chairman of REPro Knight Frank and has over 20 years of experience in real estate. He is a State Certified Real Estate Appraiser and a State Certified Real Estate Broker in Taiwan. Michael was the first person in Taiwan to earn the CCIM designation, and served as the founding President of the Taiwan CCIM Chapter. He is a senior instructor for CCIM Institute, and also Vice President of the Taipei Association of Real Estate Brokers.
 Martin Edwards Jr., CCIM, of Memphis, Tennessee, is President of Edwards Management, Inc. Realtors. He began his real estate career in 1965 and became the first commercial practitioner in the Memphis area to earn the CCIM designation in 1975. Martin is a CCIM instructor, and served CCIM Institute as President in 1989. He also served the National Associations of Realtors as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer in 1996 and 1997, and as President in 2002.
 The H.G. Hill Realty Company Scholarship was created by the Middle Tennessee CCIM Chapter to honor the company’s achievements and generosity to the Middle Tennessee real estate community.
 Dick Fulton, CCIM, of Nashville, Tennessee, is Vice President of Colliers International and has more than 30 years of experience assisting corporations with their commercial real estate needs. He has taught CCIM courses throughout North America for 15 years. Dick has served as a president of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors, Commercial Investment Division of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors, and Commercial Investment Division of the Tennessee Association of Realtors. He is also a past chairman of both the Legislation Committee for the National Association of Realtors® and the Education Committee of CCIM Institute.
 Jim Crowley, CCIM, of Houston, Texas, served four years in the Navy during World War II and became a real estate broker in 1963. He was the first president for the Houston/Gulf Coast CCIM Chapter in 1981 and the only president to serve two terms for the chapter. Jim passed away in 2010 at 86 years of age.
 Frank Fitzgerald, CCIM, of Houston, Texas began his commercial real estate career in 1973. He served as President of Houston/Gulf Coast CCIM Chapter in 1983, and President of the Houston Association of Realtors in 1988. Frank was awarded Realtor of the Year by the Houston Association of Realtors in 1991, and received a Life Time Achievement Award from the Houston/Gulf Coast CCIM Chapter in 2005.
 Pius Leung, CCIM, of Sugar Land, Texas, is Principal of SPAK Interests, a company he founded in 1991. He was born in Hong Kong and moved to the U.S. in 1977. Pius served as CCIM Institute President in 2005, and is a graduate of the Jay W. Levine Leadership Development Academy. He is a senior faculty member of CCIM Institute and faculty emeritus of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). The Houston Association of Realtors named Pius as International Realtor of the Year in 1998 and Realtor of the Year in 2002, and the National Association of Realtors awarded him the CIPS Instructor of the Year in 1999. The Houston/Gulf Coast CCIM Chapter named him 2004 CCIM of the year.
 Bob Watson, CCIM, of Houston, Texas, started his career as an accountant for 6 years before entering real estate in 1970. He has owned his own real estate company since 1977, and was recognized as CCIM of the Year in 2004 by the Houston/Gulf Coast CCIM Chapter. Bob has served the chapter as a board member since 1992, and President in 1996 when Houston/Gulf Coast was first recognized as Chapter of the Year. He is a graduate of the Jay W. Levine Leadership Development Academy and served CCIM Institute as a board member from 2000 to 2006 and Treasurer in 2005.
 Jay Lucas, CCIM, of Dallas, Texas, is a Senior Director with Cushman & Wakefield of Texas. He created the Site to Do Business for CCIM Institute. Jay was President of the North Texas CCIM Chapter in 1990 and 1991, and President of CCIM Institute in 1995.
 Mac McClure, CCIM, of Dallas, Texas, is Chairman of the Board of McClure Partners, a real estate development company. Mac was a founding member of the North Texas CCIM Chapter. He has been a CCIM instructor since 1985, and served as CCIM Institute 2009 President. Mac is also a past president of the Abilene Board of Realtors® where he received a Realtor® of the Year award.
The John Vogel Endowment Scholarship honors John Vogel, CCIM as a Past President of the San Antonio/ South Texas CCIM Chapter. The John Vogel Endowment Scholarship was created in 2010 by the San Antonio/ South Texas Chapter with matching funds provided by the CCIM Foundation. Named education scholarships honor those who have shown great dedication, commitment, outstanding achievement and service to the commercial real estate industry.
This scholarship was created to recognize the Central Texas CCIM Chapter.
Butch West, CCIM, and Rhonda West, CCIM, CPM, RPA, of Austin, Texas, started their commercial real estate careers in 1979, initially working in Texas and later in Hawaii. In 1993, they returned to Texas and founded West Commercial Real Estate Services to oversee the acquisition, management, leasing and sales of client portfolios. Rhonda now leads West Commercial Real Estate Services, while Butch is a Managing Director with Kennedy Wilson. Butch and Rhonda continue to be tireless volunteers at local and national levels for CCIM, including both having served as President of the Central Texas CCIM Chapter and as members of the CCIM Institute Board of Directors.
 Wallace Woodbury was born Sept. 4, 1925 in Salt Lake City. After graduating with a B.A. majoring in Mathematics and Physics from the Univ. of Utah in 1947, Mr. Woodbury earned a Juris Doctorate degree from George Washington University in Washington D.C. in 1949. In 2003, he endowed a University Professorship in his name at George Washington University Law School. Mr. Woodbury pursued a distinguished career in law and real estate for 57 years. He acted as Regional Vice President of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) for four years, President of the Utah Association of Realtors (1971), and President of the Salt Lake Board of Realtors (1966) and was named “Realtor of the Year” by the Utah Association in 1966. Mr. Woodbury earned the CCIM designation). Mr. Woodbury passed away on September 27, 2006.
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