AWAR DS NATIONAL COMMERCIAL
RECOGNITION for excellence in the commercial real estate industry this past year.
All are members of REALTOR® associations that have NAR’s Commercial Services Accreditation.
MONTY BERRY, CCIM
NAI Commercial Properties,
Tulsa, OK AWARD: 2010
Commercial REALTOR® of the
Year ASSOCIATION:
Greater Tulsa Association
of REALTORS®
GEORGE W. BOSS
Taylor & McChesney, Winston
Salem, NC AWARD: 2010
Elder Statesman Award
ASSOCIATION: Winston
Salem Regional Association
of REALTORS® “There is a substantial need
for a stronger background in finance
management in real estate. Do it now!”
LOUIS G. CHRISTOPHER
Brokerage Services, Cushman
& Wakefield, Washington, DC
AWARD: 2010 Broker of the
Year ASSOCIATION:
Greater Washington
Commercial Assocation of REALTORS®
CHARLES M. CLIFTON, CCIM
Coldwell Banker Commercial
NRT, Tampa, FL AWARD:
2011 Henry Blanton Lifetime
Achievement Award
ASSOCIATION: Florida
Gulfcoast Commercial Association of
REALTORS® “I was able to institute a
Commercial Information Exchange for our
association to better serve commercial
specialists.”
G. JOSEPH COSENZA
Inland Real Estate
Acquisitions, Inc., Oak Brook,
IL AWARD: 2011 Hall of
Fame Inductee
ASSOCIATION: Chicago
Association of REALTORS® “Whether you are
representing people as a salesman or a
broker, or negotiating across the table with
them to purchase their property, treat people
kindly, fairly and with respect.“
BETH CRISTINA, ALC
Stirling Properties
New Orleans, LA AWARD:
2010 Louisiana REALTOR® of
the Year ASSOCIATION:
New Orleans Metro
Association of REALTORS® “Practice
mindful awareness; the ability to recognize
what is happening in the very moment it
occurs and accepting the experience without
any judgment.”
GARY CUFF, CCIM
Colliers International Las
Vegas, NV AWARD: 2010
Member of the Year
ASSOCIATION: Greater
Las Vegas Association of
REALTORS® “Be an agent of change! Our
business is evolving at a faster pace than we
have experienced in many years. It can no
longer be business as usual and we must be
constantly refining how to do things faster,
easier and with less expense than before.”
RICHARD ELOSH, GRI, SIOR
Victory Realty Services,
Columbus, OH AWARD:
2010 CBR’s Erika
Blumenstein Memorial Award
ASSOCIATION: Columbus
Board of REALTORS® “Now is the time to
take on difficult and challenging real estate
courses and professional programs. There
are affiliate organizations which will enable
you to sharpen your skills and expand the
services you can offer your clients.”
WILLIAM A. ESHENBAUGH,
ALC, CCIM
Eshenbaugh Land Company,
Tampa, FL AWARD:
2010 Florida REALTORS®
Commercial Award
ASSOCIATION: Florida
Association of REALTORS® “As a land
specialist for over 35 years, the Eshenbaugh
firm has emerged as an important
community influence as a result of active
involvement and leadership throughout the
real estate community.”
ALAN HENDRICKSON
Corporate Commercial Realty,
Melville, NY AWARD: 2010
NYSCAR REALTOR® of the
Year ASSOCIATION: New
York State Commercial
Association of REALTORS® “Become an
expert in commercial real estate. Network
with REALTORS ® and select a mentor. Learn
the NAR Code of Ethics and incorporate it
into everything you do in commercial real
estate.”
BILL HERRERA, CIPS, CRS, TRC
Palm Pacific Realty, Inc.,
San Gabriel, CA AWARD:
2010 Commercial Alliance
REALTOR® of the Year
ASSOCIATION: West San
Gabriel Valley Association of REALTORS®
“Get connected with NAR Commercial.
The website CommercialSource.com is an
excellent way to expose yourself and your
clients to commercial properties on a
national scale.”
BRETT G. HUNSAKER
Grubb & Ellis Company,
Atlanta, GA AWARD:
REALTOR® of the Year
ASSOCIATION: Atlanta
Commercial Board of
REALTORS® “Go back to the basics: meet
with your existing clients and established
relationships. Help your peers help
themselves. Stay connected with those in
our industry looking for jobs and work
with them to help find opportunities.”
ANDREW P. JENSEN, JR., SIOR
The Boerke Company,
Milwaukee, WI AWARD:
CARW 2010 REALTOR® of the
Year ASSOCIATION:
Commercial Association of
REALTORS® – Wisconsin “Always look for
the value add you can provide clients.”
EDWARD KEARNEY, CCIM
Kearney Commercial Realty,
Inc., West Palm Beach, FL
AWARD: 2010 REALTOR® of
the Year ASSOCIATION:
REALTORS® Association of the
Palm Beaches “Persistence, persistence,
persistence. Put yourself in the prospect’s
shoes and think of what you would do or want
if roles were reversed.”
RONALD KOHN, CCIM
Kohn Commercial, Miami, FL
AWARD: Commercial
REALTOR® of the Year
ASSOCIATION: Miami
Association of REALTORS®
“Be a person of integrity and a helpful part
of the community. Be positive. In serving
others, you will serve yourself.”
DAVID MAYBANK, III, CCIM
Maybank Properties, LLC,
Charleston, SC AWARD:
2010 Charleston Commercial
REALTOR® of the Year
ASSOCIATION: Charleston
Trident Association of REALTORS® “I have
spent the better part of two decades
participating in various industry organizations
and non-profits while at the same time
pursuing my real estate career. I believe that
my service to the community combined with
my commitment to the commercial real estate
industry led to this award.”
RICHARD W. MEGINNIS, SIOR
NAI FMA Realty, Lincoln, NE
AWARD: Commercial
REALTOR® Service Award
ASSOCIATION:
REALTORS® Association of
Lincoln “I strive to be a consultant to my
clients. I’m in the business of listening,
understanding and adding value that goes
beyond the typical brokerage services. Also,
being an “expert” means sharing knowledge
and expertise for the industry.”
TERESA MORROW, CCIM
Blank & McCune, the Real
Estate Company, Iowa City, IA
AWARD: 2010 Presidential
Merit Award
ASSOCIATION: Iowa City
Area Association of REALTORS® “Organizing
a regional commercial roundtable was
instrumental for creating value for
commercial brokers and agents. Networking
with government officials and understanding
the issues brings greater value to the clients
we serve as well as enhances the image of
REALTORS ® in the community.”
LOU NIMKOFF, CCIM, CPM
Brio Real Estate Services,
Winter Park, FL AWARD:
2010 Wilbur Strickland Award
ASSOCIATION: Central
Florida Commercial
Association of REALTORS® “Stick to one area
of focus – either by geographic area or
property type. Nobody can be an expert in
“everything” and if you try to be, you won’t be
recognized for anything.”
JOHN C. SHEPLER, CCIM
Shepler Commercial, LLC,
Santa Fe, NM AWARD:
CCIM Designation Recipient
ASSOCIATION: Santa Fe
Association of REALTORS®
“Take the time to do your homework well. The
more knowledge you can consistently bring to
all your commercial real estate situations,
then the more assigments and specifically,
the better quality assignments will come
your way.”
DANIEL E. SIGHT, CCIM
Reece & Nichols Corporate,
Leawood, KS AWARD:
KCRAR Commercial
REALTOR® of the Year
ASSOCIATION: Kansas
City Regional Association of REALTORS®
“Learn. Be honest. And follow up.”
DUWAYNE DUKE SUWYN,
CCIM, SIOR
Colliers International, Grand
Rapids, MI AWARD: 2010
REALTOR® of the Year
ASSOCIATION:
Commercial Alliance of
REALTORS® “Find creative solutions to
complex transactions and always remain
active in the community.”
BRAD TOOTHAKER, CPM
CB Richard Ellis/Bradley,
South Bend, IN AWARD:
2010 REALTOR® of the Year
ASSOCIATION: Indiana
Commercial Board of
REALTORS® “Become
transactional and treat every property like a
business in itself. Understand each property
integrates capital, expense management
and revenue streams. These are the three
components to the commercial real estate
industry.”
KELLY TRUITT, CCIM, CPM
CB Richard Ellis - Memphis,
TN AWARD: MAAR
Commercial Council 2010
Broker of the Year
ASSOCIATION: Memphis
Area Association of REALTORS® “Persevere
through the tough times! It’s a great
industry and it’s worth it.”
SMEDES YORK
York Properties, Inc.,
Raleigh, NC AWARD: 2010
Commercial REALTOR® of the
Year ASSOCIATION:
Triangle Commercial
Association of REALTORS® “Don’t try to do
everything on the computer - remember the
value of a personal touch.”
