The Florida CCIM Chapter recognized seven Chapter members who recently earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation, the global standard for professional achievement in commercial real estate, from the CCIM Institute. Headquartered in Chicago, CCIM Institute is one of the largest global commercial real estate networks.
The following Florida CCIM Chapter members were among a diverse group of industry professionals who earned the CCIM designation during the organization’s May exam. The Chapter Members represent their communities, spanning from The Florida Keys to Jacksonville:
- Howard Lane Boy, CCIM, Director – Commercial SW FL with Cushman & Wakefield in Fort Myers
- James Garner, CCIM, First Vice President Investments with Marcus & Millichap in St. Petersburg
- Lauren Gengler, CCIM, Asset Manager & Senior Advisor at SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate in Lakeland
- Timothy Harber,CCIM, broker of record and President of Harber Realty and Harber Real Estate-Commercial Investment Advisors in Rockledge
- Michael Salik, CCIM, with Coldwell Banker Premier Properties in St. Augustine
- Jim Shiebler, CCIM, First Vice President Investments with Marcus & Millichap in Estero
- Diane Larsen, Ass’t Vice President of Real Estate at The Root Company in Ormond Beach
After taking the CCIM oath, the attendees were pinned by 2021 Florida CCIM Chapter President Jose Maria Serrano, CCIM and a small group of Chapter Leaders, followed by a dinner. New Designees were honored with the traditional red and white CCIM windbreaker with the Florida CCIM Chapter inscription.
ABOUT THE FLORIDA CCIM CHAPTER: The Florida CCIM Chapter is an affiliate of the CCIM Institute. The combination of CCIM’s data and technology, a network of over 900 members in eight districts statewide and 13,000 members internationally and the organization’s highly respected education provides members with the credibility necessary to open doors and achieve financial success. Learn more about the Florida Chapter of CCIM with at https://www.flccim.com/ for more information.
ABOUT THE CCIM INSTITUTE: The CCIM Institute created the language of global real estate investment. Our courses and worldwide community deploy commercial real estate investment methodologies and tools that speed the pathway between opportunity, a go/no-go decision and success for an asset, taught by instructors who are themselves industry leaders. Today, the organization, through its 50 chapters, continues to innovate best practices and elevate the commercial real estate professional through its core designation program to earn the CCIM pin— real estate’s most coveted credential — and its topical education courses offered through the Ward Center for Real Estate Studies. In addition, membership in CCIM includes the industry’s best technology and operational platform, allowing entrepreneurial and mid-sized businesses to compete with the largest multinational providers. Today, almost 70 percent of designees hold the title of owner, partner, principal, or president, representing an exclusive worldwide referral network of 13,000 members in 30 countries. Ultimately, CCIM represents a larger vision of the commercial real estate provider, leveraging investment analysis, opinions of value, and underwriting to become a leader in sourcing capital, building a cash-flow vehicle, and ultimately creating value. Information at www.ccim.com.
