The CCIM designation signifies expertise in the commercial real estate profession
PHOENIX, ARIZONA — The CCIM Central Arizona and CCIM Southern Arizona chapters have recognized seven members who recently earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member 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 Arizona CCIM chapter members were among the 122 industry professionals who earned the CCIM designation during the organization’s fall CCIM Comprehensive Exam testing session, which was held in Pittsburgh.
Thomas Ellixson, Menlo Group CRE, Central Arizona; Eric Ferber, Cutler Commercial, Central Arizona; David Luke, CommLoan, Central Arizona; Tucker Mackenzie, Hawkins Companies, Central Arizona; Eli Mastracci, Phoenix West Commercial LLC, Central Arizona; Jason Triano, Menlo Group CRE, Central Arizona; and Michelle Cunningham, Fort Lowell Realty, Southern Arizona.
“These latest designees join an exclusive global commercial real estate community, one that represents the highest level of expertise, experience, and ethics in the industry,” said Timothy S. Blair, CCIM, 2021 global president of CCIM Institute. “That's why people look to this CCIM pin – each of us brings sophisticated analysis and evaluation skills to the table to make the most of every deal while never losing sight of the human factor – our clients and those we work with on a deal.”
To earn the CCIM designation, commercial real estate professionals must complete more than 160 hours of case-study-driven education covering topics such as interest-based negotiation, financial analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis, investment analysis, and ethics in commercial investment real estate.
Candidates must also compile a portfolio demonstrating the depth of their commercial real estate experience and pass a comprehensive examination.
“Obtaining the CCIM designation is not easy, but it’s worth it. They say that if it were easy, everyone would do it,” said Central Arizona Chapter President Todd Hamilton, CCIM, SIOR, Citywide Commercial Real Estate. “When I transact with a fellow CCIM designee, I know that I’m dealing with an intelligent person that I can trust. We applaud and congratulate the newest Arizona designees.”
CCIM Institute is a global community of approximately 13,000 members, more than 50 chapters, and 30 countries that educates and connects the world’s leading experts in investment strategy, financial analysis, and market analysis.
PHOTO CAPTION SOUTHERN ARIZONA PHOTO:
(Left to right) Gary Heinfeld, CCIM, Advisors in Real Estate, Inc.; Michelle Cunningham, CCIM, Fort Lowell Realty; James Robertson, Jr. MBA, CCIM, Realty Executives; Cody McGuire, CCIM, National Bank of Arizona; and R. Craig Finfrock, CCIM, Commercial Retail Advisors.
PHOTO CAPTION CENTRAL ARIZONA PHOTO:
(Left to right) Eli Mastracci, CCIM, Phoenix West Commercial, LLC; Tucker Mackenzie, CCIM, Hawkins Companies; Bobbie Mastracci, CCIM, Phoenix West Commercial, LLC; Thomas Ellixson, CCIM, Menlo Group CRE; Eric Ferber, CCIM, Cutler Commercial; Marina Hammersmith, CCIM, Orion Investment Real Estate; Nick Miner, CCIM, Orion Investment Real Estate; Jason Triano, CCIM, Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate.