PRESIDENT ' S DESK
THE ROAD AHEAD : MAPPING OUT TOMORROW ' S JOURNEY TODAY
D ' ETTA CASTO-DELEON , CCIM
2024 Global President
Welcome to the spring edition of CCIM Connections . The CCIM Institute ’ s strategic initiative and brand transformation have been top of mind for the past year , and it ’ s incredibly exciting to start “ walking the talk ,” so to speak with plans that are being put into action . I ’ m hoping that our members are seeing the changes that are taking place firsthand , not only in a more eye-catching logo and brand but also in more consistent messaging and better functionality of our platform .
You can read more about the objectives and goals of myself and the 2024 Management Team in the coming year in our cover story . One of the attributes that brought me to The CCIM Institute nearly 20 years ago was the educational opportunities . In this issue , we take a closer look at the rapid acceleration of AI within commercial real estate applications . We ’ re already seeing AI at work all around us , from site selection tools to financial analysis software . We may not be ready for the metaverse , but we need to learn how we can leverage AI to work better , faster , and smarter .
On the chapter level , the Florida CCIM Chapter is making moves in our Chapter Check-Ins , plus Katie Sentell , CCIM , shares her story about her rise from Chapter Administrator to Chapter President in our CCIM Spotlight .
We also go in-depth about the importance of Named Education Scholarships for those earning their CCIM Designation to help offset the cost .
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2024 Management Team President , D ’ Etta Casto-DeLeon , CCIM , Houston , TX President-Elect , Steve Rich , CCIM , Charlotte , NC First Vice President , Adam Palmer , CCIM , Fort Myers , FL Treasurer , Jim Tansey , CCIM , Davenport , IA Treasurer-Elect , Brad Waken , Enid , OK Executive Vice President & CEO , Paul Rumler , Chicago , IL
Regardless of whether you are an industry veteran or someone who is just starting their career , we all need to keep learning in today ’ s fast-moving environment . The CCIM Institute offers a variety of great online courses , and I would encourage fellow CCIM Designees and candidates to take advantage of the in-person education and events available from your local chapters . The journey toward the Pin and after is more than just the education . It offers opportunities to build your own personal network . I look forward to connecting with many of you – in person – in 2024 . ■
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