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Pawel Koltun, CCIM Corporate Business Adviser, Age 29 Corporate Business Advisory Kamien, Poland One of the youngest men to earn the CCIM designation in Poland, Koltun began his career in commercial real estate at the age of 22 and soon became a director for one of Poland’s largest brokerages. He has since worked with U.S.-based companies such as the Boston Consulting Group, global investors, and leading banks in Poland. Since launching his own company, Koltun con- tinues to provide diversified professional services for investors, developers, and global organizations through his extensive experience in banking and finance. “As one of CCIM’s oldest international partners, Poland and its business leaders continue to recog- nize and greatly respect the CCIM designation,” Koltun says. “The designation allows me to reach out to larger companies as prospective clients and strengthens my position as an industry expert.” Facts About Millennials n Believe in listening to their clients’ needs and putting their clients’ interests before their own.* n Prefer to harness technology to work more efficiently, as opposed to putting in longer hours.* n Desire to work in a collaborative work environment by devising common goals, brainstorming ideas, and engaging in problem-solving sessions.* n Want to make an impact through their employers.** n View business positively and believe in behaving in a responsible manner.** * Source: SVN Millennial Commercial Real Estate Career Report ** Source: Deloitte Millennial Survey 2017 36 March | April 2018 Tyler Chesser, CCIM Vice President of Commercial Investments, Age 28 Gant Hill & Associates Louisville, Ky. As Vice President of Commercial Investments at Gant Hill & Associ- ates, Chesser lends his expertise to investors on portfolio acquisitions and dispositions across several sectors of the industry. While earning the CCIM designation, Chesser was awarded the Frank F. Weisberg CCIM Scholarship for standing out among his peers. The awards didn’t stop after earning his designation in October 2017. Chesser also has won several awards recognizing his contributions to the Kentucky real estate market, such as the 2017 Kentucky Real Estate Exchan- gors “Rookie” Real Estate Exchangor of the Year and the 2017 Kentucky Commercial Real Estate Alliance Multifamily Broker of the Year. While he has been elected to the KREE board of directors, the Multi- family Broker of the Year honor usually is given to seasoned veterans who have been working in the multifamily sector for decades. In addition to his professional achievements, Chesser also volunteers for the outreach committee in the Louisville Apartment Association, where he provides support to the less fortunate. Andrew Green, CCIM Associate, Age 26 Colliers International Fort Myers, Fla. When he earned his CCIM pin in October 2017, Green became the youngest person ever in his office to earn the designation. He is a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, where he still mentors students gaining real estate degrees. His hard work and client-focused approach helped Green complete more than $50 million in sales volume in 2017, including a $19.7 million sale of a 3.5-acre parcel in Naples, Fla. In addition to helping other aspiring real estate professionals, he is actively involved with the Florida CCIM Chapter, as well as numerous other professional organizations in southwest Florida. COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE