PRESIDENT ' S DESK
CCIM CONNECTIONS GLOBAL PRESIDENT ’ S MESSAGE
D ' ETTA CASTO-DELEON , CCIM
2024 Global President
W
elcome to the summer issue of CCIM Connections . In this issue , we highlight some of the people , initiatives , and global trends impacting our growing network . We are continuing to work to expand that global network by attracting new members , as well as showcasing the experience and expertise of CCIM professionals in the industry .
An essential part of our mission to grow our organization and enhance our brand is celebrating our accomplishments . Congratulations to Adam Palmer , CCIM , and Michael Doyle , CCIM who had this quarter ’ s biggest deal . We also recognize our 2023 Chapter Award Winners that were announced at our 2024 Midyear Governance Meetings in Nashville .
As CCIMs , we are all working to keep our fingers on the pulse of key trends and events shaping our industry . In this issue , we take a closer look at the high interest rate environment and the persistently high costs that are impacting dealmaking . We also examine the implications of the landmark settlement agreement involving the National Association of REALTORS ®. While this lawsuit was brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions , how might this impact commercial real estate transactions and the CCIM community ?
Many of the same challenges and opportunities that we see in the U . S . are shared by fellow CCIMs across our five international chapters . In an increasingly global economy , we have the ability to learn from our fellow CCIMs in the U . S ., Canada , Japan , Korea , and Taiwan . You can read more about their dealmaking experiences in our international perspectives article .
I ’ m excited to see our progress in continuing to grow The CCIM Institute . In addition to expanding our ranks , we are continuing to strengthen the CCIM Designation as a recognized brand and standard for excellence in commercial real estate . Why partner with a CCIM ? We all know the answer to that , and we are continuing to bring that message to a global audience . ■
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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 , CCIM , Enid , OK Executive Vice President & CEO , Paul Rumler , Chicago , IL
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