ORION Investment Real Estate has named Jackie Allen vice president, specializing in acquisitions and dispositions of multifamily for its Scottsdale office.

Allen brings more than 20 years of real estate experience.

“We are very grateful to have added a veteran of Jackie’s caliber and professionalism to our growing roster of industry leaders,” said Ari Spiro, president of ORION.

Allen had previously been a top producer with a couple of national firms and has been specializing in apartment transactions under 200 units with an emphasis on non-institutional investors since 1996.

Allen is a member of the National Association of Professional Women.  She is also committed to her volunteer work through the Maricopa County Judicial System and the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.

ORION’s producers have closed nearly $500M in transactions since the firm’s inception in 2009.

“I am very excited about continuing to build upon the foundation created at ORION for the past five years.  I have known one of the founding principals [Ari Spiro] for 15 years and look forward to taking advantage of the dynamic and innovative platform that has been established,” Allen added.

Spiro concluded, “Jackie brings a valuable and unique skill set to an underserved market.  With an outstanding track record, ownership and extensive management experience in running and operating apartments; she is highly regarded by her local and out of state client base and is committed to providing a high level of performance, service and knowledge of the Phoenix and surrounding submarkets.”