The Central Arizona chapter of CCIM, commercial real estate’s global standard for professional achievement, has announced its leadership and board for 2020.

Marina Hammersmith, CCIM, Ensemble Real Estate Solutions, will serve as 2020 President. The leadership group also includes Vice President Todd Hamilton, CCIM, Citywide Commercial; Treasurer/Secretary Matt Harper, CCIM, NAI Horizon; and Immediate Past President Jenette Bennett, CCIM, Kidder Mathews.

The 2020 board comprises Tracy Altemus, CCIM, Ensemble; Bonnie Hailey, CCIM, Colliers International; Bobbie Mastracci, CCIM, Phoenix West Commercial; Belinda Rosthenhausler, Clear Title Agency of Arizona; Brian Teske, CCIM, Casita Capital Realty; Ian Turner, CCIM, Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates; and Sabrina Walters, SLW Realty Group.

“It’s truly an honor to work alongside the board of directors for the local chapter. They are not only the best of the best in their respective fields in commercial real estate, they are committed volunteers who demonstrate passion and heart in their support of CCIM,” Hammersmith said. “Together, we will continue to bring world-class education, programming and networking opportunities to the real estate community we serve. We’re energized and focused and looking forward to a great 2020.”

The CCIM Institute confers the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation. 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.

Learn more about CCIM Central Arizona Chapter: centralazccimchapter.com.