The President’s Message

Navigating Through Change 
As I reflect on 2025, I’m proud of how The CCIM Institute has continued to adapt and grow in a year marked by economic shifts, policy changes, and global uncertainty. Even as the landscape evolved, our community stood strong, guided by the same resilience and professionalism that defines the Designation, our chapters, and our industry. From our fantastic Forums to voting in our 2026 leadership, we close out the year with many successes while looking forward to the new year and the opportunities that await us.  

Our Forums 
This year’s Forums have transformed into the heartbeat of The CCIM Institute. They have become a place where CCIMs come together to network, make deals, welcome new Designees, and continue the fellowship that makes our community special. Our 2025 Fall Forum in Vancouver was our most successful yet. It was a massively attended, sold-out week with energy, connection, and excitement.  

This Fall, we saw the inclusion of new events, such as our Deal Pitch Lunch, where select members gave their 90-second pitch to a room full of peers eager to make a deal, as well as our first ever Dealmakers Awards & Dinner- recently featured in ConnectCRE- where we got to recognize some of the biggest, multi-million deals in commercial real estate pulled off by our brilliant Designees. 

The Forum could not have been done without the tremendous support of our sponsors and vendors, some of whom saw ROI on-site, as they were able to gather leads and sign contracts, proving that our Forums aren’t just a place for our members, but an excellent opportunity for anyone doing business in commercial real estate.  

We are excited to carry this energy into our next gathering in Philadelphia, April 19–23, 2026, where we can expect even more opportunities to connect, exciting educational sessions on the latest developments in the industry, and new events taking form over the months leading into April. I look forward to seeing familiar faces, meeting new ones, and continuing the momentum that has defined this incredible year. 

Beyond Borders 
International growth was one of the clearest signals of momentum for The CCIM Institute in 2025. The newly reformed Region 13 (Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan), certified at our Fall Forum, has already become a powerful example of what happens when education, chapters, and committed leaders align across borders. 

In Region 13, I met professionals who are not only earning The Designation but also building stronger local networks through their chapters. Region 13 pinned 76 new Designees in 2025, representing about 21 percent of all new Designees this year. That reflects more growth and a rising demand for CCIM-level education and leadership across Asia. 

That same momentum is expanding across other global markets through education partnerships. This year, we welcomed one of our newest education partners, MVJE García y Asociados in Mexico City, reinforcing both the strength of our curriculum and the growing demand for CCIM education in Latin America. We are also continuing to build international learning pathways through our collaboration with IREM International Partners, expanding access to professional development for members and candidates around the world.  

Together, these partnerships highlight how The CCIM Institute is extending high-impact educational opportunities into new regions while strengthening the value of the Designation globally. 

Looking Ahead 
As we move into 2026, I am confident that The CCIM Institute’s international momentum will continue to grow through strong chapters, expanding education partnerships, and a rising global demand for the Designation. Each new market we reach strengthens our worldwide network of Designees, creating more opportunities to share insight, build relationships, and pursue global collaboration.  

While the commercial real estate landscape will keep evolving, I believe this community is well prepared to lead with the knowledge, professionalism, and resilience that defines The CCIM Institute in every region we serve.