“Dramatic Architecture Attracts Tourism.” Giuliano Gasparini, CRE, FRICS, is Senior Vice President – Asset Management & Acquisitions, Hotels & Leisure at ALDAR Properties PJSC, the largest publicly traded development and management company in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A native of Italy, “GG” (as he is known to friends and CRE colleagues) has extensive… Read more
Stanley A. Gniazdowski, CRE, was honored by the Connecticut CCIM Chapter with a perpetual CCIM Education Foundation Named Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to individuals pursuing the CCIM designation for one of the CCIM Institute’s core courses. Stan has been a senior instructor for The CCIM Institute for over 30 years.
Senior Vice President Richard Vogel is a global real estate executive with a proven success record in establishing vision, defining strategy, and executing large and complex projects in both developed and emerging markets. Recognized globally for his disciplined approach to real estate investment, he is a comprehensive strategist with experience managing real estate development, investment… Read more
Owner and Principal Greg Ibbetson, CRE® has been the owner and principal of Ibbetson Commercial Real Estate Services currently located in Oceanside, California, since 1978. From 1970-1973, he served in the United States Air Force, where he was an air traffic controller, and was decorated with the Vietnam service and marksmanship medals. He received his… Read more
Senior Vice President Mike Hu is a Senior Vice President at Gaw Capital Partners and he leads the Capital Markets team in the United States. Mr. Hu is based in Los Angeles, the US headquarters, and is responsible for capital formation, co-investments, separate account investments, investor relations, and marketing. Mr. Hu joined Gaw Capital in… Read more
Chief Demographer Chris Porter is the Chief Demographer at John Burns Real Estate Consulting, and helps the firm’s clients understand the role demographics play in shaping the demand for housing in the short and long term. He co-authored Big Shifts Ahead: Demographic Clarity for Businesses with the firm’s CEO, John Burns, and the research he… Read more
Director of Research Suzanne Mulvee, CFA serves as Director of Research with the CoStar Group, the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. Founded in 1987, CoStar conducts expansive, ongoing research to produce and maintain the largest and most comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. Our suite of online services… Read more
Founder and CEO Wayne Ratkovich is the founder and CEO of The Ratkovich Company (TRC), a Los Angeles development firm whose mission is “to profitably produce developments that improve the quality of urban life.” Specializing in urban infill and rehabilitation projects, TRC’s accomplishments range from large-scale entitlement endeavors to retail, office, entertainment and mixed-use projects. His… Read more
Principal, Norris Realty Advisors Steven R. Norris, MAI, CRE ‐ majored in Economics at UCLA and subsequently became a member of the Appraisal Institute, Counselors of Real Estate, and member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. For the past 18 years he has been the principal of Norris Realty Advisors, a commercial real estate… Read more
The Counselors of Real Estate®, established in 1953, is an international group of high profile professionals including members of prominent real estate, financial, legal and accounting firms as well as leaders of government and academia who provide expert, objective advice on complex real property situations and land-related matters. Membership is selective, extended by invitation only. The organization’s CRE® (Counselor of Real Estate) credential is granted to all members in recognition of superior problem solving ability in various areas of real estate counseling. For more information, contact The Counselors of Real Estate