April 17, 2023
Chicago – Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) announces that five brokers based in the Chicago and Rosemont offices were recognized nationally for their performance excellence in 2022. This year’s National Recognition Week (NRW) award winners included:
- Joe Karmin, Justin Lerner and Cece Conway were recognized for their 2022 transaction volume. In total, only 31 brokers nationwide earned a spot in the firm’s coveted Champions Club.
- Larry Serota was another Champions Club winner, and he was also recognized with an Excellence in Collaboration award and Capital Markets Deal of the Year award.
- Ross Lehrman received the Young Guns award for the Midwest region. The Young Guns award winners represent the next wave of fresh talent at Transwestern who significantly impacted their teams through deal sourcing, business development and execution.
"I’m proud to see five members from Transwestern's Midwest region recognized for their hard work," said Greg Munson, Executive Managing Director of the Midwest Region. “These awards represent the ingenuity displayed by Joe, Justin, Cece, Larry and Ross. The 2022 deal volume in the Midwest region makes it clear that these individuals also inspire their colleagues to greater heights."
Furthermore, Larry Serota was one of just two Transwestern brokers to win the illustrious Founder’s Award from Transwestern Chairman Robert Duncan. The Founder’s Award, which is the top recognition awarded annually by Transwestern, is given to those deemed to possess a mixture of leadership skills that result in the success of team members and the company alike.
“The real estate industry is constantly evolving, creating new opportunities to craft innovative solutions for owners, occupiers and investors of commercial real estate,” said Tom Lawyer, President of Transwestern Real Estate Services. “These team members have shown what it takes to overcome challenges and uphold a long history of legendary service. We are grateful for the value they bring to their clients and our firm.”
Transwestern, which celebrated its 45th anniversary in February, conducts its national recognition event annually. The event celebrates the company’s top teams and individuals and also highlights the firm’s productivity.
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About Transwestern Real Estate Services
Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) adds value for investors, owners and occupiers of all commercial property types through a comprehensive perspective and by providing solutions grounded in sound market intelligence. Part of the Transwestern companies, the firm applies a consultative approach to Agency Leasing, Asset Services, Tenant Advisory + Workplace Solutions, Capital Markets, and Research & Investment Analytics.
The privately held Transwestern companies have been delivering a higher level of personalized service and innovative real estate solutions since 1978. Through an integrated, customized approach that begins with good ideas, the firm drives value for clients across commercial real estate services, development, investment management, and opportunistic endeavors for high-net-worth investors. Operating from 33 U.S. offices, Transwestern extends its platform capabilities globally through strategic alliance partners whose unique geographic, cultural, and business expertise fuels creative solutions. Learn more at transwestern.com and @Transwestern.
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