Designation is one of the most coveted and respected designations in the real estate industry
RALEIGH, NC – November 13, 2008 – The Preiss Company (“TPCO”), the largest provider of off-campus student housing at North Carolina State University, Clemson University, Auburn University in Alabama, and the University of Texas in Austin and the second largest provider at UNC Charlotte, proudly announced that Bo Winn, Director for the Private Investor Division, was recently awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute. A CCIM is a recognized expert in the disciplines of both commercial and investment real estate. The designation was awarded during the Institute’s October business meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
Winn joined TPCO in 2005 and is responsible for the entire Private Investor Division, which includes sales, marketing, property management, and property management maintenance. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BS in Business Administration and currently serves on the Audit Committee and Special Delivery Committee for the local and regional chapters of the American Red Cross.
TPCO Chief Financial Officer, Kirk Preiss, put the CCIM pin on Winn’s shirt after his designation had been confirmed and announced. “It was truly an honor to be there with Bo and personally share in his accomplishment and enthusiasm,” said Preiss. “The entire Preiss Company family is extremely proud of Bo. We’re extremely fortunate to have a person of Bo’s professional caliber on our team and serving our clients.”
According to CCIM’s website, only 6 percent of the estimated 150,000 commercial real estate practitioners nationwide hold the CCIM designation, which is why it is one of the most coveted and respected designations in the industry. The CCIM membership network mirrors the increasingly changing nature of the industry and includes brokers, leasing professionals, investment counselors, asset managers, appraisers, corporate real estate executives, property managers, developers, institutional investors, commercial lenders, attorneys, bankers and other allied professionals.
Winn says that a great deal of learning, time, and hard work were involved in earning his CCIM designation. “The CCIM designation will be a real benefit for our clients,” says Winn. “It will enhance both my personal qualifications, as well as the Preiss Company’s well-deserved reputation as one of the premier real estate service companies in North Carolina. I’m proud to be a contributing member of this extraordinary and well-respected team.”
The CCIM designation was established in 1969 and is awarded to commercial real estate professionals upon successful completion of a graduate-level education curriculum and presentation of a portfolio of qualifying industry experience. The curriculum addresses financial analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis and investment analysis – the cornerstones of commercial investment real estate. CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, asset management, valuation, and investment analysis.
About The Preiss Company
Founded by Donna Preiss, TPCO employs over 130 team members and provides a wide range of services including acquisition, property management, disposition, development, and consulting for multi-family real estate investments. TPCO is the largest provider of off-campus student housing at North Carolina State University, Clemson University, Auburn University in Alabama, and the University of Texas in Austin and the second largest provider at UNC Charlotte. Beginning its 21st year, TPCO has formed over 50 partnerships and has been the developer or co-developer of over 20 projects stretching from Texas to Maryland. For more information, visit www.tpco.com.
About The CCIM Institute
The CCIM business network encompasses 1,000 markets throughout North America, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean. CCIM Designees include professionals who work in brokerage, investment and development, the corporate environment, property management, appraisal and related segments of commercial real estate. An additional 8,200 professionals are pursuing the designation as Institute candidates. The Chicago-based CCIM Institute is an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors® and is the governing body of the largest commercial real estate network in the world. Visit www.ccim.com to learn more, or call 800-621-7027.
