Welcome from 2026 Chapter President

Greetings! January 1st, 2026, marked my first day as President of the CCIM San Diego Chapter.  First, I want to recognize two leaders who helped elevate this Chapter through a true labor of love: Elizabeth Brignon, MBA, MSRE, CCIM (Libby) Brignon, CCIM (Past President, 2023–2024), and Eddie Colson, CCIM. (Immediate Past President, 2025). Because of their consistency, care, and commitment, our Chapter has grown its membership by 25% over the last three years and doubled our cash reserves. Thank you both for building momentum that benefits the entire San Diego commercial real estate community.

As we head into 2026, my goal is simple: make the Chapter more relevant than ever — by continuing the success of our networking events and bringing back a program that was once a cornerstone of the Chapter: The Lunch & Learn.

Save the dates:
January 14 (4:00 PM) — Chapter Happy Hour at New English Brewing
11545 Sorrento Valley Rd #305, San Diego, CA 92121

January 26 (10:00 am- 1:00 pm) - CCIM Deal Making Session we held jointly with Real Estate Investment and Exchange SD (REIE)
The Cantina, 12730 High Bluff Drive, Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92130

February 18 (3:00–6:00 PM) — Multi-Family Heavyweights Chime In moderated by Michael Greiner, CCIM with CBRE
4242 Campus Point Ct, San Diego, CA 92121

March 19 — Lunch & Learn: “Financing Your Next Deal”
4845 Ronson Court, San Diego, CA 92111
Moderated by Bailey Wolff, CCIM with Harvest Lending

Why join the San Diego CCIM Chapter?
Brokers and CRE professionals join for powerful local networking and real involvement in the CRE community that drives better deals, career growth, and stronger relationships. And the numbers speak for themselves: According to The CCIM Institute, CCIM designees with comparable age and industry experience are reported to earn 25–30% more than non-designees, and designees report 40% higher transaction volume than non-designees.

A little about me: I earned my CCIM designation in 2023 and served as Chapter Vice President in 2025. I’ve spent 20+ years in commercial real estate and have represented 346+ building owners or occupants, totaling more than $117M in sales and lease transactions. In 2022, I became a Principal at Lee & Associates - North San Diego County.

Over the last 15 years, I’ve sold or leased more buildings in Carroll Canyon Business Park than anyone — including deals that set notable benchmarks:
9755 Birch Canyon Pl. (2020): largest lease ever signed in the business park
8320 Juniper Creek Lane (2025): highest sale price ever paid in the development’s history

Beyond that submarket, I’ve helped clients create meaningful savings and better outcomes through creative structuring and market knowledge — including a 2025 sublease at 13520 Evening Creek Dr. (Class A, 10,718 SF) that saved my client $991,000+ in rent payment obligations.

For details on upcoming events and membership, please visit the Chapter website: www.ccimsandiego.com

If you’re a broker, lender, owner, investor, or service provider in San Diego CRE, I’d hope to see you at an event this year — and I want your input too.

What topic would you want covered in a future Lunch & Learn?