ROCK Commercial Real Estate, an industry leader in South Central Pennsylvania, announced that ROCK brokerage advisor John Birkeland has been appointed President of the PA/NJ/DE Chapter of the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) Institute. CCIM Institute is commercial real estate’s most influential professional organization, with members closing $200 billion annually in commercial real estate deals. With chapters located around the world, a professional with the CCIM designation has proven expertise in financial, market, and investment analysis, in addition to negotiation.
“This is a tremendous honor,” said Mr. Birkeland. “CCIM represents the gold standard in commercial real estate professionals. I am excited for the opportunity to serve this prestigious group.”
Mr. Birkeland has been a commercial real estate advisor in the Central Pennsylvania market for sixteen years and a CCIM designee for seven years.
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