{"id":11946,"date":"2026-06-09T21:23:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T21:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lee-associates.com\/houston\/?p=11946"},"modified":"2026-07-20T20:10:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T20:10:50","slug":"lee-associates-houston-receives-national-recognition-at-the-2026-lee-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lee-associates.com\/houston\/2026\/06\/09\/lee-associates-houston-receives-national-recognition-at-the-2026-lee-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Lee & Associates Houston Receives National Recognition at the 2026 Lee Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lee & Associates Houston received significant national recognition at the 2026 Lee Summit, with team members and the office honored across leadership, production, innovation, community service, and emerging talent categories.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The annual Lee Summit, held in Nashville, brought together more than 700 professionals from across the Lee & Associates platform, including brokers, principals, associates, clients, partners, and support professionals representing more than 9,000 years of combined commercial real estate experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With representation among the firm's Top Producers, Circle of Excellence honorees, Innovation Award recipients, Humanitarian Award winners, Rising Stars, and national leadership groups, Houston's impact was reflected across nearly every major recognition category presented at this year's Summit. Notably, 11 Houston brokers were recognized among the firm's Top Producers, demonstrating the strength and consistency of the office's client-focused platform.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Leadership on the National Stage<\/h2>\n

Houston continues to play an important role in shaping the future of the Lee & Associates platform through both governance and community leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Mike Spears, SIOR, CCIM<\/strong>, Managing Principal of Lee & Associates Houston,<\/p>\n

was recognized as the chairman of the firm's Board of Directors<\/strong>, helping guide the<\/p>\n

strategic direction of Lee & Associates nationwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Houston was also represented on the CompassionateLEE Board<\/strong> through<\/p>\n

Monica Laisatrukli<\/strong>, whose leadership supports the organization's charitable<\/p>\n

mission and community outreach efforts throughout the Lee network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Circle of Excellence<\/h2>\n

Houston professionals earned recognition among the firm's top performers nationwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Circle of Excellence \u2013 Land<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Preston Yaggi, SIOR, CCIM<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Circle of Excellence \u2013 Retail<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Brandi Dees<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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These honors recognize exceptional performance, market expertise, and dedication to delivering outstanding results for clients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Innovation Award<\/h2>\n

Houston's commitment to innovation and client service was recognized through a national Innovation Award, presented to:<\/p>\n