Raleigh, NC – November 2, 2023 — Lee & Associates Raleigh-Durham is proud to announce that Cole Pennell has recently earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. The CCIM designation is recognized globally as a top achievement in the commercial real estate profession, signifying a high level of expertise, professionalism, and high-quality service to clients. Cole received his CCIM designation after successfully completing rigorous graduate-level coursework, passing a comprehensive exam, and demonstrating a record…
Randy Bossé Joins Lee & Associates Raleigh-Durham
Raleigh, NC – September 20, 2023 – Lee & Associates Raleigh-Durham is pleased to announce that Randy Bossé has joined the firm as a Senior Director. In his new role, Bossé will focus on new business development and working with the firm’s retail team. Bossé is a seasoned real estate professional with more than 40 years of experience. In addition to being a Partner at 1st Carolina Properties, Bossé was a co-developer of Park West…
Office of the Year Award and Leader of Lee Award: Raleigh-Durham earns top recognitions at annual Lee Summit
Raleigh, NC – June 19, 2023 – Lee & Associates Raleigh-Durham, a leading commercial brokerage firm in Raleigh, is proud to announce its recognition as Office of the Year within the Lee & Associates network. This prestigious accolade, which recognizes Raleigh-Durham as the top office within its market division, was presented at the annual Lee Summit conference held in Las Vegas on June 13, 2023. The Office of the Year award reflects Lee & Associates…
Jonathon Harriss Joins as Broker
RALEIGH, NC – July 14, 2022 – Jonathon Harriss, who previously served as Research Analyst for Lee & Associates Raleigh-Durham, has joined the firm as a broker. Harriss began working with Lee & Associates as an intern while earning his undergraduate degree at North Carolina State University. As a Research Analyst, Harriss was responsible for compiling and analyzing data for a variety of brokerage-related activities. In his new role as a broker, he will bring…
Daniel Cheng Joins Lee & Associates Raleigh-Durham
RALEIGH, NC – July 19, 2022 – Lee & Associates Raleigh-Durham, the regional office of the national commercial real estate firm Lee & Associates, announced today that Daniel Cheng has joined the commercial brokerage firm as Vice President. In his new role, Cheng will focus on capital markets and industrial properties. Cheng joins Lee & Associates with more than ten years of experience in commercial real estate, including sales and purchase of investment deals, occupier…
Brian Farmer Earns SIOR Designation
RALEIGH, NC – July 12, 2022 – Brian Farmer, Vice President and Managing Director of Lee & Associates Raleigh-Durham, achieved the SIOR office designation awarded by the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS, a professional association with more than 3,600 members across the globe. Farmer received the designation after demonstrating a robust transaction and production history; meeting rigorous education requirements; and demonstrating professional ability, competency, ethical conduct, and personal integrity. “We’re very proud of Brian’s…
Triangle Association of REALTORS names Scott Hadley REALTOR of the Year
RALEIGH, NC – April 5, 2022 – The Triangle Commercial Association of REALTORS (TCAR) recognized Lee & Associates Raleigh-Durham vice president Scott Hadley as REALTOR of the Year at its annual Elite Broker Awards held at Briar Creek Country Club on March 30, 2022. The REALTOR of the Year is the highest honor given by the association and recognizes individuals that exhibit exceptional business conduct, service within the industry, and consistent professional performance. Mr. Hadley…
Lee & Associates Raleigh-Durham COO receives prestigious Women in Business award
RALEIGH, NC – March 28, 2022 – Michelle Rhino, Chief Operating Officer of Lee & Associates Raleigh-Durham, was honored as a recipient of the Triangle Business Journal’s 2022 Women in Business Awards at a ceremony held on March 24, 2022. The Women in Business Awards program recognizes Triangle women who have proven to be dynamic and outstanding leaders with established track records of significant accomplishments in business and community service. More than 200 women were…
Thompson Thrift Retail Group Announces $34 Million Publix-Anchored Mixed-Use Property Outside Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. – January 13, 2022 – Thompson Thrift Retail Group, a wholly-owned company of Indianapolis-based Thompson Thrift, is developing Marketplace at Ellis Crossing, a 30-acre mixed-use property located in the Research Triangle Park area of Raleigh-Durham. Publix Super Markets, the largest and fastest-growing employee-owned supermarket chain in the United States, will anchor the location. Thompson Thrift is targeting construction to be completed in the first phase of the development in the fourth quarter…
GiGi’s Playhouse expanding mission and footprint at The Walker
RALEIGH – January 11, 2022 – GiGi’s Playhouse, a nonprofit Down syndrome achievement center, plans to grow its Triangle presence at The Walker, a new mixed-use development under construction in downtown Cary, North Carolina. GiGi’s Playhouse, part of a national network, opened its Raleigh center in 2016 and now serves more than 860 families and engages over 350 active volunteers. Its programs, offered at no charge to all ages in-person and virtual, include one-on-one literacy…