Dear SIOR members and colleagues,
What an incredible time we had at SIOR’s Spring 2025 Event in Las Vegas! This past May, 1,018 of the top minds in CRE came together under one roof to stack the deck in their favor—building powerful relationships, gaining valuable insights from dynamic keynote speakers, and going all in on success alongside the best in the business.
With a sold-out exhibition hall, we owe a huge thank-you to our sponsors and exhibitors for making this event truly one for the books. Your support and participation helped create an unforgettable experience, and we couldn’t have done it without you!
While in Vegas, we also had the privilege of officially electing the officers for the 2025-2026 SIOR Board of Directors and Regional Directors, who will be inducted during the SIOR Fall Event in Louisville, Ky. Please join me in congratulating these outstanding leaders:
Board Members:
- Saadia Sheikh, SIOR – President
- Aaron Barnard, SIOR – President Elect
- Daniel Smolensky, SIOR – Vice President
- Rob Renaud, SIOR – Member-at-Large
- Damian Rivera, SIOR – Member-at-Large
- Diana Whisenant, SIOR – Member-at-Large
- James (Tripp) Guin, SIOR – Speaker, Chapter Leadership Council
- Grant Pruitt, SIOR – Speaker-elect, Chapter Leadership Council
Regional Directors:
- Matthew Severns, SIOR – Central
- Wills Elliman, SIOR – Mid-Atlantic
- Devin Ogden, SIOR – Northwest
- Campbell Lewis, SIOR – Southeast
- Andrew Creixell, SIOR – Southwest
Representatives:
- Past-Presidents: Allen Gump, SIOR
- Young Professionals: Caitlin Mazaheri, SIOR
With this talented group leading the way, the future of SIOR has never looked be brighter!
Looking ahead, I want to personally invite you to SIOR’s Fall Event in Louisville, November 4-7, 2025. This is more than just another conference—it’s an opportunity to connect with industry leaders from around the world, share knowledge, and open doors to new business opportunities. Trust me, you won’t want to miss it!
As we move into the second half of the year, let’s keep the momentum going—building on the relationships we’ve formed, staying adaptable, and continuing to innovate. And, of course, let’s have some fun while doing what we do best!
Wishing you a summer filled with success, opportunities, and plenty of sunshine.
Cheers,
Mike Ohmes, SIOR
SIOR Global President
mike.ohmes@cushwake.com