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Meet Our Team

2023 CCIM St. Louis Committee Chairs

St. Louis CCIM Committees are an integral part of the Chapter and work to provide valuable benefits for our members.

Sponsorship – Grant Mechlin and Bob Cissell
Education – Jim Rosen
Membership – Tom Ray and Andrea Kendrick
Scholarship – Steve Jacquemin and Dan Merlo
Candidate Guidance – Dan Merlo
Technology – Ben Cherry and Katie Seibel

2023 CCIM St. Louis Board

The St. Louis CCIM Board is comprised of veterans with years of experience in the commercial real estate industry.  Our Leadership assists with promoting the local chapter as well as the benefits of obtaining the CCIM Designation.  They meet on a monthly basis and are always brainstorming ideas to improve the experience and benefits for both members and sponsors of the Chapter.

 

Our Leadership Team

  • Tony Kennedy, CCIM

    Tony Kennedy, CCIM

    President

    Tony is a Senior Vice President at Colliers with over 25 years of brokerage experience in the St. Louis commercial real estate market. Tony has been an active board member of the CCIM St. Louis Chapter since 2009.

  • Dan Cahill, CCIM

    Dan Cahill, CCIM

    President-Elect

    Dan is the Vice President of Avison Young. At Avison Young, Dan’s business focuses on investment sales. Dan has been in the commercial real estate business for 14 years.

    Dan has been a CCIM since 2016, active on the St. Louis CCIM board since 2021, is President–Elect in 2023, and will be our 2024 Chapter President.

  • Brandon Wappelhorst SIOR, CCIM

    Brandon Wappelhorst SIOR, CCIM

    Treasurer/Secretary

    Brandon is an Executive Director of Sansone Group. At Sansone, Brandon’s business focuses on office sales. Brandon has been in the commercial real estate business for 14 years.

    Brandon has been a CCIM since 2014 and became active on the St. Louis CCIM board in 2023.

  • Grant Mechlin

    Grant Mechlin

    Past President

    Grant is the Director of Retail & Multifamily Brokerage Services with Sansone Group. Grant has been in the commercial real estate business for 18 years.

    Grant has been a CCIM since 2014, active on the St. Louis CCIM board since 2016, and was Chapter President in 2022.

  • Michelle Biedermann

    Michelle Biedermann

    Director

    Michelle is Business Development Manager with Brinkmann Constructors. At Brinkmann, Michelle’s business focuses on general construction covering all market segments of CRE. Michelle has been in the commercial real estate business for 13 years.

    Michelle has been active on the St. Louis CCIM board since 2022.

  • Ben Cherry, CCIM

    Ben Cherry, CCIM

    Director

    Ben is the President of Manor Real Estate. At Manor, Ben oversees the commercial real estate brokerage team and business development efforts. Ben has been in the commercial real estate business for 15 years.

    Ben has been a CCIM since 2014, active on the St. Louis CCIM board since 2013, and was Chapter President in 2017.

  • Bob Cissell

    Bob Cissell

    Director

    Bob is the Managing Member at Cissell Mueller Company, LLC. At Cissell, Bob’s business focuses on retail and investment. Bob has been in the commercial real estate business for 30 years.

    Bob has been a CCIM since 2008 and has been active on the St. Louis CCIM board since 2019.

  • Matt Hrubes

    Matt Hrubes

    Director

    Matt is the Senior Vice President of CBRE. At CBRE, Matt’s business focuses on Industrial brokerage leasing. Matt has been in the commercial real estate business for 23 years.

    Matt has been a CCIM since 2016 and has been active on the St. Louis CCIM board since 2011.

  • Stephen Jacquemin, CCIM, SIOR

    Stephen Jacquemin, CCIM, SIOR

    Director

    Steve is the President of Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates-SJ Financial Group. At Sperry, Steve’s business focuses on investment sales. Steve has been in the commercial real estate business for 38 years.

    Steve has been a CCIM since 2001, active on the St. Louis CCIM board since 2005, and was Chapter President in 2012.

    Steve is actively engaged as a volunteer for the CCIM Institute as well.

  • Andrea Kendrick

    Andrea Kendrick

    Director

    Andrea is the Managing Director of Berkadia Real Estate Advisors. At Berkadia, Andrea’s business focuses on multifamily investment sales and financing. Andrea has been in the commercial real estate business for 17 years.

    Andrea has been active on the St. Louis CCIM board since 2019 and was Chapter Treasurer in 2021.

  • Dan Merlo, CCIM

    Dan Merlo, CCIM

    Director

    Dan is the Principal of Intelica CRE. At Intelica, Dan’s business focuses on industrial, office, and investment sales. Dan has been in the commercial real estate business for 26 years.

    Dan has been a CCIM since 2003, active on the St. Louis CCIM board since 2001, and was Chapter President in 2006.

  • Tom Ray

    Tom Ray

    Director

    Tom Ray is a First Vice President of CBRE. At CBRE, Tom focuses on office brokerage leases and sales. After graduating from law school, Tom has worked in commercial real estate for 29 years and has served on the St. Louis CCIM Board for 23 years.

  • Jim Rosen, CCIM

    Jim Rosen, CCIM

    Director

    Jim is the Vice President - Brokerage of Pace Properties. At Pace, Jim’s business focuses on retail and investment sales. Jim has been in the commercial real estate business for 30 years.

    Jim has been a CCIM since 1996, active on the St. Louis CCIM board since 2005, and was Chapter President in 2012.

    Jim is actively engaged as a volunteer for the CCIM Institute and has been an Institute instructor for over 25 years.

  • Katie Seibel

    Katie Seibel

    Director

    Katie is the Vice President of Commercial Lending at Central Bank of St. Louis. At Central Bank, Katie’s business focuses on multiple specialties within the commercial real estate Industry.

    Katie has been in the commercial real estate for 10 years. Katie has been actively serving on the St. Louis CCIM board since 2020.

  • Tiffany Wiegers, CCIM

    Tiffany Wiegers, CCIM

    Director

    Tiffany is a Real Estate Services Agent with Ameren. At Ameren, Tiffany’s business focuses on land, office, and retail sales. Tiffany has been in the commercial real estate business for 21 years.

    Tiffany has been a CCIM since 2010, active on the St. Louis CCIM board since 2011, and was Chapter President in 2021.