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SIOR Inducts New Leaders for 2026-2027

On October 22, 2026, during its annual Fall Event in New York City, the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR) proudly inducted its officers for the 2026-2027 term. This prestigious organization is recognized as the foremost commercial real estate entity dedicated to the needs of industrial and office brokers worldwide.

David Lockwood, the CEO of SIOR, expressed his pride in welcoming the new leadership team, highlighting their vast experience and commitment to serving SIOR's global membership. Lockwood emphasized that their knowledge and dedication would be crucial in fortifying SIOR's position as a leading professional community in the real estate sector.

Taking the helm as the Global President of SIOR is Aaron Barnard, an experienced Senior Director at Cushman & Wakefield in Minneapolis. With over 31 years in the commercial real estate field, Barnard has been an SIOR office specialist since 2009, further illustrating his deep-rooted commitment to the profession.

Continuing her pivotal role on the board, Saadia Sheikh, the CEO and President of Powersense based in New York, remains as the immediate past president. Sheikh boasts over 16 years of experience in commercial real estate and is entering the fourth year of her service on SIOR's Board of Directors.

Daniel Smolensky, from Chicago, has been appointed as SIOR President-Elect; he is an industrial specialist at TMG Real Estate Advisors and will take over the presidency in the fall of 2027. Meanwhile, Scott Savacool, recognized for his expertise in office real estate and currently with Colliers in St. Louis, steps in as vice president and will assume the presidency in 2028 after a year of service as vice president.

Bruce Hecht, an office specialist in Dallas and Executive Vice President at Swearingen Realty Group, joins as the treasurer for SIOR Global. His extensive involvement since 1999 marks him as a seasoned member of the organization.

In addition to these leaders, several new members-at-large have been inducted for two-year terms on the Board of Directors:

• - Adam Collins (Washington, D.C.)
• - Nancy Morse (San Jose, CA)
• - Landon Williams (Memphis, TN)

Returning for their second year as members-at-large are Rob Renaud, Damian Rivera, and Diana Whisenant. Special appointments include James (Tripp) Guin continuing as Speaker of the Chapter Leadership Council and Grant Pruitt serving as Speaker-Elect.

Furthermore, new Regional Directors have been appointed:

• - Canada: Patrick Phillips (Vancouver)
• - Europe: Jeroen van der Meer (Rotterdam)
• - Great Lakes: Ryan Moen (Chicago)
• - Northeast: Bryan Atherton (Shelton, CT)
• - South: Deborah McGill Smith (Birmingham, AL)
• - West: Stephen Kapp (San Francisco)

Several distinguished SIOR members will continue serving their second year as Regional Directors, including Matthew Severns, Wills Elliman, Devin Ogden, Campbell Lewis, and Andrew Creixell. James Mulhall, a dual specialist in Dublin, is set to begin a two-year term as the International Representative.

Finally, representatives for key roles like Past Presidents and Young Professionals will continue their contributions, ensuring that SIOR not only acknowledges its history but also invests in its future.

As SIOR celebrates 85 years in 2026, the organization remains committed to promoting the interests of its 4,100 members across more than 750 cities in 52 countries. Their focus is not just on growth but also on maintaining high ethical standards and quality service in the realm of industrial and office real estate. The induction of this new board marks a pivotal moment for SIOR as it strives to enhance its leadership and reinforce its status as the premier real estate community globally.

For further information about SIOR’s current leadership or to schedule interviews with the newly elected members, interested parties are encouraged to reach out to Nyequai Harte at [email protected].