WASHINGTON, D.C. — Monday, October 19th, 2026 — The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR), the world’s premier commercial real estate organization for industrial and office brokers, inducted its 2026-2027 officers during its annual fall conference in New York City.
“I’m proud to welcome this accomplished group of dedicated leaders to SIOR’s Board of Directors,” said SIOR CEO David Lockwood, SIOR. “Their expertise, commitment to our profession and understanding of the needs of our global membership will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen SIOR’s position as the leading professional community for industrial and office real estate.”
Aaron Barnard, SIOR, has assumed the role of SIOR Global president. Barnard is Senior Director at Cushman & Wakefield in Minneapolis and has been an SIOR office specialist since 2009. Barnard is a 31-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry.
Saadia Sheikh, SIOR, is staying on the board as immediate past president. Sheikh is the CEO and President of Powersense in New York, NY. Saadia has more than 16 years of CRE experience, and is entering her 4th year serving on SIOR’s Board of Directors.
Daniel Smolensky, SIOR, has assumed office as SIOR president-elect. Smolensky, an industrial specialist in Chicago with TMG Real Estate Advisors, will serve as president-elect for one year, followed by the SIOR presidency in the fall of 2027.
Scott Savacool, SIOR, an office specialist in St. Louis with Colliers, has been inducted as SIOR’s vice-president. After serving a one-year term as vice president, Savacool will serve as president-elect for one year, and then step into the presidency in the fall of 2028. Savacool previously served two years as treasurer of SIOR.
Bruce Hecht, SIOR, an office specialist in Dallas, was inducted as SIOR Global’s treasurer for a two-year term. Hecht is an Executive Vice President and Managing Partner at Swearingen Realty Group and has been an SIOR member since 1999.
The following members were inducted to serve two-year terms on SIOR’s Board of Directors as members-at-large:
- Adam Collins, SIOR, an office specialist in Washington, D.C.
- Nancy Morse, SIOR, an office specialist in San Jose, Calif.
- Landon Williams, SIOR, a dual specialist in Memphis.
Rob Renaud, SIOR; Damian Rivera, SIOR; and Diana Whisenant, SIOR, will continue serving for their second year as members-at-large.
In addition, James (Tripp) Guin, SIOR, will continue serving his second year as Speaker of the Chapter Leadership Council and Grant Pruitt, SIOR, will serve the second year in his term as speaker-elect.
The following members were also inducted to serve as Regional Directors for a two-year term:
- Canada Regional Director: Patrick Phillips, SIOR, an industrial specialist in Vancouver.
- Europe Regional Director: Jeroen van der Meer, SIOR, an industrial specialist in Rotterdam.
- Great Lakes Regional Director: Ryan Moen, SIOR, an office specialist in Chicago.
- Northeast Regional Director: Bryan Atherton, SIOR, an industrial specialist in Shelton, Conn.
- South Regional Director: Deborah McGill Smith, SIOR, an industrial specialist in Birmingham, Ala.
- West Regional Director: Stephen Kapp, SIOR, a dual specialist in San Francisco.
Matthew Severns, SIOR; Wills Elliman, SIOR; Devin Ogden, SIOR; Campbell Lewis, SIOR; and Andrew Creixell, SIOR, will begin serving their second year as Regional Directors.
James Mulhall, SIOR, a dual specialist in Dublin, was inducted to serve a two-year term as the International Representative starting this Fall. Finally, the following members will also begin the second year of their two-year terms:
- Past-Presidents Representative: Allen Gump, SIOR, an industrial specialist in Dallas, Texas.
- Young Professionals Representative: Caitlin Mazaheri, SIOR, an industrial specialist in Oklahoma City, Okla.
A complete list of SIOR’s current leadership can be found HERE.
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About SIOR (www.sior.com)
The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) is the leading professional commercial real estate association representing the world’s most knowledgeable and experienced industrial and office real estate professionals. SIOR has more than 4,100 members in over 750 cities across 52 countries. SIOR members are recognized for their expertise, professionalism and commitment to the highest standards of ethics and service in change to industrial and office real estate. Founded in 1941, SIOR is celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2026 and continues to advance its members and the commercial real estate industry worldwide. www.sior.com
