Alis Manoogian Elected First Female President of CCIM Michigan

Alis Manoogian, the assistant vice president of investment sales at Midwest full-service commercial real estate company, Farbman Group, was elected as the first female president of Michigan’s chapter of Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), a professional organization of documented experts in the commercial and investment real estate industry

“I’m proud to recognize Alis as she celebrates this significant achievement in her career at Farbman Group,” said Farbman Group CEO Andrew V. Farbman. “Having seen her talented leadership firsthand, I am confident that she will bring her best to leading CCIM with great energy, passion and grit.”

In her new position, Manoogian will lead the Michigan chapter, which has had over 200 members historically, by serving as its spokesperson. She will set the chapter’s agenda and collaborate with its board of directors to reach new goals and strategic initiatives to drive the chapter’s growth in the future.

“It is truly an honor to be chosen as the next president of CCIM Michigan,” Manoogian said. “I hope that by being in this role, I’m able to serve as an example for young women who want to seek leadership opportunities in commercial real estate to obtain a CCIM credential.”

Manoogian sees a significant opportunity for growth in the industry by decreasing the gender gap among commercial real estate professionals. She noted that women make up just 36% of employees in the field, a number that has remained stagnant for the last 15 years.

The new president also has a goal of expanding the chapter’s membership through universities offering commercial real estate programs and companies relocating to Michigan. In addition, she hopes to increase the value CCIM offers members through educational programming and expanding the organization’s industry connections.

Manoogian has been an active member of CCIM Michigan since 2018. In 2020, she received a CCIM credential, an honor that fewer than 10 percent of real estate professionals hold. Since 2021, Manoogian has served on the board of directors of CCIM’s Michigan chapter.

About Farbman Group

Founded in 1976, Farbman Group is a leading full-service real estate firm handling all facets of real estate transactions, from property management and leasing to acquisition and disposition. The firm manages more than 25 million square feet of office, retail, multifamily and industrial space throughout the Midwest. For more information, please visit www.farbman.com