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Posted: May 24, 2024
Small of Malone Commercial Brokers earns CCIM; Fornaro and Saunders promoted
Portland, ME Malone Commercial Brokers (MCB) said that Jennifer Small, partner at Malone has earned the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation, a recognition awarded by the CCIM Institute to professionals who demonstrate expertise in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate.
Small joined MCB in 2000 as an intern, launching her career in commercial real estate. She has since risen in the company and industry to become a top producing broker in the Maine market.
Carly Saunders has been promoted to broker assistant on the Joe Malone team after earning her associate broker’s license. Saunders joined Malone in July 2021 as a broker assistant, her dedication and industry expertise have led to her career advancement.
Alexia Fornaro has earned her sales agent license and has been promoted to broker assistant role supporting the Karen Rich and Cheri Bonawitz team, and Mike Anderson. Fornaro joined Malone in August 2023 as an operations assistant.
She has made an impact and proven herself as a valuable member of the team.
“We are incredibly proud of Jenn, Carly, and Alexia for their exceptional achievements,” said Molly McGuire, designated broker and operations manager at Malone. “Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in our continued success, and we look forward to their contributions in their new roles.”
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