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Tack joins Avison Young as associate in Hartford

Hartford, CT According to Andrew Filler, a principal of Avison Young, real estate professional Shannen Tack has joined the firm.

Effective immediately, Tack becomes an associate at Avison Young and will focus on tenant representation and office leasing in the city.

“We are extremely pleased to have Shannen join our team,” said Filler. “Her proven track record of success in identifying and executing the best opportunities for her clients makes her a valuable asset to our growing Hartford office. We are thrilled that Shannen has come on board and will assist Avison Young in expanding its office leasing capabilities throughout Greater Hartford.”

Prior to joining Avison Young, she assisted in the management of several commercial real estate associations including the Real Estate Finance Association, the Building Owners and Managers Association, and NAIOP as an executive assistant with S&S Management Services. Tack holds a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing from Bryant University.  

“I am proud to be joining one of the world’s most prominent commercial real estate firms,” said Tack. “I am impressed with the company’s principal-led, collaborative culture and I look forward to working with my new colleagues in Hartford and providing clients with access to the company’s international network of real estate professionals.”  

Avison Young is one of the world’s fastest-growing commercial real estate services firm. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Avison Young is a collaborative, global firm owned and operated by its principals. Founded in 1978, the company comprises 2,400 real estate professionals in 79 offices, providing value-added, client-centric investment sales, leasing, advisory, management, financing and mortgage placement services to owners and occupiers of office, retail, industrial, multi-family and hospitality properties.

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