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LAS VEGAS-Mike Hillis is the president-elect of SIOR. He has spent 12 years with the organization, which has helped his company, Commerce Real Estate Solutions, a Cushman & Wakefield affiliate, make national connections outside of its Las Vegas headquarters. In the fall, he will become president, replacing Terry Smith, an executive vice president and principal in Colliers International's Nashville office, who we will be featuring in an interview later this week. Hillis told GlobeSt.com about the importance of SIOR, what will be different at this year's conference and how the market is holding up. Look for a live video interview with Hillis that we will post during SIOR's convention early next month.

GlobeSt.com: How do you see your responsibilities at SIOR changing in the fall when you become president of the organization?