HOUSTON-Three local commercial real estate experts were named women of influence in the July/August 2013 issue of Real Estate Forum. They're among the most powerful and prominent female executives in the commercial real estate industry today.
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Susan Hill, Senior Managing Director, HFF LP
Susan Hill is a good example of a self-made businesswoman. As a single mother, she started her more than two-decade career as HFF's receptionist, ultimately working her way up to the position of senior managing director. These days, she is primarily responsible for originating debt and equity placement transactions throughout the southern United States across all property types. Hill has consistently been one of the top producers in the Houston office and, to date, has completed in excess of $6 billion in commercial real estate transactions. Hill, who serves as the 2013 president of CREW Network, is active with nonprofit organizations including Women's Resource Center, Camp for All and Child Advocates. Even with more women entering the commercial real estate field, she says her career goal is to encourage advancement of women in the industry. “I believe that senior level women in this industry have a responsibility to leverage our positions to support the advancement of other qualified women looking to ascend the ranks,” she adds.
Connie Rankin, Chief Executive Officer, ITRA Global/CRES
Connie Rankin is a veteran of the ups and downs of Houston's dynamic commercial real estate market. But, in 2010 when the recession pushed her 9-year-old firm to the “brink of collapse” she knew aggressive action was required. She applied, and was selected for the Goldman Sachs 10k Small Business Program. It was an important decision. “I learned how to become more profitable,” she says. “In 2012 my company reported a 320% increase in revenue over 2011 and it looks like 2013 will be even better.” Rankin founded CRES after 20 years on the landlord side of the table at PM Realty Group. She is the only certified woman-owned commercial real estate company in the nation to earn LEED Professional Accreditation and developed LEAD 2 Green to help clients create healthy work environments. In 2011, CRES was selected as the Houston Affiliate Member of the prestigious International Tenant Representative Alliance, ITRA Global. “In 2001, CRES was one of only 17 woman-owned real estate firms nationally,” she says. “I'm proud to say that number has more than doubled.”
Sue Rogers, Principal, Cresa
Sue Rogers is a principal with Cresa, as well as a board member of the company's Business Development Unit. She also mentors and trains young leaders and new associates. One of her goals is to mentor other woman interested in becoming future leaders in the industry. Though Rogers' focus is tenant representation, she's well rounded in all industry areas. Her more than 30-year career began as a research analyst with Horne Co. After receiving her real estate license, she moved to Moody Rambin to learn the development side of commercial real estate. Rogers has also worked for Cushman & Wakefield and Trione & Gordon/ Oncor International. Rogers is active with organizations including CoreNet Global, NAIOP, Greater Houston Partnership, Houston Office Leasing Brokers Association and SIOR.
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