CHICAGO—Sperry Van Ness | Chicago Commercial has just hired real estate veteran Deena Zimmerman as a new vice president. Zimmerman will focus on tenant representation and specialize in locating high-quality sites for national operators, franchisees, and first-time entrepreneurs throughout Chicagoland, the Midwest, and the US.

“Having an all-star like Deena join our team will only further enhance SVN's reputation as one of the foremost experts in Chicago's commercial real estate industry,” says Michael Thanasouras, managing director at SVN | Chicago Commercial. “With extensive experience representing both landlords and tenants, and a commitment to clients that is unmatched, Deena is known throughout the Chicago market for bringing a consistent, positive, upbeat attitude and an honest and straightforward approach to every transaction. Her negotiating skills and attention to detail have proven to be invaluable to all parties involved.”

Zimmerman has more than 10 years of industry experience and joins Sperry Van Ness from Jameson Commercial where she was a leading local tenant advisor. Previously, she was an agent at The Lord Companies, where she focused on property leasing and sales. Before becoming a commercial broker, she worked for a real estate trade publication and formed relationships with downtown developers, banks, and brokerage firms.