Kimberly Brown was recently named the Commercial Real Estate Woman of the Year by – NAIOP So Cal and CREW LA, two leading industry organizations. Brown was acknowledged for her defining leadership as president of the African American Real Estate Professionals – LA Chapter where she led efforts to successfully connect commercial real estate and the Black community. Also, she was cited for her impact in the commercial real estate industry, her contributions outside of real estate, and the value that she brings to her clients, co-workers and company.
“I am deeply humbled to be recognized for this work as a catalyst by these two leading industry organizations. What an honor to be selected from a powerhouse slate of some of the industry’s most influential women,” said Brown.
“A special thank you to Tim Jemal, CEO of NAIOP SoCal Chapter, and Sarah Hazani, president of CREW Los Angeles for their unrelenting support, advocacy and friendship. I’m also grateful for the support of my AAREP LA tribe, AAREP National Network of Chapters and colleagues across the local and national landscape.”
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Brown’s career spans more than 30 years in the commercial real estate industry including experience in the office, industrial, retail and multifamily sectors. Using her extensive skills, she has expedited delivery of services for institutions, private equity investors and global occupiers in the areas of brokerage, investment sales and asset services.
She also brings 20 years of experience in the Supplier Diversity space with an inclusive pipeline to MBEs, BIPOC developers, emerging managers, capital placement agents and investment partners.
According to the writer-up on the NAIOP SoCal website, “Kimberly’s leadership skills, industry experience and extensive involvement in historically overlooked communities make her an exceptional relationship builder and partner. She is powered by a network of world-class investment sales brokerage professionals around IMPACT investment in re-emerging local and national markets, Opportunity Zones, equitable development, access to capital, and MWBE engagement.
“Furthermore, Kimberly’s commitment to ESG initiatives is reflected in her mission-driven work with local and national industry trade associations and community-based organizations. Her work represents impact investment in historically overlooked communities now experiencing a surge in investment.”
NAIOP SoCal also commended Brown’s tenure as president of AAREP LA and as the leader of the AAREP Network of Chapters and said that her role “reflects the intersection of the CRE
