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Ccim Institute

Chicago, IL · Founded 1969

Professional organization providing education and certification for commercial real estate practitioners

Primary audience

Members

Work area

Professional Support

Topic

Industry Advocacy

Contact

Paul Rumler

Website Contact

About Organization

CCIM Institute advances the commercial real estate industry through professional education, networking, and the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member designation. Based in Chicago, IL, the organization operates with $12.3 million in annual revenue and serves over 13,000 members worldwide.

What They Focus On

Member Support

Providing resources, training, and professional development

Industry Advocacy

Representing member interests in policy and regulatory matters

Best Practices

Advancing industry standards through research and collaboration

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$14.9M

+9.4% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$14.4M

+1.3% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$23.3M

-5.9% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

+1.8% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$14,888,518	$14,438,292	$23,317,467	58
2023	$13,612,704	$14,246,920	$24,770,377	57
2022	$14,057,641	$12,931,203	$23,959,188	45
2021	$13,552,024	$12,051,041	$24,727,494	56
2020	$13,189,602	$12,555,161	$23,604,665	58
2019	$14,613,448	$14,693,196	$22,556,340	66
2018	$14,631,345	$13,688,338	$20,750,849	65

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Member Research

Assessing member needs and industry trends
02

Resource Development

Creating training programs and professional resources
03

Advocacy

Representing member interests in policy discussions
04

Member Connection

Facilitating networking and knowledge sharing

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Ccim Institute

Member Education

Providing training, conferences, and professional development

Advocacy

Representing member interests in policy and regulatory matters

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Ccim Institute.

Adam Palmer , CCIM

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Jim Tansey , CCIM

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Paul Rumler

CEO/EVP

Full-time

Compensation: $427,163

Gail Collins

Deputy CEO

Full-time

Compensation: $233,906

Michael Oberhaus

CFO

Full-time

Compensation: $222,768

Stephen Welch

Vice President Education

Full-time

Compensation: $206,060

Brian Willard

Director Of Information Technology

Full-time

Compensation: $193,800

Domonique Joiner

Vice President Member Experience

Full-time

Compensation: $188,190

Sandra Samargis

Director Of Education Stategies

Full-time

Compensation: $133,661

D'etta Casto Deleon

President

3 hrs/week

Compensation: $50,000

Steven Rich

President-Elect

2 hrs/week

Compensation: $35,000

Adam Palmer

First Vice-President

2 hrs/week

Compensation: $25,000

David Schnitzer

Immediate Past President

1 hrs/week

Michael Naglich

It Applications Manager

Full-time

Compensation: $123,676

Milestones

1969

Organization Founded

1969

Established to serve community needs and advance mission

1981

Early Expansion

1981

Grew programs and established organizational foundations

1997

Significant Growth

1997

Expanded programs and services to reach more communities

2023

Leadership Expansion

2023

Grew leadership team to enhance organizational capacity

2025

Program Innovation

2025

Launched new initiatives to deepen community impact

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Jim Tansey Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week · $15,000

Karl Landreneau Director 1.00 hrs/week · $2,000

Adrian Arriaga Director 1.00 hrs/week

Allen Feltman Director 1.00 hrs/week

Andie Edmonds Director 1.00 hrs/week

Anges Rivera Director 1.00 hrs/week

Ann Trandai Director 1.00 hrs/week

Barbara Ann Monahan Director 1.00 hrs/week

Barbara Crane Director 1.00 hrs/week

Barry Spizer Director 1.00 hrs/week

Bev Larson Director 1.00 hrs/week

Bill Milliken Director 1.00 hrs/week

Bill Moss Director 1.00 hrs/week

Bk Allen Director 1.00 hrs/week

Bobbi Miracle Director 1.00 hrs/week

Bobbie Mastracci Director 1.00 hrs/week

Brad Waken Treasurer-Elect 2.00 hrs/week

Brian Estes Director 1.00 hrs/week

Carmen Austin Director 1.00 hrs/week

Craig Frinfrock Director 1.00 hrs/week

Cynthia Shelton Director 1.00 hrs/week

Darbin Skeans Director 1.00 hrs/week

Dave Gambaccini Director 1.00 hrs/week

David Wilson Director 1.00 hrs/week

Dewey Struble Director 1.00 hrs/week

Eddie Blanton Director 1.00 hrs/week

Ellen Hsu Director 1.00 hrs/week

Ernest Brown Director 1.00 hrs/week

Evelyn Ward Director 1.00 hrs/week

Gary Heinfeld Director 1.00 hrs/week

Helen Chong Director 1.00 hrs/week

Holly Buchanan Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jack Kelley Director 1.00 hrs/week

James Robertson Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jason Holland Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jay Lucas Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jeff Hoffman Director 1.00 hrs/week

Joe Fisher Director 1.00 hrs/week

John Lopez Director 1.00 hrs/week

John McClure Director 1.00 hrs/week

John Orr Director 1.00 hrs/week

John Stone Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jose Serrano Director 1.00 hrs/week

Keith Andrews Director 1.00 hrs/week

Kelley Glenn Director 1.00 hrs/week

Kim Baker Director 1.00 hrs/week

Larry Eu Director 1.00 hrs/week

Larry Smith Director 1.00 hrs/week

Leil Koch Director 1.00 hrs/week

Les Callahan Director 1.00 hrs/week

Lou Nimkoff Director 1.00 hrs/week

Lydia Bennett Director 1.00 hrs/week

Mark Hinkins Director 1.00 hrs/week

Mark MacEk Director 1.00 hrs/week

Micah McCullough Director 1.00 hrs/week

Michael Reeves Director 1.00 hrs/week

Michael Williamson Director 1.00 hrs/week

Mike Loveland Director 1.00 hrs/week

Patrick Palmer Director 1.00 hrs/week

Pius Leung Director 1.00 hrs/week

Ralph Varnum Director 1.00 hrs/week

Raman Bayanzadeh Director 1.00 hrs/week

Randal Kung Director 1.00 hrs/week

Richard Juge Director 1.00 hrs/week

Richard Slaton Director 1.00 hrs/week

Rick Gonzalez Director 1.00 hrs/week

Robin Civish Director 1.00 hrs/week

Robin Webb Director 1.00 hrs/week

Roby Eaves Director 1.00 hrs/week

Ron Myles Director 1.00 hrs/week

Ryan Toole Director 1.00 hrs/week

Scott Overby Director 1.00 hrs/week

Sharon Carz Director 1.00 hrs/week

Soozi Jones Walker Director 1.00 hrs/week

Stephen Rigl Director 1.00 hrs/week

Steve Price Director 1.00 hrs/week

Sue Earnest Director 1.00 hrs/week

Tim Blair Director 1.00 hrs/week

Tim Churchwell Director 1.00 hrs/week

Timothy Veler Director 1.00 hrs/week

Tina Marie Eloian Director 1.00 hrs/week

Tom Wallin Director 1.00 hrs/week

Travis Waldrop Director 1.00 hrs/week

Vicki Patterson Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$2.0M

Highest Paid

$455K

Paul Rumler

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Paul Rumler	CEO/EVP	$427,163	$27,982	$455,145	38
Gail Collins	Deputy CEO	$233,906	$21,132	$255,038	38
Michael Oberhaus	CFO	$222,768	$21,788	$244,556	36
Stephen Welch	Vice President Education	$206,060	$17,642	$223,702	40
Brian Willard	Director Of Information Technology	$193,800	$25,927	$219,727	40
Domonique Joiner	Vice President Member Experience	$188,190	$14,177	$202,367	40
Sandra Samargis	Director Of Education Stategies	$133,661	$13,985	$147,646	40
Michael Naglich	IT Applications Manager	$123,676	$13,728	$137,404	40
D'Etta Casto Deleon	President	$50,000	—	$50,000	3
Steven Rich	President-Elect	$35,000	—	$35,000	2
Adam Palmer	First Vice-President	$25,000	—	$25,000	2
Jim Tansey	Treasurer	$15,000	—	$15,000	2
Karl Landreneau	Director	$2,000	—	$2,000	1

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Paul Rumler	CEO/EVP	$370,883	$25,440	$396,323	38
Gail Collins	Deputy CEO	$231,501	$23,507	$255,008	38
Michael Oberhaus	CFO	$222,934	$18,831	$241,765	36
Danny Lysouvakon	Vice President-Marketing & Communications	$205,905	$29,031	$234,936	40
Stephen Welch	Vice President-Education	$205,905	$19,621	$225,526	40
Brian Willard	Director-Information Technology	$179,760	$30,146	$209,906	40
Domonique Joiner	Vice President-Member Experience	$169,775	$16,752	$186,527	40
Sandra Samargis	Director Of Education Strategies & Initiatives	$132,300	$12,569	$144,869	40
David Schnitzer	President	$50,000	—	$50,000	3
D'Etta Casto Deleon	President-Elect	$35,000	—	$35,000	2
Steven Rich	First Vice-President	$25,000	—	$25,000	2
Charlie Mack	Treasurer	$15,000	—	$15,000	2

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Paul Rumler	CEO/EVP (Beginning 3/24/22)	$269,463	$20,425	$289,888	38
Gail Collins	Deputy CEO	$225,168	$29,555	$254,723	38
Marie Fahrenbach	CFO (Thru 7/15/22)	$171,806	$14,951	$186,757	38
Brian Willard	Director Of Information Technology	$140,013	$26,626	$166,639	40
Domonique Joiner	VP-Membership Experience	$117,424	$16,312	$133,736	40
Sandra Samargis	Director Of Education Strategies & Initiatives	$117,321	$14,002	$131,323	40
Larry Guthrie	Director Of Communications	$118,647	$12,600	$131,247	40
Stephen Welch	VP-Education	$112,666	$11,706	$124,372	40
Michael Oberhaus	CFO (Beginning 7/15/2022)	$102,948	$2,368	$105,316	36
Les Callahan	President	$50,000	—	$50,000	3
Karl Landreneau	Director	$45,000	—	$45,000	1
David Schnitzer	President-Elect	$35,000	—	$35,000	2
D'Etta Casto-Deleon	First Vice President	$25,000	—	$25,000	2
Charlie Mack	Treasurer	$15,000	—	$15,000	2

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Gregory Fine	CEO/EVP (Thru 05/2021)	$309,149	$11,799	$320,948	38
Gail Collins	Deputy CEO	$214,264	$26,604	$240,868	39
Marie Fahrenbach	CFO	$210,661	$25,020	$235,681	38
Jennifer Weed	VP-Education (Thru 11/2021)	$146,604	$11,941	$158,545	40
Alexandrea Hanba	VP-Human Resources/IT (Thru 11/2021)	$147,375	$4,500	$151,875	40
Larry Guthrie	Director Of Communications	$118,647	$12,600	$131,247	40
Joseph Fisher	Director	$57,735	—	$57,735	1
Timothy Blair	President	$50,000	—	$50,000	1
Leslie Callahan	President-Elect	$35,000	—	$35,000	1
Lydia Bennett	Director	$32,850	—	$32,850	1
Karl Landreneau	Director/Interim CEO	$30,000	—	$30,000	1
David Schnitzer	First Vice President	$25,000	—	$25,000	1
Soozi Jones Walker	Director	$22,250	—	$22,250	1
Steve Rich	Treasurer	$15,000	—	$15,000	1
Barbara Crane	Director	$10,000	—	$10,000	1

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Gregory Fine	EVP/CEO	$320,420	$48,002	$368,422	38
Gail Collins	Deputy CEO	$207,461	$36,843	$244,304	38
Marie Fahrenbach	CFO	$188,149	$16,903	$205,052	36
Jennifer Weed	Vice President Of Education	$138,623	$30,393	$169,016	40
Alexandrea Hanba	Vice President Of Operations	$150,022	$13,600	$163,622	37
Richard Rosfelder	VP Of Strategic Communications	$126,479	$29,293	$155,772	37
Larry Guthrie	Director Of Communications	$112,295	$23,643	$135,938	40
Joe Fisher	Director	$53,000	—	$53,000	1
Eddie D Blanton	President	$50,000	—	$50,000	1
Timothy S Blair	President-Elect	$35,000	—	$35,000	1
Lydia Bennett	Director	$30,825	—	$30,825	1
Barbara Crane	Director	$29,500	—	$29,500	1
Leslie G Callahan III	First Vice President	$25,000	—	$25,000	1
Byron Smith	Director	$21,125	—	$21,125	1
Eric Hillenbrand	Director	$18,500	—	$18,500	1

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$1K Total Given

Other/PAC $1,000 (100%)

1 Contributions

$1,000 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

1 Individual Donor

Leslie Callahan 1 contribution • $1,000 avg

$1,000

Quick Insights

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Most Active Donor Leslie Callahan with 1 contributions

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Top Recipient INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPIN... — $1,000

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Contact

Get in touch with Ccim Institute

Phone

(312) 321-4460

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430 N Michigan Avenue Ste 700 Chicago, IL 60611

Ccim Institute

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Member Research

Resource Development

Advocacy

Member Connection

Programs and Initiatives

Member Education

Advocacy

Team & Leadership

Adam Palmer , CCIM

Jim Tansey , CCIM

Paul Rumler

Gail Collins

Michael Oberhaus

Stephen Welch

Brian Willard

Domonique Joiner

Sandra Samargis

D'etta Casto Deleon

Steven Rich

Adam Palmer

David Schnitzer

Michael Naglich

Milestones

Organization Founded

Early Expansion

Significant Growth

Leadership Expansion

Program Innovation

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Individual Political Donors

Top Individual Donors

Quick Insights

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