Avison Young celebrates U.S. winners of Connect CRE’s Top Broker Awards 2026
Chicago, IL – Global commercial real estate advisor, Avison Young, is pleased to announce that 14 of its professionals have been chosen as recipients of Connect CRE’s Top Broker Awards 2026 recognizing some of the industry’s most accomplished and influential brokers nationally and across key U.S. markets.
This year’s honorees exemplify Avison Young’s commitment to delivering exceptional client service, innovative deal-making, and deep market expertise. The recognition highlights outstanding transaction volume, leadership, and contributions to the commercial real estate industry over the past year.
“We are incredibly proud of our professionals who have been recognized by Connect CRE,” said Harry Klaff, Principal and U.S. President of Avison Young. “These awards reflect not only individual achievement but also the collaborative culture and client-first mindset that define our firm. Our people continue to raise the bar in delivering results and shaping the future of commercial real estate.”
The following Avison Young brokers were recognized in Connect CRE’s 2026 Top Broker Awards across four categories:
- National, Individual Winner: Dawn McCombs, Principal, Denver office
- California, Individual Winner: Cody Lerner, Principal, Inland Empire office
- New York & Tri-State - Small Team Winners: Ed English and Ron Ganter Principals, New Jersey office
- Texas – Large Team Winners: Houston’s tenant representation team including Anthony Squillante, Josh Morrow, Drew Coupe, Dustin Devine, Collin Roach, Jack Wagner, Dawson Smith, Clayton Duewel, Taylor Anderson, Andrew Stelling and Jack Wagner
Connect CRE’s Top Broker Awards celebrate professionals who have demonstrated excellence in leasing, sales, investment transactions, and client representation. Winners are selected based on a combination of deal volume, impact, and industry leadership.
About Avison Young
Avison Young creates real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people. As a private company, our clients collaborate with an empowered partner who is invested in their success. Our integrated talent realizes the full potential of real estate by using global intelligence platforms that provide clients with insights and advantage. Together, we can create healthy, productive workplaces for employees, cities that are centers for prosperity for their citizens, and built spaces and places that create a net benefit to the economy, the environment and the community.
Avison Young is a 2025 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation, having retained its Best Managed designation for 14 consecutive years.
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