Avison Young celebrates Women of Influence, class of 2026
GlobeSt. recognizes 14 Avison Young professionals
Chicago, IL – Global commercial real estate advisor, Avison Young, commends the class of 2026 GlobeSt. Women of Influence Award recipients who represent the firm in an array of categories, impacting markets across the commercial real estate landscape.
“I’m proud to see Avison Young strongly represented at this year’s GlobeSt Women of Influence Awards, with 14 accomplished and dynamic women recognized,” said Mark Rose, Chair and CEO, Avison Young. “As the commercial real estate industry evolves, success depends on diverse perspectives and innovative thinking, and this recognition is a powerful reflection of that.”
Avison Young’s honorees were selected from a highly competitive pool of nominees nationwide. The firm’s award recipients span a range of disciplines, including brokerage, marketing and communications, and property management, among others.
Avison Young’s 14 GlobeSt. Women of Influence Award recipients are:
Architect / Design Professional
Arlene Dedier, Principal & Managing Director
Broker – Investment Sales
Alexandra Marolda, Director
Broker – Landlord / Agency Representation
Kelly Glass, Principal
Lauryn Harris, Senior Vice President
Broker – Tenant Representation
Dawn McCombs, Principal
Jodi V. Meade, Principal & Director - Automotive Properties Group
Corporate Real Estate Executive
Rosanne Kuder, Director, Regional Operations – West Coast
Marketing / Communications Professional
Heather Almond, Principal, Senior Director US Retail Services
Magdalene Marvin Segal, Director, Integrated Marketing, North America
Property / Facility Manager
Lisa Lombardi, Principal, Director
Lori Richards, General Manager
Rachel Shier, Regional Associate Director, Northeast
Anne Sparks, Director
PropTech Executive / Innovator
Meghann Martindale, Principal, Director Market Intelligence, Retail
GlobeSt. is a leading U.S.-based media and information platform focused on the commercial real estate industry. It provides news, analysis, and insights for professionals across sectors like office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and investment.
Avison Young is a global commercial real estate advisory firm that’s been committed to making great places for people since 1978. With more than 100 offices and 4,000+ real estate professionals worldwide, the firm combines global reach with market intelligence to help move the industry forward. Its expertise spans across all aspects of commercial real estate including office, industrial, retail, capital markets, multi-residential, hospitality, healthcare, life sciences, land and development, institutional, and a broad range of specialty practices to deliver customized solutions that meet clients’ needs.
Avison Young has achieved Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation for 14 consecutive years, reflecting strong business performance and sustained growth.
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