Simonds of CBRE-Albany receives Albany Business Review's 40 Under 40 award

CBRE-Albany congratulates Eric Simonds, associate broker, as a recipient of this year's "40 Under 40" award from the Albany Business Review. The Albany Business Review presents the "40 Under 40" award to the best and brightest young professionals under 40 who have made waves both in Capital Region business and the community. Simonds and the other recipients were honored at an awards ceremony at the Hilton Albany. "Eric is a valuable member of the CBRE-Albany team and we are extremely proud that he has been recognized for his success and leadership in our industry," said Richard Sleasman, managing director. "He has demonstrated both superior deal-making skills and thoughtful insight." Simonds specializes in providing expert advisement to users and owners of commercial real estate. Through a vast range of services, including tenant representation, consulting, and valuation, Simonds has established himself as an effective commercial real estate professional with a diverse list of clients that include government, technology, law, accounting, university, and industrial firms. CBRE Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is one of the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firms (in terms of 2014 revenue). The company has more than 52,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 370 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting.