M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal — Women in Business — October 2025 — 3B
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W omen in B usiness Introducing Amber Corbo and Casey Khuri Honoring the women behind NAI CIR’s success Casey Khuri Principal & COO Years with company/firm: 10 Years in field: 10 Years in real estate industry: 10 Amber Corbo Vice President Years with company/firm: 6 Years in field: 6 Years in real estate industry: 6 Real estate organizations/affiliations: • GHAR, PAR, NAR • NAI Global Office Council Real estate organizations/affiliations: • GHAR, PAR, NAR • SIOR • Urban Land Institute • NAI Global Healthcare Advisory Group
What is your current position? I am Principal and Chief Operating Officer of NAI CIR. I am a Pennsylvania Licensed Salesperson. Why did you choose the field/profession you are in today? I was raised in the real estate industry. Growing up, I watched my parents build successful careers while still being present for our family, and that balance made a lasting impression on me. After starting my career in banking, I realized I wanted something more entrepreneurial and family-oriented. That led me to transition into commercial real estate and join my dad in the business, continuing the family legacy while carving my own path. What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2024? My greatest professional accomplishment in 2024 was winning SIOR’s award for the Largest Office Transaction of the year for a 724,096 s/f medical office lease renewal. It was a complex deal that required time, collaboration, and dedication. I’m especially grateful to have worked alongside my dad on this project, which made the achievement even more meaningful. Do you feel there are any differences in the way that men and women develop business relationships and if so, what activities or venues do you participate in? I think most people build business relationships the same way they build personal ones—through genuine connection. I enjoy building relationships outside of the usual networking circuit, whether it’s playing in golf scrambles, serving on local boards, or volunteering in my community. Those kinds of shared experiences usually lead to the most authentic and lasting relationships. Tell us a little about your family.
Tell us how and when you began your career in the profession you are in: It’s a mix of “the right place at the right time” and “it’s all about who you know.” Having reconnected with an old family friend who is also co-owner of NAI CIR, he convinced me to check out commercial real estate. With a background in medical device and pharmaceutical sales, he encouraged me to add another industry to my resume. What is your current position? Licensed Salesperson in the state of Pennsylvania and Vice President. As new agents join NAI CIR, I have the privilege in assisting with their onboarding process by reviewing practices and procedures. What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2024? What started as a challenging, vacant lease opportunity resulted in a $1.9M investment sale. As I was able to create value, a tenant recognized that and purchased the property. Having represented all sides of each transaction dur - ing the timeline of this property, it was rewarding to see a vacant building turn into a cash following investment. How do you manage the work/life balance? I’m a big fan of to do lists- prioritizing each task based on deadlines, urgency, and the need to collaborate with others. I’m fully invested while at work, but once I walk in the door at home, mom mode kicks in, and I’m 100% focused on my daughter. What challenges and/or obstacles do you feel you needed to overcome to become as successful as you are today? While I work to overcome all challenges that occur during any deal, one recurring obstacle is my age. As a younger professional in this industry, some brokers or
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