M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal — Women in Business — October 2024 — 3
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W omen in B usiness
Heather Kreiger, CCIM; Amy F. Broadhurst; and Kimberly (Kim) Jacobsen Spotlight on Lee & Associates’ Leading Women in Business
Why did you choose the field/profession you are in today? Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to have numerous opportunities for growth and learn- ing across various roles, including research, market- ing, operations, sales, and leasing. While I’ve enjoyed every aspect of this business, my passion has always been rooted in research. I thrive on using data and maps to tell compelling stories and provide clients with the insights they need to make informed, data- driven decisions. When the chance arose to join Lee & Associates as their Regional Director of Research, I knew it was the perfect fit. I’ve truly enjoyed being part of a team that shares my commitment to the value of research. What impact has social media/networking had on your business? The real estate industry is fun- damentally about relationships, so making strong connections is essential for success. As real estate professionals, we act as connectors—linking people Heather Kreiger, CCIM Regional Research Director Lee & Associates of Eastern and Western PA Years with company/firm: 1 Years in field: 20 Years in real estate industry: 20 Real estate organizations/affiliations: CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member)
Kimberly (Kim) Jacobsen Principal Lee & Associates of Eastern Pennsylvania LLC Years with company/firm: 4 Years in field: +30 Years in real estate industry: +30
Tell us how and when you began your career in the profession you are in: I took an internship with Walmart Realty in graduate school that I knew would expose me to many different parts of the real estate development cycle. From that internship, I knew I wanted to be a real estate broker – which is shocking to think about now, because development from WalMart’s vantage point was pretty cool! I also fell in love with their supply chain arm and all of the warehouses that go with it. My love with their focus on the ever evolving efficiency of that network is really what pushed me down the path of being an industrial broker. How do you manage the work/life balance? By focusing on what is important. It is much easier now because deals are taking longer and there is only so much input we can provide while corporations sift through the external and internal challenges to get to the finish line. Amy F. Broadhurst President Lee & Associates of Western Pennsylvania Years with company/firm: 1.5 Years in field: 15 Years in real estate industry: 15 Real estate organizations/affiliations: SIOR, CCIM
Tell us how and when you began your career in the profession you are in: In 2008, I had been doing real estate development for a design-build merchant developer when development came to a stop due to the Great Recession in 2008/2009. Brian Knowles reached out and said he was putting together an industrial brokerage team to cover eastern Pennsylvania for a previous firm and he wanted me to join him and our partner John Van Buskirk. I wasn’t sure if I could be successful in brokerage, but decided that I needed to take a chance on myself, so I did! Why did you choose the field/profession you are in today? I went into real estate in 1988 after moving to the Philadelphia area after college. I was an econom- ics major in college and was looking for a career path. What was your greatest professional accomplish- ment in 2024? 2024 has been challenging but so far has been good. I have a couple of transactions pending that are set to close and once they are done, they will
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