ORLANDO, FL, July 10, 2023 - SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler, a leading land and commercial real estate firm with offices in Florida and Georgia, is proud to announce that several of its seasoned agents were honored at the prestigious 25th Annual CFCAR Hallmark Awards Ceremony. This year’s ceremony was held in Downtown Orlando on June 21, 2023.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer was in attendance at the event that celebrated the exceptional achievements and contributions of commercial real estate professionals. The ceremony began with Mayor Dyer emphasizing the importance of diversity within the industry, setting the stage for an evening of recognition and appreciation. Rafael Mendez, CCIM, the Orlando Regional Managing Director at SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler, also played a key role as one of the event’s hosts.
"At SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler, we are truly grateful to have received recognition at the 25th Annual CFCAR Hallmark Awards,” said Mendez. “These achievements not only highlight our individual successes, but they also reflect our firm's collective dedication and expertise.”
SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler advisors demonstrated their remarkable expertise and excellence, claiming numerous awards in different categories.
Hallmark Award Winners
Top Producers
- Dean Saunders, ALC, CCIM - As the Founder and Managing Director of SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler, Dean's exceptional leadership and industry acumen have significantly impacted the company's success. Dean's expertise and dedication over the past year have earned him the recognition of Top Producer of Land and the Top Producer for Marion County.
- Rick Gonzalez, ALC, CCIM - Gonzalez is an accomplished Senior Advisor at SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler. Finding great success in the Central Florida market over the past year, Gonzalez was recognized as the Top Producer for Lake County.
Circle of Achievement Awards
"We are incredibly proud of our advisors for their outstanding achievements at the CFCAR Hallmark Awards,” said Gary Ralston, CCIM, SIOR, CRE, Managing Director and Partner at SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler. “These awards continue to elevate the standards of professionalism that we offer to our clients and the communities we serve.”
In addition to the individual accolades, it was officially announced that Rafael Mendez, CCIM, was appointed as the 2023 President-Elect of the 2024 Board of Directors for CFCAR/CFCREA. Mendez’s leadership and expertise have garnered him this esteemed position as he will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry.
SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and expresses its immense pride in the outstanding achievements of our advisors. These awards serve as a testament to the firm's commitment to excellence, professionalism, and the highest standards of service.
About SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler
SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate is a full-service land and commercial real estate brokerage with over $4.5 billion in transactions representing buyers, sellers, investors, institutions, and landowners since 1996. We are recognized nationally as an authority on all types of land including, agriculture, ranch, recreation, residential development, and international properties. Our commercial real estate services include marketing, property management, leasing and tenant representation, loan sales, valuation, advisory, and counseling services for office, retail, industrial, and multi-family properties. With over 80 expert advisors located in Florida and Georgia, we provide our clients with professional knowledge and resources to ensure the buyer’s and seller’s needs are met.