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Thursday 28th April 2022

Written by Griffin Cogorno

Guiding a company in the commercial real estate space is never easy even in the best of times. In times of disruption and upheaval, as the last two years have been, it can be downright difficult. And we can expect another year of choppy waters as inflation grips our economy, to say nothing of the uncertainty brought on by the Russian-Ukrainian war. It is these years where identifying and acknowledging the top leaders in our industry matter the most.

MARK HARRYMAN & GRIFFIN COGORNO Unire Real Estate Group was founded in 2000 to provide property, transaction, construction and asset management services to owners and tenants of institutional-quality commercial real estate. Mark Harryman founded the company and now serves as CEO and principal. With more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate, Harryman effectively serves as an executive-level point of contact for clients. As president, Griffin Cogorno directs the entrepreneurial growth strategy for the firm and he is responsible for growing the platform throughout the West Coast. Cogorno has more than 15 years of industry experience and has held positions with JP Morgan, Chase Bank and the O’Donnell Group. Unire Real Estate Group currently manages more than 50 million square feet of industrial and office assets throughout Northern California, Southern California and Las Vegas. Harryman is described as a leader and mentor who provides feedback, guidance and support. Cogorno, who joined the firm in 2014, provides fresh ideas and new perspectives and has the ability to see the big picture while understanding the small details. As a strong team, the two professionals continue to articulate the firm’s mission and cultivate a company culture that supports long-term growth. The growth of the company during the past 21 years speaks to their leadership abilities, having increased assets under management from roughly one million square feet with one client at inception, to more than 50 million square feet with 18 clients today. The firm has been recognized as a top workplace in Orange County on multiple occasions.