CBRE's Ann Chamberlin Resigns

SEATTLE-Ann Chamberlin, senior managing director of the Seattle area for CB Richard Ellis, has resigned to take a break from the business. Chamberlin, a fixture in Puget Sound real estate for more than 20 years, says she has no immediate professional plans on the horizon and will continue working in CBRE’s Bellevue office for the next few weeks to ensure a smooth management transition.

“It is always difficult to make a decision like this,” says Chamberlin, one of the few professionals to remain with the same firm for more than two decades and the only woman to rise and stay atop of the Northwest commercial real estate hierarchy. “It’s hard to leave so many colleagues and good friends.”

At the same time, however, Chamberlin it’s a good time to take a break because the company has successfully implemented a new commission structure. “The Seattle area is well positioned for success, so I am going to take some time off,” Chamberlin tells GlobeSt. “I’ve made some travel plans. (I’ve got) a stack of books and some unfinished home projects to complete, then I’ll see what the future offers.”