Rachel Shier serves as an indispensable leader on the Real Estate Management Services team at Avison Young, overseeing operations for a diverse Northeast portfolio of office, retail, and medical assets. Known for her resilience and operational expertise, Shier played a pivotal role in the past year by securing one of the team’s most significant business wins—a 730,000 sq. ft. assignment achieved after a focused nine-month pursuit. She also successfully won a new medical office portfolio in Connecticut, expanding the firm’s geographic and specialized sector reach.

Shier’s leadership style is rooted in reliability and proactive problem-solving; she often serves as the primary point of contact for clients and provides essential mentorship to property managers across the region. She is a key contributor to the firm’s "Center of Excellence" initiatives, collaborating cross-functionally to streamline standard operating procedures. Beyond her internal responsibilities, Shier is an active member of BOMA in New York and Boston and serves on the REMS Client Care Committee to build standardized retention programs. Her dedication to the industry is also reflected in her volunteer work mentoring female students pursuing real estate careers, helping them build the confidence needed to succeed in the field.