Anne Sparks, Director of Real Estate Management Services for North Carolina at Avison Young, is a transformative leader with 22 years of industry experience. After a brief hiatus, Sparks returned to the field and immediately revitalized the North Carolina REMS team, focusing on coaching, accountability, and placing the right talent in critical roles. Her commitment to management excellence is backed by her past success in earning two BOMA International TOBY Awards.

Sparks leads with a philosophy of trust and authenticity, treating her team with respect while remaining willing to "roll up her sleeves" to support day-to-day building operations. She has been highly successful in attracting new prospects in both the North Carolina and South Carolina markets through her relationship-driven approach. A lifelong learner, Sparks serves as the Treasurer of BOMA Raleigh/Durham and has previously served as President of BOMA Oakland/East Bay. She has also dedicated time to workforce development through CREATE, helping to shape the industry’s talent pipeline as an instructor at local colleges. Sparks’ ability to blend creative problem-solving with rigorous operational standards makes her a standout figure who leaves her teams and properties better than she found them.