NAI Ruhl Commercial Announces Award Winners - March 2025

QUAD CITIES (March 11, 2025) – NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, a member of the world’s premier managed network of commercial real estate firms, announced today that the company ranked No. 1 in the Commercial MLS with more than $95 million in total sales volume for 2024.

“Our team's dedication and professionalism were the driving force behind our success in 2024,” said Chris Beason, President of NAI Ruhl Commercial. “In a challenging market, they pulled together for each other and for our clients, staying focused and delivering results when it mattered most. Backed by over 160 years of local expertise and a proven track record, we remain committed to helping clients achieve their goals and driving growth in the communities we serve.”

In other 2024 results, the company sold or leased over 200 properties as either the listing or selling agent. In addition, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company listed 181 properties for sale or lease.

In addition to commercial sales and leasing, NAI Ruhl Property Management boasted a strong year with the total square feet of 1.5 million.

2024 Award Winners

Contributing to the success of NAI Ruhl Commercial Company were these employees who were awarded for their accomplishments in 2024 during a company celebration on March 6, 2025. 

  • Top Lister – Thomas Dalton, Commercial Sales Associate
  • Top Closer – Richard J. Schaefer, Vice President/Director
  • Associate of the Year – Pete Hadjis, Sales Manager/Vice President
  • Rising Star – Carrie Lamb, Commercial Sales Associate
  • Employee of the Year – Jeff Smith, Assistant Property Manager/Maintenance Manager
  • Shining Star – Zeb Schissel, Maintenance Technician

Million Dollar Club Recipients: Charlie Armstrong, SIOR; Thomas Dalton, Jake Eikenberry, CCIM; Pete Hadjis, Diana Haubenstricker, Alex Kelly, Carrie Lamb, Shawn Langan, John G. Ruhl, Richard J. Schaefer, Ethan Simons, Rick Weinstein

Excellence in Customer Service: Charlie Armstrong, SIOR; John Corelis, Thomas Dalton, Jake Eikenberry, CCIM; Pete Hadjis, Alex Kelly, Carrie Lamb, Shawn Langan, John G. Ruhl, Richard J. Schaefer, Ethan Simons, Pete Stopulos, Rick Weinstein

4th Quarter Employee Awards were also presented, and they included:

  • Top Lister – Richard J. Schaefer, Vice President/Director
  • Top Closers – Shawn Langan, Vice President/Director and Pete Hadjis, Sales Manager/Vice President, Langan & Hadjis team
  • Employee of the Quarter – Bonnie Voelkers, CFO

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About NAI Ruhl Commercial Company

NAI Ruhl Commercial Company is the region’s leading commercial real estate firm specializing in commercial real estate brokerage, consulting, corporate services, property management, development, and maintenance services with offices in the Quad-Cities region, and serving Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois, and Southwest Wisconsin. NAI Ruhl Commercial Company reaches markets worldwide with their partnership with NAI Global, the world’s only managed network of commercial real estate firms. For more information and property listings, visit www.ruhlcommercial.com

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Media Contact: Jessica Waytenick, Marketing Director, 563-823-5107 or jwaytenick@ruhlcommercial.com