The NAIOP Research Foundation announces the appointment of Michael Kercheval, Executive Director of the Real Estate Center at the University of Colorado’s Leeds School of Business, as a Distinguished Fellow.  

The Research Foundation’s Distinguished Fellows Program engages the nation’s foremost commercial real estate, economic and public policy experts. Distinguished Fellows contribute articles to NAIOP’s Development magazine, present to the organization’s National Forums groups, and provide advice, feedback and information regarding research being conducted on behalf of the commercial real estate industry. 

Prior to joining the University of Colorado, Kercheval was president and CEO of the International Council of Shopping Centers and a real estate portfolio manager. He began his career as a senior research economist with Equitable Life. He holds graduate degrees in economics from Columbia University and a degree in economics, political science and international affairs from the University of Colorado. 

“The Research Foundation is delighted to have Mike join our Distinguished Fellows program,” said Jennifer LeFurgy, Ph.D., executive director of the NAIOP Research Foundation. “His career experiences and extensive knowledge about the commercial real estate industry brings tremendous value to NAIOP members and our research, helping us make the important connection between the practicing and academic CRE communities. The Foundation looks forward to the enthusiasm and insights Mike will contribute to the program.”  

For more on the NAIOP Research Foundation and the Distinguished Fellows program, visit naiop.org/researchfoundation.