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2026 Women In Real Estate Awards
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- Brenda Barrett Leads AMC to Its Highest-Ever National Ranking
- Elizabeth Burnett Oversees Slatt Capital’s $5B Portfolio
- Cass McFadden Turns Sustainability Into Metrics at Cortland
- Kristie Jacobson Kimnach Grows the REMAX Commercial Brand Worldwide
- Shawna Knyal Generates Over $1B in Transactions Since Joining Paragon
- Gantry’s Sara Litton Upgrades Servicing for $23-Billion Loan Portfolio
- Tina Quirin Co-Founds Arcus Harbor
- Susan Rounds Strengthens BKM’s Operations and Leadership Pipeline
- Ursula Sage Adds AI Tools to Dealpath’s Investment Activities
- Whitney Burns with Hines Helps Establish Hospitality Standards for CRE
- Vanessa Howes Modernizes Lument’s Multifamily Loan Operations
- Sairah Burki Leads Regulatory Advocacy, Sustainability Platform at CREFC

Kristie Jacobson Kimnach Grows the REMAX Commercial Brand Worldwide
Kristie Jacobson Kimnach serves as the Executive Director of REMAX Commercial. In her global leadership role, she focuses on commercial growth strategy, strategic partnerships, and global network development across domestic and international markets.
Kimnach joined REMAX Commercial in 2021 as Director, assuming her global leadership role less than two years later. Since becoming Executive Director, she has implemented numerous key initiatives including the expansion of the brand globally by working with regional owners to introduce and grow REMAX Commercial in new countries. Kimnach has also strengthened REMAX Commercial partnerships and sponsorships with organizations including CREW, NAIOP, SIOR, ICSC, CCIM, and RLI.
She has also spearheaded the launch of the REMAX Commercial Pro Series, a monthly webinar featuring top producers and industry experts. In 2024, she reinstated the REMAX Commercial Deal Calls, creating opportunities for listing exposure, referrals, and collaboration.
Since the beginning of 2026, Kimnach has launched the Women in Commercial Real Estate networking initiative and the REMAX Global Commercial Experts Group to strengthen relationships and foster cross-border referrals. She continues to support the continued growth of REMAX Commercial through strategic partnerships, events, and global networking initiatives across the REMAX network’s presence in more than 120 countries and territories.
These are just a few reasons Kristie Jacobson Kimnach is among the National Connect CRE 2026 Women in Real Estate Award winners. The award honors the achievements and inspirational stories of women who have reached respected leadership positions and taken on mentorship roles.
