Cody Lerner was recently named principal, based in Avison Young’s Inland Empire office. Lerner has been with the company for five years, and specializes in industrial properties and land acquisitions.

“Cody was one of the two founding professionals of our Inland Empire office. He has provided outstanding leadership and market presence for Avison Young and our clients, and he has spent countless hours supporting and mentoring our emerging leaders,” said Chris Cooper, Avison Young principal and managing director of the firm’s Southern California region. “Cody’s passion for the industry, his clients and his colleagues make him the consummate principal for Avison Young, and he will undoubtedly continue to drive value in his new role.”

Lerner has brokered more than half a million square feet in sale and lease transactions.

Avison Young is led by more than 600 principals across the globe and each year, welcomes a new class of owners in the firm. As a private company, Avison Young principals have a say in the future direction of the business and are invested in clients’ success.