New leader named for NAI Ruhl Commercial

Chris Beason has been named president of NAI Ruhl Commercial Company.

He has been leading the residential company, Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors, as its president, and extends his leadership to encompass the commercial division, according to a Monday release from the company.

Chris Beason now heads NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, as well as Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors.
Chris Beason now heads NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, as well as Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors.

He joins John G. Ruhl, who will continue as a principal and on the leadership team in his new role as managing director, focusing on key strategy initiatives for company growth and direction, chairman of the leadership board, brokerage for clients as well as management of his investment portfolio.

Pete Hadjis has been named as sales manager/vice president for NAI Ruhl Commercial Company.

“I am honored to take on the role of president at NAI Ruhl Commercial. My focus will be on driving innovation and collaboration across our diverse sectors, ensuring we continue to provide exceptional service and value to our clients,” Beason said in Monday’s release. “I look forward to working closely with our talented team to build on our strong foundation and embrace future opportunities.”

John G. Ruhl expressed his support for the new direction, saying, “I fully support Chris’s leadership and his vision for harnessing the unified strength of our residential and commercial operations. I am excited to see the company thrive under his guidance and to have the time to focus on higher level initiatives to plot the future success of the commercial team.”

Pete Hadjis is sales manager/vice president for NAI Ruhl Commercial Company.
Pete Hadjis is sales manager/vice president for NAI Ruhl Commercial Company.

“I am thrilled to join the leadership team at NAI Ruhl Commercial. I will strive to enhance operational efficiency, nurture the development of our new agents, work side by side with our exceptional seasoned agents, and uphold the unparalleled standards of service that define our company,” Hadjis said.

“I am committed to working closely with Chris, John, and the entire team as we forge ahead with our strategic goals and continue our tradition of excellence in the commercial real estate sector.”

2023 Award Winners

NAI Ruhl Commercial Company celebrated a year of success on Feb. 29, 2024. Annual awards were given to these individuals for their accomplishments in 2023:

  • Top Listers – Shawn Langan and Pete Hadjis, Langan & Hadjis

  • Top Producers – Shawn Langan and Pete Hadjis, Langan & Hadjis

  • Associate of the Year Richard J. Schaefer, Vice President/Director

  • Rising Star – Ethan Simons, Commercial Sales Associate

  • Employee of the Year – Julie Billings, Client Services Coordinator

  • Shining Star – Annette Hallam, Accounting Specialist

  • You Da Bomb! Award – Jeff Fenner, Field Maintenance Specialist

Million Dollar Club Recipients: Charlie Armstrong, SIOR; John Corelis, Thomas Dalton, Jake Eikenberry, Pete Hadjis, Diana Haubenstricker, Alex Kelly, Shawn Langan, Ray Oczak, Megan Pieper, John G. Ruhl, Richard J. Schaefer, Ethan Simons, Pete Stopulos, Rick Weinstein

Excellence in Customer Service: John Corelis, Thomas Dalton, Jake Eikenberry, Pete Hadjis, Alex Kelly, Shawn Langan, Megan Pieper, Richard J. Schaefer, Ethan Simons, Rick Weinstein

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 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 its website HERE.

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