QUAD CITIES (March 5, 2026) – In a year that required resilience and creativity in getting deals across the finish line, the NAI Ruhl Commercial Company team rose to the challenge.  At its annual award night on February 26, 2026, the 30-person team was praised for its character and dedication.
 
“Our team demonstrated in 2025 what experienced commercial representation truly looks like,” said Chris Beason, President of NAI Ruhl Commercial. “They navigated challenging negotiations, worked through complex situations, and stayed persistent when transactions required steady leadership to move forward. Their market knowledge, credibility, and ability to collaborate across brokerage, property management, and maintenance kept transactions moving forward where they could have easily fallen apart. The awards presented this year reflect the preparation, professionalism, and responsibility our team brings to advising businesses and investors in high stakes decisions. I am proud of how our people show up for our clients and for one another, and it is that consistency and collaboration that strengthen our reputation and keep NAI Ruhl Commercial the trusted market leader in this region.”
 
NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, a member of the world’s premier managed network of commercial real estate firms, announced the company sold or leased over 150 properties for a total of $99M as either the listing or selling agent in 2025 and 174 new listings for sale or lease. NAI Ruhl Commercial Property Management manages 1.4M square feet of space and 439 HOA units and operates a maintenance division. 
 
“The evening was a reflection of the strength of our entire organization,” said Pete Hadjis, Sales Manager/Vice President, NAI Ruhl Commercial.  “From our brokers to our administrative, finance, marketing, property management, and maintenance teams, every award represents a true collective effort.  These awards represent more than production.  They represent character, longevity, and teamwork.  We are incredibly proud of the culture built, the longevity within our office, and the way our professionals continue to rise to the occasion and set the standard for commercial real estate in our market.”
 
2025 Award Winners
Contributing to the success of NAI Ruhl Commercial Company were these brokers and employees who were awarded for their accomplishments in 2025 during the company celebration. 
 
Top Lister and Top Producer – Rick Schaefer, Vice President/Director
Broker Excellence Award – Ethan Simons, Commercial Sales Associate
Professional Achievement Award – Rick Weinstein, Vice President/Director
Associate of the Year – Charlie Armstrong, SIOR, Vice President/Director
Employee of the Year – Jessica Waytenick, Marketing Director
Shining Star – Julie Billings, Client Services Coordinator
 
Million Dollar Club Recipients: Charlie Armstrong, SIOR; John Corelis, Tom Dalton, Pete Hadjis, Diana Haubenstricker, CPM; Alex Kelly, Shawn Langan, Ray Oczak, John G. Ruhl, Rick Schaefer, Ethan Simons, Pete Stopulos, Rick Weinstein
 
Excellence in Customer Service: Charlie Armstrong, SIOR; Tom Dalton, Pete Hadjis, Alex Kelly, Carrie Lamb, Shawn Langan, Rick Schaefer, Ethan Simons, Rick Weinstein
 
2025 4^th Quarter Employee Awards were also presented, and they included:
 
Top Lister – Charlie Armstrong, SIOR, Vice President/Director
Top Closer – Rick Schaefer, Vice President/Director
Employee of the Quarter – Marie Holdridge, Senior Accounting Specialist
 
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