The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors announced on Jan. 9, 2026 that Rob Nahigian, SIOR of Auburndale Realty Co., Newton, MA has been honored as SIOR Emeritus for his 40th Anniversary as a SIOR designee. He originally earned the SIR (Society of Industrial Realtors before the name change to Society of Industrial and Office Realtors) in 1986 as a certified industrial expert. He has served on over 46 committees and task forces as Chair, Vice-Chair and Member within the SIOR organization including being named 5 times as the SIOR National Instructor of the Year and serving as New England Chapter Chair, National Board of Directors, Northeast Regional VP, National Executive Committee, National Budget and Finance, National Education and Faculty Chair, Editor of the SIOR Professional Report, SIOR Ambassador, Boston National and Regional Conference, etc. The Emeritus status is an honor and SIOR stated that Emeritus was earned for his continuous commitment for driving the future of office and industrial commercial real estate. Rob stated that he appreciated all the good people and friends that he has made within the SIOR family.