September 15, 2020

Murray Kornberg, executive vice president of commercial lending, Colliers Mortgage, is the recipient of NAIOP Minnesota’s 2020 President’s Award. It is NAIOP’s highest individual honor, recognizing outstanding service to the commercial real estate industry and saluting service to NAIOP and to the community. Kornberg will receive the President’s Award during NAIOP Minnesota’s Virtual Awards of Excellence ceremony, 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sep. 23.

A commercial real estate industry leader for more than 30 years, Kornberg has been involved in closing more than 3 billion dollars of commercial real estate loans. He has served as president of his own real estate development company and as vice president of CSM Corporation. Next, with CBRE Capital Markets Kornberg was a top producer in the Americas. Then, as Executive Vice President with Dougherty Funding he was involved in securing funding for Minneapolis tallest luxury condo tower – the 41-story Eleven. Since Dougherty’s acquisition by Colliers International Kornberg now serves as Executive Vice President of Commercial Lending for Colliers Mortgage.

Kornberg has also led countless spirited discussions and created many memorable moments while acting as a frequent speaker and moderator at NAIOP programs. A well-known advocate for the power of mentorship, Kornberg has assisted many young professionals in getting established in their career. He continues to support and offer guidance to the organization by engaging in conversations with NAIOP leadership.

“I’ve had the privilege of seeing Murray work, and his ability to structure and execute on complex deals is second to none. Throughout his career Murray has been a long-time contributor to our real estate community both in raising the awareness of the Twin Cities as a great market for investors and as a fantastic leader and volunteer with NAIOP," Anders Pesavento, NAIOP Minnesota president and vice president of capital markets, Ryan Companies US, Inc, said.