Diana C. Whisenant, SIOR

Executive Managing Director - Corporate Services

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Corporate Services
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Diana Whisenant

Biography

Diana specializes in transaction management for corporate clients. This includes global portfolio management, strategic consulting, site selection, property acquisitions and dispositions. The overarching goal is to create transparency and centralize the real estate portfolio, eliminate legacy issues, and implement cost-saving strategies. Her experience living and executing transactions abroad makes her well suited to partner with multi-national firms seeking expert advice on critical cross-boundary real estate decisions.

Diana is a licensed commercial real estate salesperson in the State of Ohio, assisting owners and tenants with site selection, leasing activity, property sales, acquisitions and investment transactions. Prior to joining Hanna Commercial, Diana worked for the City of Cleveland in the Department of Community Development.

Education & Licensure

Master of Urban Planning, Design, Development: Cleveland State University
B.A., Environmental Policy & Analysis, Cum Laude: Bowling Green State University
Coursework in Urban Design & Architecture: Kent State University, Florence, Italy
Ohio Real Estate Sales License
Core Components of Commercial Brokerage: Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
Completed Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Courses 101,102, 103 & 104

Awards & Achievement

NAIOP Transaction of the Year – 2022, 2019, 2016, 2011, 2009
NAIOP Broker of the Year – 2022, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Midwest Real Estate News 2015 Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame
Member of the Year, Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Cleveland (2014)
Crain’s Cleveland Business 40 Under 40 Honoree 2011

Professional Affiliations

SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors)
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Cleveland: President 2014; National Network Liaison 2013; Programs & Professional Development Chair 2011-12
Cleveland Union Club: Engaging Women’s & Intown Club