Coyne Team

Coyne Team

Terry Coyne, SIOR, CCIM

Vice Chairman

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• Member, Industrial Leadership Council, Newmark
• Member, Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
• Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
• Leadership Cleveland Class of 2006

• Top Producer, Newmark Cleveland office, 2002 – present
• Top Producing Industrial Broker, Newmark, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2023
• Top 20 Broker Nationwide, Newmark, 2014-2020
• Top 50 Broker Nationwide, Newmark, 2013
• Multiple award winner, Broker of the Year, Industrial Transaction of the Year, Investment Broker of the Year, NAIOP

• Board Member, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum
• Board Member, Village Capital Corporation
• Board Member, Innovate Ohio
• Board Member, Flats Forward
• Real Estate Committee, Greater Cleveland Food Bank
• Board Member, Seeds of Literacy
• Past Board Member, Magnificat High School
• Past Board Member, John D. Oil & Gas (JDOG)
• Past Board Member, Energy West (EWST)

Terry Coyne is a Vice Chairman in the Cleveland office of commercial real estate services firm, Newmark. He is an established commercial real estate broker specializing in large, complex, industrial and investment properties in northern Ohio. While he relies on the latest data, trends and forecasts to inform his work, his passion is people. Terry values his strong professional network and serves as a reliable resource to clients and peers.

His commitment to the greater Cleveland area is evidenced in the variety of deals he has completed, as well as his civic engagement. Terry is applying his successful model based on expertise, partnership and persistence to grow into new markets in Columbus, Toledo and Dayton.

In the last 5 years alone, Terry and his team have brokered 250 transactions valued at more than $1.2 billion. Terry is consistently rated one of the top producers for Newmark and has been recognized by industry associations and leaders.

During his 25-plus-year career, Terry has successfully negotiated more than 2,000 transactions totaling over $5 billion in total consideration value.

Terry graduated from the University of Chicago, where he earned a Master’s Degree. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Notre Dame and has additional credit hours from St. Catherine’s College, Oxford University.

Brokers

Derek Lichtfuss

Managing Director

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Derek Lichtfuss serves as a Managing Director in Newmark’s Columbus, Ohio office, where he has focused primarily on Industrial and Office Sales & Leasing. In his eight years at Newmark, Derek has completed over 150 transactions, with total square footage in excess of 5,000,000. He has been a Top Producer in the Columbus, OH oce for each of the last 4 years. Derek has transacted in oce and industrial deals ranging from 2,000 to 1,300,000 SF. Derek has been selected as a ‘Rising Star’ nationally at Newmark in each of the past 3 years and was awarded the Columbus Board of Realtor’s Rookie of the Year in 2017. He was awarded the National Rising Star Award from Newmark Industrial & Logistics Forum in 2021. Derek is a ULI member and 2019 Chair of the Columbus Board of Realtors Commercial Recognition Committee.

Prior to his career in commercial real estate, Derek worked in various roles across multiple industries including banking, IT services and business intelligence consulting. Positions held include sales, recruitment, project management, and management. His experience across a wide array of business ventures led him to pursuing a career in commercial real estate. Derek enjoys assisting in the critical decision-making that aects the way businesses operate and grow.

Derek relocated to Columbus, OH from Denver, CO in 2015. He is a 2011 graduate of the University of Vermont, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, with minors in both business administration and recreation management. Additionally, Derek has his Master’s in Real Estate Finance & Development from Georgetown University. He was a 4-year member of the Varsity Lacrosse team at UVM. In addition to his professional life, Derek served for 6 years as the Head Boys Lacrosse Coach for Columbus Academy, in Gahanna, OH. Derek resides in New Albany, OH with his wife and three sons.

Claire Coyne McCoy

Director

Claire Coyne McCoy is a Director in the Cleveland office of commercial real estate services firm, Newmark. With past experience ranging from IT systems audits for financial services, insurance, manufacturing and health services clients to experience in supply chain operations, she previously worked at Newmark’s Research office as a market research analyst.

Prior to joining Newmark, Claire served as a technology assurance associate for the Cleveland office of KPMG, a global audit, tax and advisory services firm, as well as a supply chain operations intern for BoxCast, an end-to-end streaming platform provider and technology company.

Claire works on the northern Ohio office and industrial investment and leasing team led by Newmark Vice Chairman Terry Coyne. In addition, Claire’s data analysis and client relations skills provide solid business development expertise to the team.

She is active in Northeast Ohio’s real estate community, serving as the Vice Chair of the Women’s Leadership Network for NAIOP Northern Ohio; and has a leadership role as event chair for the American Cancer Society (Young Professionals).

Claire attended the Farmer School of Business at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where she earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Supply Chain Operations and Management and Information Systems and Analytics.  She is a licensed real estate salesperson in the State of Ohio.

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Ann Davis

Chief of Staff

ann.davis@nmrk.com

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Ann Davis serves as the Chief of Staff for the Coyne Team, acting as the external liaison between team members, clients and vendors, marketing, and operations. She plays a pivotal role in setting up listings and managing the details of deal transactions. Her responsibilities extend to working with global service clients in retail and industrial leasing across the country and sale transactions under $2 million. Her extensive experience in client-facing positions, combined with her skills in marketing, communications, administration, and operations, contributes to the team’s stability and growth. Ann has over 25 years of experience with both non-profit and for-profit organizations in Northeast Ohio, reflecting her deep expertise in the sector. Ann is a graduate of John Carroll University and is a licensed real estate salesperson in the state of Ohio. She serves as the co-chair of the ULI Cleveland (Urban Land Institute) Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI). She joined the Coyne Team in 2021.

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Matthew Orgovan

Marketing & Research Manager

matthew.orgovan@nmrk.com

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Louis Murrell

Senior Graphic Designer

louis.murrell@nmrk.com

Jeannine Soster

Executive Administrator

jeannine.soster@nmrk.com

Jeannine Soster is Executive Administrator, managing listings, marketing, social media and streamlining internal processes to aid in the success of the Coyne Team.  Her experience in property management, local brokerage, communications and administration bring value to the team.  Jeannine has more than 25 years of commercial property management, brokerage support and real estate experience. She has an undergraduate degree and master’s degree from The University of Akron, is a licensed real estate salesperson and a notary public in the state of Ohio. She joined Newmark in 2022 and the Coyne Team in 2024.