Colliers | South Carolina announces new team additions in Columbia office

Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce five new hires for its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) and Accounting departments in Columbia.

Lauren Dodds has been hired as a Property Administrator, responsible for supporting the property manager and building engineering team in the daily operations and maintenance of the 1901 Main office tower in Downtown Columbia. She is a candidate to earn the CCIM designation through the CCIM Institute. Dodds is a member of CREW Midlands (the local affiliate of CREW Network – Commercial Real Estate Women), ULI Midlands (Urban Land Institute) and IREM SC Chapter 72 (Institute of Real Estate Management). She recently graduated from the University of South with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.

“We are thrilled to welcome Lauren to our team,” said Kim Butler, CPM, Senior Vice President of REMS for Colliers | South Carolina. “Her enthusiasm for continuous learning and active involvement in professional organizations speaks volumes about her commitment to excellence and growth. We look forward to her future continued contributions within the team and the company.”

Heather Seal has also joined the REMS team as a Lease Administrator, responsible for the administration of lease agreements within the company’s portfolio of managed properties. Seal graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and holds a Juris Doctor from Campbell University School of Law. She has previously worked as a court clerk and a paralegal.

“The addition of Heather to our REMS team allows us to better serve our growing REMS portfolio across South Carolina,” said Eric Zimmerman, Director of REMS | Columbia-Charleston. “Heather will play a key role in enhancing our lease administration functions for our clients.”

Mary Sikora has joined the Colliers team as a Property Accountant, performing a variety of accounting and advisory functions for commercial property management accounts within the company’s REMS portfolio. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics. Sikora has experience in general accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

“Mary strives to bring the highest standards of service to our clients,” said Mark Burgess, CPA, Vice President and Controller of Colliers | South Carolina. “Her meticulous attention to detail and expertise provides reliable reporting that empowers clients to make informed decisions about their real estate holdings.”

Megan Johnson and Amber Scharp have been hired as Accounting Administrators, responsible for delivering timely financial information and analytics to REMS team members and clients. In this role, they perform a variety of data entry and administrative support functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data management. Johnson’s background is in finance for a grocery chain. Scharp’s background is in retail pricing and point of sale systems.

“We are pleased to welcome Megan and Amber to our growing accounting team with these new roles,” said Melissa Brewington, REMS Accounting Supervisor for Colliers | South Carolina. “They bring a strong foundation and a keen attention to detail that will help us continue to provide accurate, efficient and reliable financial reporting.”

About Colliers

Colliers | South Carolina is the largest full-service commercial real estate firm in South Carolina with 66 licensed real estate professionals covering the state with locations in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg. Colliers is an Accredited Management Organization (AMO) through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is the largest manager of commercial real estate properties in South Carolina with a portfolio of over 26 million square feet of office, industrial, retail and healthcare properties. Colliers’ staff hold the most professional designations of any firm in South Carolina. Colliers | South Carolina’s partner, LCK, provides project management services for new facilities and renovations across South Carolina.

Colliers is a global diversified professional services and investment management company. Operating through three industry-leading platforms – Real Estate Services, Engineering and Investment Management – we have a proven business model, an enterprising culture and a unique partnership philosophy that drives growth and value creation. With annual revenues exceeding $4.8 billion, a team of 23,000 professionals and $99 billion in assets under management, Colliers remains committed to accelerating the success of our clients, investors and people worldwide. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com, X @Colliers or LinkedIn.