SAN JOSE, Calif. – March 8, 2022 – Cushman & Wakefield announced Erik Hallgrimson, CCIM, Vice Chairman in the firm’s office in San Jose, California has been inducted into the Association of Silicon Valley Broker’s (ASVB) coveted Hall of Fame for his career success and leadership in the region’s commercial real estate industry. Hallgrimson has long been considered among Silicon Valley’s preeminent office/R&D brokers.
The regarded Hall of Fame honor was presented at the 46th Annual ASVB Awards Banquet held on March 3 at Levi’s Stadium in 
During his more than 23-year career, as a commercial real estate advisor representing institutional landlords, private real estate investors, emerging growth companies, and Fortune 500 companies, Hallgrimson has transacted nearly $6 billion in leases and sales, comprising more than 25 million square feet (msf) of leases and 10 msf in sales, plus over 450 land acres sold. Several of his transactions are among the most significant and impacting in the history of Silicon Valley. Hallgrimson is also a past winner of the ASVB’s Rookie of the Year, Office/R&D Procuring Broker of the Year, and Land Broker of the Year awards.
In addition to his work in brokerage, Hallgrimson also sits on the board of several charitable organizations including Goodwill of Silicon Valley, First Tee of Monterey County, the Pay it Forward Foundation, the San Jose Sports Authority, and the San Francisco Public Golf Alliance.
“This is very humbling and I am appreciative to be recognized by such a great group as the ASVB with this career award, and give thanks to my clients, colleagues, and those I’ve had the great pleasure to work with these past two decades,” said Erik Hallgrimson. “Silicon Valley is a unique and special place, and it means a lot to be part of any transaction that has helped support and fuel its economic growth and advancement. Silicon Valley is without question one of the world’s greatest, influential markets, and through its innovation has always emerged stronger through even the most challenging circumstances, as it will now.”
Cushman & Wakefield was also a winner in four other top award categories presented at the event:
Steve Horton, Executive Vice Chairman –Office/R&D Listing Broker of the Year;
Kalil Jenab, Vice Chairman—Office/R&D Procuring Broker of the Year;
Mike Thompson, Senior Director—Listing Broker of the Year (# of listings) and Procuring Broker of the Year (# of deals).
The ASVB is an organization of real estate brokers and salespersons dedicated to the promotion of high standards in the industrial/commercial brokerage field. The ASVB Annual Awards Banquet brings together Silicon Valley’s top commercial real estate professionals to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the broker/broker teams winning in various categories for their Silicon Valley Commercial Real Estate activity.
Proceeds from the ASVB awards event are donated to selected charities who are recognized for their life-changing efforts in assisting those in need throughout the Silicon Valley. As of March 2021, over $2.2 million has been raised and donated to ASVB supported charities. For more about the Association of Silicon Valley Brokers visit https://asvb.org.
To be eligible for the ASVB Hall of Fame, a candidate must have been active in commercial real estate in Silicon Valley for at least 20 years (during any period) and total transaction consideration of $1.0 billion or greater.
Of note, many professionals with Cushman & Wakefield in Silicon Valley have previously been honored into the ASVB Hall of Fame ring, with the most recent inductees being Eric Fox (2020), Todd Beatty (2015), Kalil Jenab (2014), Mike Connor (2012), Steve Horton (2010), and more in further history.