Deana Marcello initially thought she would be a lawyer. She worked as a paralegal and gained invaluable insight into the legal world, but having graduated college during the Great Financial Crisis, she didn’t feel comfortable investing in law school.
Marcello opted for a career in commercial real estate, which is a profession she knew well because it was also her late father’s career. This turned out to be the right move. Marcello displays visionary leadership and strategic thinking as a commercial real estate professional and has achieved a career transaction volume of more than $2.7 billion.
Among her many accomplishments, Marcello led a revitalization of the Cheyenne Commons after the property went into receivership in 2017, driving occupancy from 69% to 80% by 2019 and selling the property for $33 million. She also played a pivotal role in the acquisition, leasing and stabilization of a 27-acre retail development near the Cannery Hotel & Casino, enticing tenants like Dutch Bros, BJ’s Brewhouse and more.
In addition to her success, she is dedicated to mentoring young professionals through the Colliers Acceleration Program.