Texas Business Journals
"Top 100" Most Influential People
Cynthia Lee CCIM, TACS, GRI
Executive Leader, KW Commercial (National)
Managing Director, KWC City View (San Antonio)
Licensed Broker
Cynthia Lee CCIM, TACS, GRI is a prominent figure in the world of commercial real estate and a recognized leader in the industry. As the National Executive Leader of KW Commercial - Keller Williams Realty International, she has been honored as one of Texas Business Journals' "Top 100" Most Influential People.
Cynthia also holds the position of Managing Director for the Commercial Division at Keller Williams City View in San Antonio, Texas, where her visionary and strategic leadership has been instrumental in breaking barriers and diversifying the commercial real estate sector.
Notably, Cynthia, along with her partner Alicia Shepherd, has introduced an innovative educational program within KW Commercial, equipping over 1,000 emerging CRE agents with critical fundamentals in less than a year. Their educational funnel is now sought after by professional sports associations and other real estate organizations.
In addition to their educational initiatives, Cynthia and Alicia have created Launch Commercial, a groundbreaking support services platform designed to streamline the administrative aspects of agents', investors', and brokerages' businesses. This invaluable resource empowers real estate entrepreneurs to build and grow their enterprises seamlessly.
Cynthia and Alicia are also the founding members of KWC Team Texas, which spans across California and Texas and is the first team to leverage the Launch Commercial Real Estate Platform.
Beyond her leadership roles, Cynthia remains an active, multi-award-winning licensed real estate Broker, consistently ranking among the top females in KW Commercial, both nationally and locally.
Cynthia is among an elite group holding the CCIM designation (Certified Commercial Investment Member), signifying her expertise in commercial real estate, including advanced financial and market analysis. She has served as the Past President of the San Antonio/South Texas Chapter for CCIM and continues to be an active member.
Furthermore, Cynthia is among the first recipients of the Texas Accredited Commercial Specialist (TACS) designation by Texas Realtors.
Specializing in retail and office tenant/buyer representation, Cynthia's niche lies in franchising. Her impressive portfolio includes representing numerous national and regional brands such as Crumbl Cookies, Domino's Pizza, Keller Williams, Smokey Mo's BBQ, and many more. Cynthia also carries the prestigious title of Director of Real Estate for a diverse range of businesses, including Massage Heights, Pinspiration, Tumbles, Neighborhood Kids, Drive Automotive, Thrive Drip Spa, Ritual Hot Yoga, and serves as the Texas broker for 9Round Kickboxing.
Cynthia's journey in commercial real estate began at Transwestern, where she honed her skills as a broker. She later returned to Keller Williams to leverage the synergy between commercial and residential real estate. Her deep understanding of consumer growth and the residential market is exemplified by her attainment of the prestigious residential designation, GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute).
Cynthia's impressive background extends beyond real estate, with 16 years as a television news anchor and reporter for KABB-TV, complemented by a decade-long career as a residential Realtor.
Notably, Cynthia has made significant contributions to her community, serving three terms on the Executive Board for the Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation (City of San Antonio). She is an alumna of Leadership San Antonio and has been featured as a top Broker in multiple issues of Texas Monthly magazine. Cynthia's accomplishments have also garnered recognition in Forbes, Fortune 500, Entrepreneur, and 'O' magazines.
In her personal life, Cynthia is married and a dedicated mother to a middle school daughter. She is a professional pianist, emcee, certified kickboxing and boot camp instructor, certified Reiki Master, and practitioner of Transcendental Meditation. Cynthia's roots trace back to Seguin, Texas, and she is a proud graduate of SMU in Dallas, Texas.
Cynthia Lee is not just a leader in the real estate industry; she is a visionary, educator, and community advocate, whose contributions continue to shape the landscape of both her profession and the communities she serves.