Crown Advisors Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence in Commercial Real Estate Executive Search

Three Decades of Trusted Partnerships, Industry Expertise, and Lasting Client Relationships

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Crown Advisors is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary, marking three decades as a trusted executive search and advisory firm serving the commercial real estate industry nationwide. Crown Advisors was founded in 1996 by four seasoned commercial real estate search professionals —Philip Canzian, John Cigna, Tom Callahan, and Bert McDermott — with a mission of delivering an unparalleled, relationship-driven approach to executive search. Built on a foundation of integrity, industry expertise, and long-term partnerships, the firm quickly established itself as a trusted advisor to the commercial real estate community. Thirty years later, the founders’ commitment to excellence continues to define Crown Advisors and remains at the heart of the firm’s enduring success. Since its founding, Crown has become one of the nation’s leading retained executive search firms focused exclusively on commercial real estate, partnering with investors, developers, operators, service providers, and capital sources nationwide.

“Reaching this 30-year milestone is both humbling and rewarding,” said John Cigna, Founding Partner of Crown Advisors. “Our success has always been built on the trust and loyalty of our clients. Many of the organizations we work with today have been partners since our earliest years, and we are incredibly grateful for the relationships that have allowed us to grow alongside them. Their confidence in our team has made this achievement possible.”

Over the past three decades, Crown Advisors has built a reputation for delivering exceptional talent and strategic guidance through a highly personalized search process and deep industry relationship. Highlights from Crown Advisors’ 30-year history include:

  • Nearly 2,000 executive-level searches have been completed nationwide.
  • Consistently maintaining more than 80% repeat business from existing clients.
  • Expanding its reach across every major commercial real estate sector, market, product type, and asset class in the United States.
  • A nationwide network of industry relationships built through active involvement in organizations including ULI, NMHC, PREA, NAIOP, REIAC, MBA/CREF, CREF-C, NAREIT, and ICSC.

As Crown Advisors looks to the future, the firm remains committed to the values that have defined its first 30 years: integrity, personalized service, industry expertise, and long-term partnership. “While the industry and Crown have significantly evolved,” added Founding Partner Phil Canzian, “Crown’s philosophy on understanding our clients’ business, building lasting relationships, and delivering leadership talent with speed and accuracy has remained unchanged. We’re excited for what the next chapter will bring.”

About Crown Advisors
For 30 years, Crown Advisors has been a trusted leader in executive search and advisory services for the commercial real estate industry. Founded in 1996, the firm has built its reputation on deep industry expertise, enduring relationships, and an unwavering commitment to client success. Serving investors, developers, operators, service providers, and debt and equity capital financiers nationwide, Crown Advisors has successfully completed nearly 2,000 executive-level searches over the past three decades. As the firm celebrates its 30th anniversary, it reflects on a legacy of connecting exceptional talent with industry-leading organizations and helping shape the future of commercial real estate. Crown Advisors’ longstanding partnerships stand as a testament to the trust, results, and value the firm has delivered since its founding.