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Tori Nook
Founder/CEO
With twenty-six (26) years of experience representing national retailers, restaurants, landlords, and developers, Tori excels in tenant representation, strategic planning, and site packaging. She has closed over $1Billion in deals and has built long-term relationships with clients such as AutoZone, Academy Sports, Dollar General, Signet Jewelers, PetSmart, Covelli Enterprises dba Panera Bread, Wahlburgers, Bath & Body Works, Urban Air, Skechers, Sweetgreen, and Lands’ End.
Tori is a graduate of John Carroll University’s Boler School of Business. She has been recognized by Crain’s Cleveland Business as a “Top 40 under 40,” Crain’s Notable Women in Real Estate, and a “Notable Leader in Commercial Real Estate in Northeastern Ohio by Crain’s Business News.” Tori was awarded “The Mother of The Bread” by Panera Bread and named the #1 Tenant Rep broker in Columbus, Ohio, by TRADEWIRE Columbus. In 2025, Tori was voted a “Top Woman Influencer” by CREi Summit, #48 LinkedIn Influencer, and awarded GlobeSt 2025 Woman of Influence in Broker-Tenant Representation. Licensed in Ohio, Tori operates offices in Cleveland and Columbus. She is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and serves on the boards of Providence House, a crisis nursery in Cleveland, and the Realty Resources Network membership board.’
Professional Affiliations
- International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
- Board Member at Providence House
- Realty Resources Membership Board
- Knakel Affiliate Program
Awards
- Crain’s Cleveland Business 2017 “Top 40 under Forty”
- Panera Bread 2021 “Mother of the Bread”
- CREi Summit "Top Women Influencer" for 2025
- CREi Summit "48 out of 150 LinkedIn Influencer"
- #1 Tenant Rep broker in Columbus, Ohio by TRADEWIRE Columbus
- 2025 GlobeSt.com Women of Influence - Tenant Rep
Podcasts
- Performance Mindset by Amy Calandrino
- Retail Retold by Chris Ressa
- Crexi Podcast - The 5th Annual Womens Real Estate Investment Summit
- The Spotlight by Allison Weiss
- Limitless Podcast with Aaron Zucker
- The Mozzachio List
- Hungry Investments: Tools That Turn CRE Brokers Into Deal Machines
The Tori Nook Talk Show is where real conversations meet real success. Tune in for episodes exploring how leaders build personal and professional fulfillment on their own terms.
Tori Nook - Testimonials
“I’ve had the privilege of working with the Anchor and Associates team—Tori, Greg, and Angela—and I can confidently say they exemplify professionalism, dedication, and resourcefulness. They developed a long-term market strategy for middle and northern Ohio for us which demonstrates not only deep market knowledge but also a forward-thinking approach that sets them apart.
The Anchor crew is a well-rounded, highly driven group that consistently goes above and beyond to deliver good sites and drive hard rent deals. Their collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence make them an invaluable partner in a deal. I would highly recommend Anchor and Associates to any prospective client seeking a team that combines expertise, integrity, and strategic vision. ”
“I first met Tori when she was a young, aspiring broker. She represented her clients with intelligence, drive, tenacity and even early on she had an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the markets and competition.
Her success through all of these years is wholly attributable to the fact that her greatest attributes , acknowledged here, never waned or changed. If anything, she gained wisdom and in doing so helped numerous retailers grow their store counts and expand markets and worked successfully on behalf of landlords. It’s worth noting Tori has worked with numerous National chains for many consecutive years. Tori continues her success by grow her company and team which now boasts two offices.”
Her success through all of these years is wholly attributable to the fact that her greatest attributes , acknowledged here, never waned or changed. If anything, she gained wisdom and in doing so helped numerous retailers grow their store counts and expand markets and worked successfully on behalf of landlords. It’s worth noting Tori has worked with numerous National chains for many consecutive years. Tori continues her success by grow her company and team which now boasts two offices.”
“Our company has worked with Tori Nook for eleven years now. She has excellent market knowledge in the State of Ohio and negotiation skills when it comes new site acquisitions, leases, and renewals. We value our long term relationship with Tori and her team.”
“I have worked with Tori for over three years. Tori and her team are very professional, prompt, and very well organized. Tori provides extensive market knowledge throughout the state, is very responsive, and is up-to-date with technology. I am glad she is a part of our real estate team.”
“I have had the pleasure of working with Tori for over six years on our properties and various other projects. She is one of the most highly respected brokers in the industry and her market knowledge and deal-making skills have been integral in leasing our portfolio. I would recommend Tori and her team to any landlord, developer, or tenant in the shopping center industry.”
“Tori’s been a great local partner and broker with on the PetSmart account. Her market knowledge, Landlord and broker relationships, and her attention to detail has helped PetSmart expand, re-position, and continue to be the market leader in Northern Ohio…and make my job easier as the master broker.”
“CenterMark Development has worked with Tori Nook for over ten years on projects throughout the State of Ohio ranging from Dollar Tree to AT&T. She works hard and is always available – even after hours. Tori has in-depth understanding of the requirements of her “best in class” retail clients and her candor makes best use of everyone’s time and resources. CenterMark highly recommends Tori for both landlord and tenant representation.”
“Tori is thorough and persistent. I have found her to always put the client’s interests first. I highly recommend her.”
“Tori’s market knowledge has been invaluable for us in Ohio. She is driven, organized and thoroughly understands the retail industry.”
“Tori and her team are incredibly persistent, hard-working, and fiercely loyal to their clients. They have been imperative to the growth of our company.”
“I have worked with Tori Nook for over 15 years. I have had her represent me in the development of 3 different concepts and have completed transactions with her in a total of 4 Companies. She has amazing industry contacts and her ability to network give her an advantage as she seeks the right partnerships in development. Tori is a respected, trusted partner.”
“I have worked with Tori for the past several years to source and develop restaurant sites in the Eastern Cleveland market. She is very professional and competent and extremely familiar with the commercial real estate market and the players involved in it.”
“I have worked with Tori Nook for years, and she is a fantastic broker. She has represented Sally Beauty Holdings in the Northeastern Ohio market for many years, and exhibits the utmost professionalism and is knowledgeable and well-respected in the market.”
“I have worked with Tori Nook for years, and she is a fantastic broker. She has represented Sally Beauty Holdings in the Northeastern Ohio market for many years, and exhibits the utmost professionalism and is knowledgeable and well-respected in the market.”
