May 15, 2025
Edward Backer and Dan Merlo of Intelica Recognized in SIOR’s 2024 Top Transaction Lists

We’re proud to share that Edward Backer, SIOR, and Dan Merlo, CCIM were recently honored by the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR) for one of the Top Transactions of 2024 in the industrial category. SIOR, which represents the world’s elite in industrial and office brokerage, annually recognizes the highest-achieving brokers across the globe.
The recognized transaction involved a significant office asset located in Olivette, Missouri, which closed at $31,065,948. Backer and Merlo successfully closed the deal alongside fellow SIOR members Vincent Bajardi, SIOR; Ryan Bertin, SIOR; James Corrigan, SIOR; Scott Savacool, SIOR; and Curt Stanton, SIOR.
SIOR’s Top Transaction Lists highlight the 50 largest industrial and office transactions worldwide, ranked by dollar volume, in addition to spotlighting top deals within each chapter. This recognition reinforces the impact and leadership of professionals like Edward Backer within the commercial real estate industry.
To view the complete list of the 2024 SIOR Top Transactions, click here.
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