Crain’s Detroit Business 40 Under 40: Brandon Hanna and Brian Shunia

Brandon Hanna

Brian Shunia

Two members of the Chaldean community made Crain’s “40 Under 40” list this year, joining a class of professionals that are at or near the top of their game and still rising. They are CEOs, presidents, franchisors, creators, developers, founders, judges, and community leaders. Each was nominated by colleagues or peers and selected through a rigorous review process by Crain’s editors and reporters. They will be celebrated on November 9 at the Gem Theatre in Detroit. Congratulations Brandon Hanna and Brian Shunia.

Brandon Hanna is co-founder of West Bloomfield Township-based Encore Real Estate Investment Services, a brokerage house with about 40 investment sales brokers that pulled in nearly $1 billion in revenue last year. “We’re definitely a force,” says Hanna.

Alongside his partners Deno Bistolarides and Ryan Vinco, Brandon oversees a team of seasoned investment professionals that focus on advising clients in the acquisition and disposition of net leased and multi-tenant retail assets throughout the United States. Throughout his investment brokerage career, Brandon has broken price per square foot records and cap rate records in nearly every market.

Prior to founding Encore Real Estate Investment Services, Brandon began his career at Marcus & Millichap, where he was able to exceed the multi-billion-dollar level of total sales by age 29. This, combined with his experience working in the private sector, has added value to Brandon’s portfolio, bolstering his reputation in the national marketplace.

Brian Shunia is co-founder of Wing Snob™, a modern, quick-service, casual style restaurant serving made-to-order fresh chicken wings. Shunia and co-founder Jack Mashini, also a 40 Under 40 honoree, recently told Crain’s the company hopes to grow to 50 locations by year end.

“We receive leads (on potential new locations) almost every day coming from not only the U.S.A. but different parts of the world,” Shunia said. “I know that our work is not going unseen.”

For Shunia, simply establishing Wing Snob™ is his greatest achievement. Successful expansion, profitability and building a loyal customer base bring him great pride.