Courtney Key is a leading expert in retail brokerage specializing in tenant and landlord representation, leasing, sales, and development. She is known for long-term vision and strategy, negotiation skills, market knowledge, relationships, emotional intelligence, efficiency and organization. She represents a diverse client base that includes national brands, regional favorites and thrives on first-to-market expansions for innovative concepts.
Courtney has tremendous experience leasing mixed-use urban developments in Denver’s most dynamic neighborhoods, including RiNo, Cherry Creek and downtown, as well as suburban power centers and lifestyle destinations. Her work spans complex, multi-year land development projects and strategic shopping center sales and acquisitions.
Courtney’s approach is fully integrated with the market, allowing her to anticipate trends and deeply understand her clients businesses to help them achieve their long-term goals. She is passionate about building lasting relationships and delivering results that matter. Outside the office, Courtney is a proud mom of four, very social, an avid skier and golfer and enjoys time in the spiritual gym – meditation, yoga, reading, journaling, nature walks, candles, incense, beautiful places and spaces – and quality time with family and friends. She lives life to the fullest focusing on deep, soulful connections, fun, adventure and personal growth and development. She has incredible mentors expanders and absolutely loves her team at SullivanHayes.
Education
University of Denver
Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Finance with a minor in Leadership 2008
Academic Honors: Cum Laude, Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society Golden Key Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Gamma International Real Estate Honor Society, Chancellors Scholar, Cherrington Global Scholar and Global Delegate in Seville, Spain and Southeast Asia. Voted “Most Outstanding student in the classroom” by Burns School of Real Estate Professors.
Professional Achievements
DMCAR Heavy Hitters Broker of the Year 2019
DMCAR Heavy Hitters Top Producer, Retail Broker of the Year 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023
CREJ Retail expert and panelist 2019 – Present
DBJ Articles Denver Business Journal’s Power Book, Class of 2024
DMCAR Women in Commercial Real Estate Interview – July 2023
Community Involvement
Present
ChainLinks Board of Directors – Present
ICSC Rocky Mountain Council Director for Colorado, Utah, Montana and Wyoming – Present
Past
ChainLinks Tenant Council Co-Chair, 2022-2025
Living in the Gap Graduate and Mentor, 2023-2024
DMCAR, Past President, The Largest Commercial Real Estate Association in the Country, 2018
ICSC NextGen , Past Colorado and Wyoming Chair Person
Mile High United Way, Social Chairperson for the Emerging Leaders Council
Higher Ground Youth Challenge, Mentor
Additional Information and Hobbies
Avid skier, yoga, mountain biker, tennis player, golfer, weight lifter, nature walker, traveler, adventurer.
Women’s Varsity Soccer Captain, Two Year State Finalist, 2003, 2004.
Women’s Varsity Tennis Captain, Number 1 Singles and Doubles, 2003, 2004.
