| With the world constantly changing, how has your job, or client’s job, evolved over the past 10 years? |
| In addition to building agency and tenant representation, I have worked to develop new buildings with Jack Mckinney since 2007. So, my role has evolved from broker to developer and CW has helped immeasurably. |
| Tell us about your story. How did you come to Cushman & Wakefield? What do you do? |
| Cushman Wakefield purchased J.F. McKinney & Associates in 2015. As a developer and broker, I have really come to value the expanded reach and resources of CW. |
| Why do you work here at Cushman & Wakefield and not somewhere else? |
| All facets of my business have improved by being here. The marketing team is top notch and very fun to work with. And, being able to work on transactions and challenges with the broad array of talent here made me value Cushman. |
| Cushman & Wakefield has one of the most interesting growth stories in our industry. How has our recent momentum made an impact on your role or created opportunities for you? |
| One recent example is that today we signed a lease for a development in the Chicago suburbs to bring that building to 100% leased. The tenant was represented by CW brokers Craig Cassell, Jordan Rovito and Brad Frank. It was largely due to the relationship with that team that we were able to create a terrific opportunity for their tenant, but also for our ownership, as that lease has brought the building to 100% occupancy.. always the goal!
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| With the breadth of services we have now, how are you able to do more today for your clients? |
| One example where the breadth of services at CW has been a huge help is in project management. We are completing a project in the north suburbs called Northbrook’s Riverpark. It’s a 57,000 sf office medical complex leased to Bright Horizons childcare and Lurie Children’s Hospital. The most recent phase, a 25,000 sf outpatient surgery center, is a complex building and the project management services of CW’s Eric Rudin and Bill Starcevich have been incredibly valuable in keeping this development moving forward. |
| What solution, achievement, or moment is the best example of your passion while either working at Cushman & Wakefield or in your personal life, or both? |
| I also own a Chicago kayak company called Wateriders. Since 1997, I have been offering kayak tours on the Chicago River. Paddling is both a passion and a pleasure. We have been responsible for something like 1 million miles of paddling on the River and I’m proud of being the conduit for so many fun and safe adventures on the Chicago River.
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