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Marc Patlan

Why do YOU work here at Cushman & Wakefield and not somewhere else?
I work here because of the team I work with. We’ve been together for 3.5 years, and have gone through mergers, rebrands, ups and downs. We’ve evolved together and keep pushing forward. Our bond gives me the space to express myself creatively, but we hold each other accountable so no one gets away with anything.  The years have become more challenging here at C&W, so that’s a good reason to be here; I need to be challenged.
What solution, achievement or moment are you most proud of while either working at Cushman & Wakefield, or in your personal life?
I’m proud that I get to be a designer and also pursue acting, my other passion.
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Ingrid Scott

Tell us a little about your story. How did you come to C&W? What do you do?
I was working for The Bank of New York, which is now JP Morgan Chase, right across the street from Cushman & Wakefield. On a day-to-day basis, employees from C&W would come in to make deposits and cash their checks.  One day, an employee walked in and asked me if I would be interested in working for a large corporation, and that there was an opening for an administrative assistant position with the Project Management team.  I applied, and met with two of the project managers from the team, Alan Levine being one of them. I was told that I would meet with a third project manager, Gus Matticoli, and I would be called back for a second interview. Two weeks passed by, and I did not hear anything. At this point, I assumed I didn’t get the job.  Much to my surprise, I received a call and was told that Mr. Matticoli returned from vacation and was ready to interview me. I came in and got the JOB!

Throughout my 19 years, I have held two positions, which have allowed me to meet exciting, intelligent people who have contributed to the success of the company and ultimately, become lifelong friends.

Coming to work for Cushman & Wakefield was the best decision I’ve made in my life; I’ve dedicated nearly half my life to C&W, and am glad that I went in for that interview! It wasn’t always a walk in the park, but I’ve always been surrounded by amazing colleagues, upper management support and team work. We have always been able to handle any obstacle that came our way.

The annual events are the most memorable. We have the opportunity to relax, and enjoy each other’s company, surrounded by food, music and lots of laughter. To this day, Alan, Gus and I reminisce about my interviews; Alan still remembers the outfit I wore that day when he first interviewed me.
Why do YOU work here at Cushman & Wakefield and not somewhere else?
There are plenty of reasons why people want to work here. The question is not; “Why you want to work here and not somewhere else?”, but more importantly, “Why I come to work?” I come to work every day to support my family and have a stable career in life. It gives me great pleasure knowing, that the moment I come into work, I’m engaged, satisfied, motivated, productive, and equipped to do my job, ultimately resulting in progress, growth and a sense of satisfaction that is indescribable.

The best way of sustaining this feeling is to establish a common purpose, build values around it, express those values through our behavior and character, and excel at your job. In other words, you must love what you do daily as it drives purpose in your life. The best part is I get paid to do what I love; therefore, it never feels like work at all. This is the place for me. This is my “why.” What’s yours?
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Julia Lehnbeuter

Why do YOU work here at Cushman & Wakefield and not somewhere else?
Cushman & Wakefield is constantly changing, and has forced me to be able to adapt quickly in order to meet the company’s expectations, which is important. I thrive off of change, and I think it helps a person grow. C&W has provided this opportunity for me. I have also had exposure to so many parts of the business because of all of the changes going on in the past few years, which has really given me a well-rounded view of what it takes to make this company successful.
What solution, achievement or moment are you most proud of while either working at Cushman & Wakefield, or in your personal life?
With the company that is continuously evolving and going through many changes, I try to help wherever I can. Because I have had so much exposure to not only the business, but our various systems and support teams, I am able to provide guidance and build relationships that I may not have had otherwise.
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Stevannie Sierra

C&W 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?
I have gained invaluable experience as we worked to harmonize our practices and systems following our recent mergers and acquisitions. The rapid growth and change has challenged me, and has made me a stronger professional, allowing me to quickly advance from an HR Intern to a Generalist in only a few years.
What solution, achievement or moment are you most proud of while either working at Cushman & Wakefield, or in your personal life?
In 2015, I was pregnant, taking grad school courses at night and successfully led the HR onboarding and integration efforts of the Massey Knakal acquisition. I am proud to have been a part of the monumental changes of C&W, and grateful to work for a company that has helped me attain my personal goals.
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Victor Lachica

C&W 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?
After the consolidation between DTZ and C&W, we didn’t have a huge impact in Mexico because our team was small. When we became a part of the western region, we saw a surge in growth. Since then, I have increased both my knowledge and network. We now have a strong synergy between both companies, which has resulted in additional opportunities for our clients.
What solution, achievement or moment are you most proud of while either working at Cushman & Wakefield, or in your personal life?
Since being at C&W, my proudest achievement is the number of people and families that are related to the company. We have grown to 500 employees, and have opened up many opportunities for our people and our clients. C&W is not just a business, but a family; a family growing, learning, and evolving.

Personally, I would say my biggest achievement is to serve as the President of Fundación El Peñón, an educational foundation where we sponsor 450 kids from middle school and high school. We have been able to sponsor so many people, which has positively impacted their personal and professional lives.
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Ivy Chandler

With the world constantly changing, how has your job, or client’s job changed over the past 10 years?
Over the past 10 years, technological improvements in the Real Estate Valuation Industry have significantly changed my job and how my clients perform their jobs. My role began with developing a state-of-the-art appraisal report writing platform. With the fast-paced developments in technology, we are evaluating more products in this space as opposed to developing solutions in-house. My clients, C&W real estate appraisers, are constantly looking to me to provide solutions to improve overall productivity so that they can deliver their product faster and increase the volume of appraisals performed each year.
Tell us a little about your story. How did you come to C&W? What do you do?
I started with C&W as a consultant with a 5-week contract to develop Excel technology solutions. I was attracted to the entrepreneurial spirit of the organization, and decided to accept a full-time position in 2006. Since then, I was able to climb the corporate ladder and participate on V&A’s Executive Leadership Team.
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Brandon LaBord

Why do YOU work here at Cushman & Wakefield and not somewhere else?
I work here because at C&W because I make a difference. My ideas are heard, and my talent is acknowledged. I encounter challenges every day, and receive the support I need to find new solutions and grow professionally and personally.
C&W 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?
The company’s growth has afforded me the opportunity to jump in head first and support our team in more ways than one. In my last role, I learned so much from acting as an Operations Coordinator, Project Manager, and Research Analyst. Through trial by fire, I have gained skills that I could not get anywhere else.
What solution, achievement or moment are you most proud of while either working at Cushman & Wakefield, or in your personal life?
Through our organization, Cushman Cares, I was able to lead a team of 12 employees (administrators to senior leadership) in building a swing set on a playground for the children of recovering mothers. With my background in international youth development and non-profit, it is truly invaluable to give back. It means a great deal to work for a company that makes this possible.
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Hank Brenner

Why do YOU work here at Cushman & Wakefield and not somewhere else?
I sold my company to C&W. However, I chose to sell my company to C&W because I really enjoy their culture, which aligned very nicely with my old company’s culture. We had great people, and we joined another  organization with great people.
What solution, achievement or moment are you most proud of while either working at Cushman & Wakefield, or in your personal life?
Professionally, I’m most proud of building a great business with incredible people, and being pursued by nearly every company when we were ready to sell. However, I’m most proud of my incredible children and family.
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Devpal Gupta

With the world constantly changing, how has your job, or client’s job changed over the past 10 years?
The broker role has significantly changed over the past 10 years. Today, we are asked to wear numerous hats, (i.e. accountant, lawyer, architect). Customers are looking to us to be a business partner/consultant who understands macro and micro trends as it relates to their business. The definition of the total occupancy costs has changed; it is no longer just intrinsic to rental rate and operating costs. Companies are looking at workplace strategy, workflow, demographics, workforce location, recruitment, and retention in their evaluation of total occupancy costs.
What solution, achievement or moment are you most proud of while either working at Cushman & Wakefield, or in your personal life?
GSA has been a customer for 15 years. I remember my first deal with them, which was a 600 square foot transaction in Chinle, AZ. My most recent one was a 200,000 square foot deal in downtown Dallas. The relationship has really grown.

After 9/11, a new federal agency, TSA was created. I was responsible for opening 40 TSA locations in primary, secondary and tertiary airports, all of which had to be opened in a very short period of time. The work I have done with GSA has been diverse, follows a specific process, and allows me to not only work on interesting deals, but also allows me to feel like I am in some small way helping my country.
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Camilla Lozano

With the breadth of services we have now, how are you able to do more today for your clients?
In addition to the services that we can provide, Cushman & Wakefield offers our client a full-service solution to their real estate needs. With the leading experts in the field within our company, we are able to provide our clients with current market and financing information.