Bart Corbett

Tell us a little about your story. How did you come to C&W? What do you do?
I received my undergraduate degree in 1990, and did not have any professional experience. My father was an office tenant rep broker at the time at a small boutique firm, so competitive firms would not hire me. C&W was the only firm that would take a chance on me, and I have since never looked back.
Why do YOU work here at Cushman & Wakefield and not somewhere else?
The culture at C&W has always been great, from the people we work with to the leadership, who have always been supportive and forward-thinking.

Kerri Chase

Tell us a little about your story. How did you come to C&W? What do you do?
During my 21 years of experience in Interior Architectural design for commercial, retail and hostility firm(s), I grew into a position as a studio manager for some large and high-end clients. After a few years of managing design teams, I found that I spent a majority of my time on the client side. I was helping them with many aspects of not only their new spaces, but providing guidance in communications and strategies with the contractor, third-party project managers and their internal REWS team. During the last two years as a studio manager, I contemplated becoming a client rep to expand my knowledge and value to the overall project process, including gaining more experience in capital budgets, process management and guidance to the entire project team. This move provided many benefits for me to expand my knowledge and value for future endeavors.
What solution, achievement or moment are you most proud of while either working at Cushman & Wakefield, or in your personal life?
I took on this role to challenge myself, increase my breadth of experience, and provide myself increased visibility and knowledge around the client side of real estate and commercial projects. I am very proud of the trust and respect gained from not only my clients, but my peers at Cushman & Wakefield.

Elizabeth Champagne

Why do YOU work here at Cushman & Wakefield and not somewhere else?
I am in the “people business.” That is, I manage people and systems in order to effectively compete in the valuation and advisory marketplace. C&W has provided me the platform to be the Market Leader in the Northwest, and to strategically outperform our competitors. What is so unique about this company is that it provides the tools, technology and support to enable me to be my best. Many large commercial real estate companies that have grown quickly have become bureaucratic and have lost their “heart and soul.” The cultural shift has created systems that support the machinery rather than the employees. C&W has retained its cultural values in spite of its rapid growth, where they value the human resources as a means to achieve their goals rather than to focus entirely on the outcome and corporate profits. This is an intrinsically different belief than that of our competitors, and one that is its major attraction for me.
What solution, achievement or moment are you most proud of while either working at Cushman & Wakefield, or in your personal life?
First and foremost, I am proud to be the mother of 2 amazing sons who have taught me some of life’s greatest lessons.

Second, I am proud of my accomplishments as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated field. I worked hard throughout my career, and had to be better and brighter than my male counterparts in order to succeed.  I learned to persevere and to be extremely self-reliant. I embraced the concept of “fake it til you make it,” and to develop my technical skills and capabilities in order to be taken seriously. I accomplished a leadership role early on in my career when, at the time, I didn’t feel I deserved it; but, thankfully, others believed in me. I actually wanted to be prematurely grey, to give me an older and wiser appearance, but now, I’m not so happy about that! Along the same lines, I have continuously been drawn to provide mentorship to other women over the years whose struggles to get ahead deeply resonate with my own experiences.

Lastly, I am extremely happy about the deep client relationships I have developed over the years. I have prided myself in their loyalty to me as they have put their personal trust in my ability to deliver the best possible outcomes and solutions for their needs.

Andrew Braver

Why do YOU work here at Cushman & Wakefield and not somewhere else?
From early on, I was blown away by the platform that C&W provides to help its professionals be successful.  Without a doubt, C&W’s resources are the best in the industry, which ultimately translates into best in class client service.
What solution, achievement or moment are you most proud of while either working at Cushman & Wakefield, or in your personal life?
The full team effort that went into winning the Pfizer headquarter sale and relocation assignment where numerous service lines came together to deliver an incredible pitch. This collaboration showcased the breadth of experience and talent that C&W professionals bring to the table.

Lee Billinkoff

With the world constantly changing, how has your job, or client’s job changed over the past 10 years?
With human capital being the #1 line item on a company’s financial statements, today it’s all about attraction and retention of talent. The workplace has never been more important; therefore, there is a lot more pressure on our clients to deliver. In return, they are looking for service providers to be their strategic partners, providing a full suite of services.
Why do YOU work here at Cushman & Wakefield and not somewhere else?
People — the key to success is collaboration and teamwork. Our continued growth is making Cushman & Wakefield the place where top talent wants to work. Our strategic recruiting and acquisitions is filling our halls with amazing people with whom you can partner to win and maintain solid clients. Best people….best clients…best results.

Antonia Cardone

Why do YOU work here at Cushman & Wakefield and not somewhere else?
I work in Real Estate strategic consulting rather than Design because I enjoy the opportunities to influence and support client decision-makers. I work at Cushman & Wakefield because it’s new and innovating, and not “settled in its ways.” Here, I can see business-in-action, make my own path, and feel part of a group of clever people all propelling this company forward. It’s very powerful.
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?
Exciting opportunities come to me every day at Cushman & Wakefield. In my role leading our discipline within GOS, I’m interacting with some of the most influential companies in the world, which are lead by some true visionaries. That’s really stimulating. As I understand their challenges and develop ways to address them, I can grow my team and our company capabilities, which always proides a great opportunity.
What solution, achievement or moment are you most proud of while either working at Cushman & Wakefield, or in your personal life?
In 2014, I was honored by the CoreNet Global Northern California Chapter as Service Provider of the Year. This is a recognition of my contribution to our industry by my peers in the Bay Area. This makes me exceptionally proud, but especially so when another professional in my community shares with me how my award has influenced them. That’s a hidden bonus: not only am I lifted-up by that experience, but someone else is, too.

Warren Braverman

Tell us a little about your story. How did you come to C&W? What do you do?
I joined C&W about 5 years ago, coming from another major global service provider. I’ve been involved in commercial real estate, both in the private and public sectors for about 30 years. What attracted me to C&W was C&W’s sense of creativity, agility and ultimate empowerment. The company wasn’t too big that it couldn’t get out of its own way while at the same time it wasn’t too small where it needed to validate its role as a major service provider. My prior experience has all been in corporate real estate and portfolio management both in-house and for an outsource provider. I’ve been the Account Director on the Pfizer Global Occupier Services corporate account and love every day working with an amazing team, backed by an amazing company and capabilities, and working at a fantastically cutting edge Big Pharma!
Why do YOU work here at Cushman & Wakefield and not somewhere else?
Easy answer — THE PEOPLE! I absolutely love my colleagues…EVERY SINGLE ONE! The intelligence, experience, openness, and camaraderie that defines this company is so refreshing! The people make this company so unique and so WONDERFUL!

Lisa Barkwill

 

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?
My role started off supporting 5 much smaller markets, and has evolved to support over 20 in the eastern region of the U.S. and all of Canada. Through that, I have been able to work with leaders in our company at many levels, and have learned from them all.

The growth we’ve seen has had a huge impact on our team, and although it has translated to some difficult times, it’s also been a time that I feel I have grown in my career and my abilities. Our growth has also provided opportunities for me in terms of working with a caliber of people from whom I can learn from.

What solution, achievement or moment are you most proud of while either working at Cushman & Wakefield, or in your personal life?
I’ve recently returned from maternity leave, so I would, of course, have to say that my son is the achievement I’m most proud of while working at C&W. I’m thankful for the time off I had with him, and the support I’ve received in my transition back to work.

 

Rick Aurilio

 

Tell us a little about your story. How did you come to C&W? What do you do?
After 25 years of working on the client side in Asset Management, the opportunity came up at Cushman & Wakefield to to leverage that experience on the client services side and drive new business opportunities.
Why do YOU work here at Cushman & Wakefield and not somewhere else?
C&W has a proven track record of success and excellence. I wanted the opportunity to be a part of their growth story.