Gary Tasman
About Gary Tasman
Gary Tasman serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Broker at Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Property Southwest Florida, where he has worked since 2007. He has extensive experience in the real estate industry, having closed over 1,000 transactions totaling more than $700 million and has been actively involved in various professional organizations and community initiatives.
Work at Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Property Southwest Florida
Gary Tasman has served as the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Broker at Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Property Southwest Florida since 2007. Under his leadership, the firm has become the only independently owned and operated member of the Cushman & Wakefield Alliance in Florida. Tasman has directed significant growth, closing over $700 million in transactions and acquiring a 4 million square foot commercial real estate management portfolio in May 2014. His extensive experience includes directing the largest revenue-generating team at Grubb & Ellis/VIP prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield.
Education and Expertise
Gary Tasman holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Eastern Kentucky University, where he studied from 1980 to 1983. He is a Florida State Certified Real Estate Broker and Appraiser, with over 32 years of experience in the real estate industry. His expertise spans various sectors, including retail, land, and healthcare, as he has been involved with the Cushman & Wakefield National Specialty Practice Groups.
Professional Affiliations and Community Involvement
Tasman is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Real Estate Investment Society (REIS) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). He has also served on the Lee County Conservation 20/20 Land Trust Stewardship Advisory Committee and is a founding member of the trust. Additionally, he has been involved with the South Fort Myers Rotary and the Horizon Council of Lee County.
Achievements in Real Estate Transactions
Throughout his career, Gary Tasman has closed over 1,000 transactions totaling more than $700 million. In the past six years alone, he has successfully closed more than $400 million in real estate transactions. His recognition as a top-producing broker and firm highlights his significant contributions to the real estate market in Southwest Florida.
Media Contributions and Publications
Gary Tasman is a regular contributor to local media, writing a weekly column for the Cape Coral Breeze and serving as a special guest columnist for the Commercial Connection in the Fort Myers News-Press. His insights and expertise have been featured in various publications, including the Florida Real Estate Journal, Gulf Coast Business Review, and Florida Business Weekly.