Cushman Wakefield joins national real estate firm

NAI Burns Scalo, a national commercial real estate firm, acquired Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Property Southwest Florida in Fort Myers. The acquisition was led by Brian Walker, President of NAI Burns Scalo with his team of advisors, who will now begin the transition from the Cushman & Wakefield Alliance to the NAI Burns Scalo brand.

NAI Burns Scalo will lead the continued growth and expansion of the firm, while Gary Tasman, founder of CPSWFL and dominant force in the market, will remain actively involved with the firm while continuing to focus more heavily on strengthening client relationships and helping the team grow and win more business in the region.

This evolution underscores the firm’s commitment to building a full-service platform in Florida. Since announcing the opening of its Tampa office in March 2025, NAI Burns Scalo has experienced tremendous growth, offering brokerage, property management, development, construction and advisory services – including receivership and capital markets.

In July 2025, the firm brought on longtime Florida real estate leader Tim Rivers to lead and grow the organization’s Florida operations. The Tampa office has continued to gain momentum, providing a scalable foundation that supports NAI Burns Scalo’s expanded presence across Florida’s Gulf Coast. Rivers will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization.

Beyond expanding service capabilities, the acquisition reflects NAI Burns Scalo’s long-term commitment to investing in the Southwest Florida market. .

“Florida represents a key market in our strategic national growth, and this expansion reflects the strength of our fully integrated platform,” Walker said. “By combining a strong local presence with our experience as investors and developers, we are well positioned to pursue new opportunities through both ground-up development and the acquisition of existing assets, while bringing capital and a long-term ownership perspective to the market.”

Rivers said, “NAI Burns Scalo provides an enhanced platform characterized by greater integration, diversification, and connectivity, along with a broader suite of services not previously available in the Southwest Florida market.”

Tasman said, “This partnership represents an exciting new chapter for our company, our clients, and the Southwest Florida market. By aligning with NAI Burns Scalo and the broader NAI platform, we are combining deep local market expertise with expanded capital, development, and investment capabilities that enhance how we serve our clients. Just as important, there is a strong alignment in culture and values, with a shared commitment to relationships, long-term thinking, and the communities in which we operate.”