Gary Tasman leaves Cushman & Wakefield for NAI Burns Scalo

June 9, 2026 - 17:03

Gary Tasman, a well-known figure in Southwest Florida commercial real estate, has ended his long-standing exclusive partnership with Cushman & Wakefield. He is now joining NAI Burns Scalo, a move that signals a major shift in the region's brokerage landscape. Tasman will bring his team and a deep portfolio of local clients to the Pittsburgh-based firm, which is expanding its footprint into the Florida market.

The transition allows Tasman to offer a broader range of services, including investment sales, property management, and tenant representation under the NAI Burns Scalo banner. He cited the firm's entrepreneurial culture and national reach as key reasons for the change. "This is about growth and giving our clients more tools," Tasman said in a statement.

The move is expected to intensify competition in the Naples and Fort Myers markets, where demand for industrial and office space remains strong. NAI Burns Scalo now gains an immediate foothold in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Tasman's departure from Cushman & Wakefield ends a relationship that spanned more than a decade, during which he handled some of the area's largest commercial transactions.