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Cushman & Wakefield Recruits NAI Southcoast and JSA Teams in Florida

New Team Additions Bolster Cushman & Wakefield’s Capabilities in Florida’s Burgeoning Treasure Coast and Space Coast Regions

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cushman & Wakefield has announced the addition of the NAI Southcoast brokerage and Johnson Schroth and Associates (JSA) valuation teams to its Florida operations, expanding the firm’s capabilities in Florida’s Space Coast and Treasure Coast regions.

Together, these new additions bring eight brokers, three appraisers and additional staff to Cushman & Wakefield’s Florida platform.

The leadership team, each with a strong and successful track record in Florida commercial real estate, includes Douglas R. Legler, who specializes in industrial brokerage; Stuart Duffin, CCIM, SIOR, a recognized leader in office leasing and sale transactions; Nikolaus M. Schroth, who’s successfully led large-scale residential and commercial development; and J. Jeffery Allman Jr., a proven leader specializing in retail sales, leasing and site selection across Florida.

Additionally, Casey A. Combs, JJ Sanguily, James C. McKinney and Reid Armor join Cushman & Wakefield’s brokerage team, while Nicole Sirois and Jamie Carl join the firm’s marketing and administrative staff.

“These additions further demonstrate our commitment to the Florida market, particularly the dynamic and growing Treasure Coast and Space Coast regions, both of which are benefitting from the continued expansion of the Orlando MSA and South Florida,” said Wanda Riley, Cushman & Wakefield Florida Managing Principal. “This seasoned team certainly aligns with Cushman & Wakefield, culturally, and also will serve as a catalyst as we grow client services for investors in the region as well as with defense, aerospace and other industries.”

Added Stuart Duffin, “We are thrilled to be joining Cushman & Wakefield as part of our ongoing commitment to raise the bar for our clients and ourselves. This move strengthens our ability to deliver best-in-class service by combining our local market expertise with the scale, resources, and global reach of one of the world’s leading commercial real estate firms. We believe this partnership will enhance the level of service we provide, support our long-term growth, and allow us to contribute to a collaborative Florida network. This will create value for our current and future clients alike.”

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of Services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.

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