Gary Tasman
CEO & Principal Broker
Professional Background
With over 40 years of experience in the real estate industry, Gary Tasman has built a career defined by innovation, strategic vision, and community impact. As the Founder, CEO, and Principal Broker of Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Property Southwest Florida, Gary has positioned his firm as a market leader by closing more than 1,000 transactions and overseeing one of the largest commercial property management portfolios in the region.
Gary began his real estate career in 1984 and has since developed a reputation as one of Southwest Florida’s most respected commercial real estate professionals. His leadership has fueled transformative projects, elevated market standards, and contributed to the region’s long-term economic development.
Career Highlights
- 40+ years of experience in commercial real estate
- Founder of Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Property Southwest Florida (2009)
- Over 1,000 closed transactions totaling more than $2.7 billion in sales and lease volume
- Leads a multi-million square foot third-party property management portfolio
- Visionary behind SKYPLEX at RSW—a 1,800+ acre mixed-use development
- Revitalized the Colonial & I-75 corridor with healthcare and mixed-use development
- Delivered the first modern Class A office space in Fort Myers in over a decade
- Key player in post-Hurricane Ian commercial recovery
- Regularly featured as a top-producing broker and regional thought leader
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor of Science in Finance – Eastern Kentucky University
- Florida State Certified Real Estate Appraiser
- Licensed Real Estate Broker – State of Florida
Industry Recognition & Awards
- 15-time CoStar Power Broker
- Q3 2024 CoStar Power Broker (Teachers FCU Lease – Naples)
- 2023 CoStar Impact Awards – Sale/Acquisition of the Year (Gulf Landing Logistics Center) and Lease of the Year (Tesla Regional Service Center)
- 2022 CoStar Power Broker – Named Top Office Leasing Broker and one of the Top Sales Brokers
- 2018 CoStar Power Broker – Recognized in office, retail, industrial leasing, and sales; CPSWFL led all Power Broker categories for 7 years
- SBA SBDC Distinguished Entrepreneur Award Nominee
Professional & Civic Affiliations
- Executive Committee Member – Horizon Council of Lee County
- Chairman – Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida
- Member – Real Estate Investment Society (REIS)
- Member – Florida CCIM Chapter (Certified Commercial Investment Member)
- Member – Urban Land Institute (ULI), Guest Speaker
- Founding Member – Lee County Conservation 20/20 Stewardship Advisory Committee
- Former Chairman – Cape Coral Council for Progress
- Member – International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
- Former Member – Rotary International (25+ years)