Speakers

Jim Underhill leads Cresa as its Chief Executive Officer. He is charged with expanding its global footprint, continuing the growth of the firm’s global portfolio services, and continuing investment in its consulting and advisory practices. He is passionate about the firm’s focus on client advocacy and the partnerships the firm has built internally, with clients and in the community.

Jim is a seasoned management professional with over 30 years of experience in leading and growing real estate firms at the highest levels in the industry. Prior to joining Cresa, Jim served as CEO of the Americas at Cushman & Wakefield where he was responsible for an operating budget in excess of $1.2 billion and over 10,000 employees. He was also the Founder and former President of the Staubach Company - Northeast, where he specialized in headquarters assignments for organizations such as Booz Allen & Hamilton, The Nature Conservancy, and The World Wildlife Fund, among others.

Affiliation History

Board Member/Chairman, Junior Achievement

Board Member/Vice Chairman, The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

Board Member, Neediest Kids

Board Member, National Rehabilitation Hospital

Board Member, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

Member, Young Presidents Organization

Finalist, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

The Economic Club of Washington

Education

M.B.A., Harvard Business School

B.S., Business & Accounting, Washington & Lee University