"We see multifamily as a growth business in this region and our nationwide platform will set our multi-family group apart," Cushman senior managing director Brian McVay says. "Our clients in the Mid-Atlantic will benefit from a vast professional network that knows the local market, provides leading-edge capital sources, investors and market information in a consistent, standardized and informed approach."

White finds his new role a welcome challenge and describes the company's expansion endeavor as need-based. "Our clients said there are areas in the Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC region that are left uncovered," White tells GlobeSt.com "They said if you come, we'll give you listings."