As a liaison to the corporate accounting team, he worked in conjunction with tri-state and corporate employees to closely monitor, manage and formally report on the firm's operating budgets, revenue forecasting and financials.

With more than 20 years of commercial real estate experience, Caridi has served as executive director for Newmark Knight Frank as part of the firm's New Jersey operations. In 2006, he was promoted to executive director of brokerage and advisory services in the New York tri-state region and was responsible for overseeing Newmark's recruiting, growth initiatives and development of the firm's junior and mid-level professionals. Prior to joining Newmark, he served as SVP/co-managing director at Reckson Associates Realty Corp.

“Joe brings a rich knowledge of commercial real estate experience to Cushman & Wakefield and he's a very well respected individual in the industry,” says Lo Russo. “He brings with him the leadership necessary to continue making C&W the preferred place to work and the best platform for delivering the highest quality services to our clients.”

Adds Caridi, “Cushman & Wakefield represents a strong, global brand that resonates in the marketplace, with some of the best professionals in the industry, and I'm really excited about the opportunity to work alongside Ron and the tri-state management team in achieving new heights for the region.”

“As Colliers continues to expand in New York it was a mutually agreeable time for us and Joe to look in a new direction on the management team," says Joe Harbert, president, Colliers International eastern region. "We thank Joe for his contributions and wish him well.”