Cushman & Wakefield Orlando Project Manager Tracy Thom-Palumbo earns LEED AP Certification

Orlando, FL -- Cushman & Wakefield Project Manager Tracy Thom-Palumbo (top right photo) has earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Professional Accreditation (LEED AP) designation.

Administered through the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED Accredited Professionals have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices, and have the knowledge and skill set to successfully steward the LEED certification process for buildings and construction projects.

"Even in the down economy, we're seeing more interest in green practices all the time," says Thom-Palumbo.

"With the LEED AP certification, I will be able to assist clients in the LEED certification process of their projects, in addition to helping them design and build more healthful, durable, affordable and environmentally sound construction for commercial buildings."

Ms. Thom-Palumbo joins Industrial Brokerage Director, Lee Morris (bottom right photo who was designated as a LEED Accredited Professional in May.

Morris says that LEED standards help clients save money by identifying and magnifying efficiencies. "We’re in the process of establishing baselines for our clients which has allowed us to identify a lot of ‘low hanging fruit’ providing immediate, low-cost value.

As the economy improves, we can evolve these efficiencies into initiatives that are higher-cost, with a higher return on investment," Morris said.

Other C&W-Orlando associates in the process of acquiring their LEED AP designation include Office Associate Betsy Owens and Portfolio Manager Michael Agnew.

As the first real estate services firm in the country to commit to environmental Best Practices under a formal agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protections Agency (EPA) Cushman & Wakefield is viewed as a leader in greening commercial real estate practices.

The Orlando branch of C&W is keeping step with this national policy by instituting a number of green initiatives, such as sponsorship for associates seeking the LEED AP designation.

Contact: Brook Hines, Tel: 407-541-4401, brook.hines@cushwake.com
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