Cushman & Wakefield, the world's largest privately held commercial real estate services
firm, today announced The Lund Company, a full-service commercial real estate firm based in
Omaha, has joined its Americas Alliance Program. With 180 professionals, The Lund Company
markets and manages a commercial real estate portfolio totaling more than 8 million square feet
offering clients a full range of innovative services including brokerage, property management,
real estate consulting, investment acquisition, agricultural and development.
As a member of the Americas Alliance Program, Lund joins Cushman & Wakefield's
association of 37 independently owned and operated regional commercial real estate firms with
leadership positions in 80 strategic markets in the Americas.
"We are delighted to welcome The Lund Company as the latest member of our Alliance
Program," said Jim Underhill, Cushman & Wakefield's Chief Executive Officer of the
Americas. "In-line with our vision to provide the most creative and innovative services on
a consistent basis, the continued strength of this program enables Cushman & Wakefield to
execute seamlessly for its clients in strategic markets. At the same time, the program offers
Lund's clients full access to our global platform."
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman said The Lund Company's thirty year legacy of success fits
with an increasingly global business climate. "I am pleased that The Lund Company is
extending its global capabilities through this new partnership with Cushman &
Wakefield," said Governor Heineman. "The expansion of Lund's diversified real estate
services into new markets around the world is a great example of Nebraska's expanding
economy."
"Partnering with Lund is a great step forward for C&W which demonstrates our
continued focus on growth in important markets throughout the Midwest and Central Region of the
U.S.," added Shawn P. Mobley, President of Cushman & Wakefield's Central Region.
"During the past 18 months, we have greatly bolstered our market position in Minneapolis,
Chicago, and Dallas through creative joint ventures, recruiting, and acquisitions. Today's
alliance with Lund is an important additional element of that growth."
John Lund, Chief Executive Officer, The Lund Company, added "Cushman and Wakefield's
strengths align perfectly with our vision. Our existing clients can now do business anywhere in
the world, relying on the same high level service they've known for the last 31 years. Our new
clients will find that this alliance provides seamless expertise and service from Omaha to
worldwide markets. "
Jason Fisher, President of The Lund Company, says Cushman & Wakefield's worldwide
presence means exciting new opportunities for Lund. "From thriving small and medium size
businesses to the Fortune 500 companies in the Omaha metro area, we are enhancing top quality
service with worldwide market research including the latest trend reports and economic
indicators."
Located at 450 Regency Parkway, the Lund Company recently showcased its innovative culture
and industry leading capabilities as it redeveloped and repurposed its company-owned,
multi-tenant headquarters facility. The project was named "2012 Development of the
Year" by the Commercial Real Estate Workshop (CREW) Midwest.
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