CBRE Adds Prominent Multifamily Team Supporting Central and North Florida

CBRE announced that a market-leading multifamily investment sales team has joined CBRE Capital Markets to expand the firm’s presence in Central and North Florida.

The team, led by Denny St. Romain and Jubeen Vaghefi, will focus on institutional multifamily sales, land development sales, structured debt and equity finance, and private capital sales. The team has closed over $55 billion in multifamily transactions inclusive of investment sales, debt and equity placements and national portfolios.

“I am thrilled to welcome this team of accomplished professionals to CBRE. Adding a team of their caliber showcases our dedication to providing best-in-class commercial real estate services in the region,” said Josh Bank, Executive Managing Director and Florida market leader for CBRE.

The team joins CBRE from Cushman Wakefield.

Mr. St. Romain rejoins as a Vice Chairman, bringing more than 25 years of commercial real estate experience. His real estate career began at CBRE as a multifamily capital markets expert. Subsequently, he has completed over $25 billion in transactions throughout his brokerage career including investment sales, debt, equity, and time spent as an investor.

Mr. Vaghefi joins as a Vice Chairman, bringing more than 30 years of commercial real estate experience, having previously built and led a national multifamily practice. He has completed in excess of $30 billion in transactions throughout his career.

Charles Crapse joins as a Senior Vice President. With 20 years of experience, he has been part of this team for the majority of his career.

Alex Kupp joins as a First Vice President. With 12 years of experience, he has been part of this team since the beginning of his real estate career.

Scott Peek joins as a First Vice President. With 10 years of experience, he has concentrated the last eight years of his real estate career with this team, and focused on the multifamily sector throughout his career.