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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Welcomes Director of Project & Development Services

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, January xx, 2026 – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce that Michael Bott has joined Thalhimer as Director, Project & Development Services, where he will lead the continued growth and expansion of the company’s project management and development services platform.

Mr. Bott brings more than two decades of experience in corporate real estate operations, development, and program leadership, with a strong track record of delivering complex real estate initiatives, building high-performing teams, and implementing scalable operational processes. Prior to joining Thalhimer, he served in senior leadership roles at Capital One, where he led real estate transaction management, new build programs, portfolio optimization initiatives, and third-party governance programs supporting a national real estate footprint.

Mr. Bott’s background also includes development leadership and consulting roles focused on due diligence, entitlements, design, construction execution, and capital project oversight across multifamily and commercial assets. His experience aligning real estate strategy with business objectives and managing cross-functional teams positions him well to support clients through the full lifecycle of development and project delivery.

Jim Roman comments, “We are excited to welcome Mike to the team. His combination of corporate real estate leadership, development experience, and operational discipline strengthens our ability to deliver strategic project and development solutions for our clients. Mike will play an important role as we continue to expand this division and enhance the services we provide across our portfolio.”

About Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
Thalhimer was founded in 1913 and currently has offices in Richmond, Newport News, Virginia Beach, Fredericksburg, Roanoke, Charlottesville, and Lynchburg, Virginia. The company has nearly 100 broker professionals and employs approximately 545 associates. Thalhimer represents, on behalf of its clients, a property portfolio of 56 million leasable square feet, management of more than 21 million square feet of commercial property, and nearly 13,000 multifamily units. In 2025, Thalhimer completed over 1,880 transactions with a transactional volume of more than $2.04 billion. Thalhimer is the region’s leading provider of comprehensive commercial real estate services, including corporate services, investment sales, tenant representation, project management, asset management, and the sale and leasing of office, industrial and retail properties. To learn more, visit www.thalhimer.com.
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About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2024, the firm reported revenue of $9.4 billion across its core service lines of Services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.
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Written on February 6, 2026