RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, November 2, 2026 – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announces that Ann Albrecht, SPHR, Senior Vice President of Thalhimer’s Human Resources plans to retire from the firm November 13th. Ms. Albrecht joined Thalhimer in 2011 as director, human resources. In 2015, she was promoted to vice president, and just a few years later, in 2025, was promoted to senior vice president. Ann and her team have been responsible for the human resources administration and strategy across Thalhimer’s platform, overseeing the growth of the firm from 275 associates to over 550 today.

Lee Warfield, CEO, comments, “Ann leaves an extraordinary legacy at Thalhimer. From building and leading a highly respected HR team to helping launch initiatives like Thalhimer Gives, enhancing our internship program, and supporting the growth of more than 550 associates, her influence can be seen throughout our organization. Her leadership, wisdom, and dedication have made us a stronger company. We are grateful for her years of service and wish her nothing but success and happiness in retirement.”

Thalhimer is pleased to announce that Bryan Chenault, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, has joined the firm as Vice President, Human Resources.

In this role, Mr. Chenault will be responsible for leading and aligning the firm’s human resources strategy with its overall business objectives, supporting Thalhimer’s continued growth and commitment to its people-first culture. He will oversee a broad range of human resources functions, including talent acquisition and retention, employee relations, compensation and performance management, leadership development, benefits administration, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.

Mr. Chenault brings more than 15 years of human resources experience and a proven track record of developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives that attract, engage, and retain top talent. Most recently, he served as Human Resources Director for Red River Foods Group, where he partnered closely with senior leadership to drive employee engagement, performance management, organizational development, talent acquisition, and workforce planning initiatives across multiple business units. He has extensive experience leading HR operations, developing policies and procedures, implementing employee development programs, and fostering workplace cultures that support both employee success and business growth. Mr. Chenault also held human resources roles with CapCenter, AVI-SPL, and Whitlock, where he spent a decade helping support the company’s growth from 300 to 900 employees.

Mr. Chenault holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from Liberty University and maintains both Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) designations.

“We are excited to welcome Bryan to Thalhimer’s leadership team,” said Eric Robison, President, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer. “His depth of human resources expertise, strategic leadership, and passion for developing people will be instrumental as we continue to invest in our associates and strengthen our culture across the organization.”

The addition of Mr. Chenault reinforces Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer’s commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent while supporting the firm’s long-term strategic objectives.

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 occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 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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