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“Tom brings exceptional value to
the Southern California market. He
is consistently recognized by other
leaders and clients for developing
sound solutions to challenging
technical problems. Tom plays an
integral role within Engineering
Operations. His contributions to
Cushman & Wakefield bring this
platform to the next level.”
–Mike Turzanski, PMP, LEED AP O+M,
Senior Vice President, West Region
Engineering Lead
As Vice President of Engineering in
Southern California, Tom provides
the overall direction, coordination,
and leadership of the engineering
operations division for the region. With
numerous technical certifications and
more than 28 years in the real estate
and facility management industry,
Tom brings a unique combination of
education and hands-on technical
expertise to Cushman & Wakefield.
TOM CROSSER
Vice President,
Engineering Operations
San Diego
JOHN DAMIANO
Vice President,
Engineering Operations
New York
“John works closely with property
managers and chief engineers to ensure
all of our buildings are up to code,
and most recently organized various
training sessions from beginner building
operations lessons to Occupational
Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
certification. He is always willing to step
in when there is a building emergency—
recently filling in for an absent property
manager at New York Presbyterian
Hospital. His enthusiasm and dedication
is recognized by all his of peers.”
–Joseph A. Manasseri, Senior Managing
Director, Tri-State Region Lead
John oversees numerous properties
as a Portfolio Manager and supports
other properties operationally. John
uses his expertise to meet Cushman
& Wakefield’s objectives of building
collaboration among the properties and
ensuring best practices
are utilized.
RENEE AUDET
Senior Property Manager
St. Louis
“Renee’s focus on exceeding client
expectations sets her apart from
others in this industry. She is a resilient
leader who is constantly developing
strong relationships both internally and
externally. Renee takes on any project—
regardless of how big or small—with
every intention of doing the best job
she can.”
–Brian Ungles, CCIM, Managing
Principal and St. Louis City Lead, Asset
Services
Renee joined Cushman & Wakefield in
2008 as Assistant Property Manager
and has been dedicated to the BJC
HealthCare account during her tenure
with the firm.
Currently, she serves as a Senior
Property Manager for BJC HealthCare in
St. Louis, Missouri. Renee manages eight
medical office buildings measuring over
400,000 square feet. In this role, Renee
is responsible for lease negotiation
and administration, capital planning,
preparing operating budgets, and
monthly financial reporting.