Commercial Real Estate Profile: Larry Richey: Broker, Tampa

For nearly a quarter century, Larry Richey has been steeped in Tampa business and its commercial real estate market as the head of brokerage firm Cushman & Wakefield's office.

As Cushman & Wakefield has grown — the firm is now among the world's three largest commercial real estate services providers — so have Richey's responsibilities and standing.

Since August 2014, he has been the company's top executive in Florida, overseeing six offices from Jacksonville to Miami. The job marked a promotion from Central Florida market leader, which included Tampa and Orlando, a position he'd held since 1991.