**Florida People & Companies – May 9, 2025**
The real estate and investment landscape in Florida continues to evolve with new appointments, company expansions, and strategic initiatives. Here are the latest updates from key industry players:
• **Proximity Parks** – A leading developer and investor in last-mile facilities across Latin America has announced the addition of three key hires to its growing U.S. team, now based in Miami, Florida. Ignacio Portuondo joins as President and Managing Partner, Austin Orner steps in as Investment Associate, and Daniel Manzi takes on the role of Investment Analyst. The U.S. office aims to create a vertically integrated real estate investment and operations platform, focusing on infill industrial and last-mile logistics parks across major Southeastern markets.
• **Codina Partners** – The South Florida-based real estate and investment firm has launched an in-house Multi-Family Property Management Division. This new division will oversee operations across its growing portfolio of residential assets. The initiative is part of Codina’s broader strategy to provide a fully integrated, high-quality living experience within its multi-family communities.
• **Lincoln Property Company** – As part of its Florida expansion, Lincoln has strengthened its Corporate Advisory & Solutions (CAS) group by adding three healthcare real estate experts to its team. Brian Wilcox joins as Senior Vice President of Healthcare Brokerage for the Southeast Region; Matt Poncy as Vice President, Healthcare Brokerage; and Jonah Puttbach as Senior Transaction Manager. The trio, who bring nearly 40 years of combined industry experience, previously worked at Holladay Properties and are recognized leaders in Florida’s healthcare real estate sector.
• **Cushman & Wakefield** – The firm has added Jordan Wean as a Director in its Land Advisory Group. Wean will focus on working with multifamily developers and land investors throughout Florida. He brings valuable experience from his previous role at Denholtz.
• **GAIA Real Estate** – Expanding its Sun Belt strategy, GAIA has opened a new office in Miami. The firm also launched Milas, a joint venture with South Florida-based Moderno Development Group. This partnership aims to invest in emerging neighborhoods throughout South Florida, with a focus on residential and commercial development opportunities in Miami and surrounding areas.
These developments highlight the momentum and talent flowing into Florida’s dynamic real estate market as companies continue to position themselves for growth and innovation.
