Jacksonville, Florida, June 9, 2026 – Cushman & Wakefield today announced that Justin S. Markley, MAI, CCIM has joined the firm’s Valuation & Advisory (V&A) Infrastructure & Energy Practice Group as an Executive Director, underscoring the firm’s continued investment in top talent and expansion of best-in-class capabilities across Florida and the broader Southeast region.
"We are excited to welcome Justin as we aim to become the preeminent infrastructure valuation and consulting services firm in North America,” said Anthony Alderman, Practice Leader, Infrastructure & Energy, Valuation & Advisory. “The continued growth of our Infrastructure & Energy Practice Group is a direct result of our commitment to securing exceptional talent and building a deeply experienced team."
Markley’s addition reflects Cushman & Wakefield’s strategic focus on scaling its Infrastructure & Energy platform, where demand continues to grow amid significant public and private investment in transportation, utilities, and energy assets.
“I’m thrilled to reunite with Justin as he joins Cushman & Wakefield’s Infrastructure Practice Group,” said Nick Chop, MAI, Executive Director, Valuation & Advisory. “He’s a recognized leader in Florida for right-of-way and eminent domain valuation, and we have a long track record together dating back to our time co-leading Florida Valuation, which we grew into the state’s largest eminent domain appraisal firm.”
Markley brings more than 18 years of experience in commercial real estate valuation, with deep specialization in eminent domain and right-of-way assignments. He has served as an expert witness and is an Appraiser of Record for multiple state transportation agencies and has been involved in significant infrastructure projects throughout the Southeast.
Markley will work closely with Chop and a broader team of infrastructure specialists to support valuation needs tied to transportation, utility, and large-scale public infrastructure projects, reinforcing Cushman & Wakefield’s position as a leader in the sector.
“Bringing Justin onto the platform adds to the strength of an already outstanding team and reflects our broader investment in talent across Valuation & Advisory,” said Rick Cenkus, President, Valuation & Advisory, Americas. “Together, Justin, Nick, and the team are well-positioned to continue delivering best-in-class service to clients and driving growth in this critical practice area.”
Markley has experience across a wide range of property types—including retail, office, industrial, multifamily, mixed-use, and development land—and is widely recognized for his expertise in litigation support and complex valuation assignments tied to infrastructure and public projects.
“I’m excited to join Cushman & Wakefield’s Infrastructure & Energy team and reconnect with Nick and colleagues across the platform,” said Markley. “The firm’s growth of the practice and collaborative team environment creates a strong foundation for continued expansion across Florida and the Southeast.”
