March 5, 2025 4:00 PM

Newmark announces key promotions and expanded scope for Valuation & Advisory leadership; Cameron J. Palmer, MAI, AI-GRS to Market Leader - Southwest, James E. Agner, MAI, AI-GRS, MRICS, SGA to Co-Leader of Golf Specialty Practice while continuing to lead the Florida region as the Market Leader and the expansion of Tony Roberts’ Market Leader coverage to now include Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, in addition to Michigan. These appointments and oversight expansions reflect Newmark’s continued commitment to delivering comprehensive and high-quality real estate advisory services nationwide and within each local market
“These promotions exemplify our dedication to develop talent and strengthen our promise to deliver unparalleled comprehensive valuation and advisory solutions” said Helene Jacobson, MAI, MRICS, Newmark Valuation & Advisory’s U.S. Practice Lead. “Each of these leaders bring a wealth of expertise and innovative leadership to their roles, ensuring that Newmark continues to set the standard across the industry. We are confident their expanded oversight will provide exceptional value to our diverse clients.”
The responsibilities, oversight and areas of expertise of each leader are summarized below:
- Cameron J. Palmer, MAI, AI-GRS, Managing Director - Executive Vice President, will lead Newmark’s strategic efforts in valuation, business development and client service across Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada as the Market Leader - Southwest. With more than 15 years of experience, Palmer’s expertise spans all property types, including multifamily property appraisals, feasibility studies, highest and best use analyses and redevelopment consultations, offering comprehensive solutions for clients, including private investors, financial institutions, government agencies and developers.
- James E. Agner, MAI, AI-GRS, MRICS, SGA, Senior Managing Director, Market Leader-Florida/Caribbean and newly appointed Specialty Practice Co-Leader - Golf Courses. With over 35 years of experience, Agner will continue to manage the region’s operations, in addition to co-leading the national golf course practice in his dual role. Leveraging his decades of expertise to deliver comprehensive advisory solutions, his extensive experience includes appraising golf courses, leisure properties and resorts along with complex commercial assets for clients such as financial institutions, developers and corporate property owners.
- Tony Roberts, Senior Managing Director, Market Leader, expands his purview beyond Michigan to include Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, overseeing regional business development, recruitment of top valuation professionals, management and review of appraisal reports, with a focus on delivering exceptional service to clients. Roberts brings more than 15 years of experience in appraising and consulting on a broad spectrum of existing and proposed commercial property types including office, industrial, retail and multifamily commercial real estate, in addition to special use assets like seniors living and student housing, mobile home parks (MHPs/MHCs) and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties, educational and religious facilities, along with mixed-use developments.
About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, Newmark generated revenues of over $2.7 billion. As of December 31, 2024, Newmark and our business partners together operated from approximately 170 offices with more than 8,000 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
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