About Cresa
We find and foster the best environment for every business.
WHO WE ARE
We believe occupiers deserve better. A better space to work, create, build, grow. A better outcome for their people and organization. A better partner who puts their needs first. That’s why Cresa is on a mission to empower occupiers everywhere. To help them navigate the landscape, tilting the playing field in their favor and giving them an insider’s edge.

- Mission
- Purpose
- Values
Our mission is to find and foster the best environment for every business. The best space to work, create, build, grow. The best outcome for your people and organization.
Our Team
Leadership
Gary Gregg
Executive Chairman
Managing Principal Gary Gregg specializes in corporate account management, overseeing one of the leading occupier representation portfolio account teams based in Arizona.
Tod Lickerman
Chief Executive Officer
With over 35 years of experience leading and growing real estate firms at the highest levels in the industry, Tod’s focus is continuing to invest in Cresa’s global capabilities, services, and client experience.
Kathryn Ditmars
General Counsel, Chief Human Resources Officer
Ryndy is the General Counsel and Chief Human Resources Officer of Cresa. She leads Cresa’s Legal and HR functions, with a focus on developing talent strategies and collaborating with Cresa’s leadership team.
Darren Woodson
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Darren played safety with Dallas Cowboys from 1992 to 2004. He's a three-time Super Bowl winner, a five-time Pro Bowl player, is in the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor, and is an NFL Hall of Fame semifinalist, finally on a personal note he's one of the kindest people on the planet and someone I am very humble to call my friend. Darren, thank you for sharing some of your story and thoughts with us today.
Read MoreCOMMUNITY
Cresa
A
brief
history
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1993
: Cresa is formed as an alliance of five commercial real estate firms that serve tenants exclusively. -
1995
: Cresa expands to 30 offices. -
1996
: First Canadian office opens in Toronto. -
1997
: Project Management services offered. -
1998
: Cresa expands to 40 offices. -
2000
: Lease Administration, Site Selection and Capital Markets services offered. -
2003
: Realcomm names Cresa one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Brokerage Firms. -
2004
: Cresa wins a 5th consecutive William F. Dorsey award for service excellence. -
2007
: Inc. 500 ranks Cresa as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. -
2008
: Expansion to 50 offices, making Cresa the largest occupier-only CRE firm in North America. -
2011
: The United Space Alliance names Cresa Service Provider of the Year. -
2012
: Inc. magazine bestows the Hire Power Award on Cresa in recognition of its growth in employment in the commercial real estate industry. -
2013
: Cresa Cares (501c3) is formed to promote volunteer and charitable donation initiatives. -
2013
: Cresa celebrates 20 successful years. -
2015
: For the second time in a row, the Watkins Research Group ranks Cresa #1 in Client Advocacy among CRE firms. -
2020
: Formalization of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Council. -
2021
: Hickey partnership expands Site Selection and Incentives offering.
Knight Frank partnership adds international advisory capabilities in 300+ cities throughout the world.
Tod Lickerman joins Cresa as Chief Executive Officer. -
2022
: Acquisition of leading tenant representation firm esrp bolsters Texas market coverage.
Greg Schementi joins as President. -
2023
: GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum names Cresa as one of CRE's Best Places to Work. -
2024
: Cresa Acquires Leading North American Project Management Firm Pacific Program Management PPM