Brett Hunsaker
Chief Growth Officer
Brett Hunsaker serves as Chief Growth Officer for Ackerman & Co., one of the most established and respected commercial real estate companies in the Southern U.S. Brett leads the firm’s strategic initiatives focused on growth, marketing, revenue generation and new business development. In this role, Brett works across all service lines to expand the firm’s market presence, strengthen client relationships and drive new opportunities for the company’s platform.
With more than 40 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Brett has held senior leadership roles at several of the world’s largest brokerage firms, including Newmark Knight Frank, Grubb & Ellis and CBRE. Throughout his career, he has overseen brokerage operations, strategic planning, business development, recruitment and client relationship management across multiple markets.
Brett is widely known throughout the industry for his expertise in relationship-driven business development and is often referred to by colleagues as “Mr. Schmooze.” He is a frequent speaker on topics including networking strategy, business development and building long-term professional relationships that lead to successful transactions.
He has also developed extensive marketing and business development programs designed to help brokerage professionals leverage firm services, foster cross-selling opportunities, and build strategic relationships with C-suite decision makers.