Newmark Professionals Recognized as Certified Site Selection Consultants; Gregg Wassmansdorf Instrumental in Establishing the Credential

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Newmark (NYSE:NMRK) announced on October 9, 2025 that several Global Strategy professionals earned the newly launched Certified Site Selection Consultant™ (CSSC) credential from the Site Selectors Guild.

Gregg Wassmansdorf, Senior Managing Director of Global Strategy, played a key role in developing and trademarking the CSSC credential. The designation was awarded to 64 location advisors following a rigorous vetting process intended to validate proficiency, ethics and expertise in corporate location advisory.

Newmark highlighted its Global Strategy team as the largest group of Site Selectors Guild members worldwide and noted credentialed staff across senior and associate ranks, including Bob Hess, Gregg Wassmansdorf, Kim Moore, Spencer Schobert, David Dera, John Longshore, Ramya Gowda and Carlos Sanchez.

NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark announces that several Global Strategy professionals have been recognized by the Site Selectors Guild with the newly launched Certified Site Selection Consultant™ (CSSC) credential, the first and only international designation for excellence in corporate location advisory. Newmark's Gregg Wassmansdorf, Senior Managing Director of Global Strategy, was instrumental in developing and trademarking this new credential, underscoring his leadership and lasting contributions to the profession.

"The Site Selectors Guild sets the standard for ethics, proficiency and expertise," said Luis Alvarado, Chief Operating Officer.  "Newmark's active engagement with the Guild reflects our commitment to these values and reinforces our position as the platform for top talent in the industry."

Liz Hart, President of Leasing, North America, Newmark, added: "Earning the CSSC credential reinforces Newmark's position as a trusted advisor in the real estate industry—demonstrating our commitment to excellence and confidence clients place in us to navigate complex, high-stakes location and real estate decisions with proven expertise."

This prestigious international credential was awarded to 64 highly qualified location advisors who have amassed deep experience guiding corporate location decision-making, while making valuable contributions to the profession and practice of site selection. The awardees have undergone a rigorous vetting process to ensure that every consultant has attained the highest levels of proficiency, ethics and expertise in the site selection and corporate location advisory profession.

"This designation sets a new standard for excellence in our profession and provides companies and communities with confidence that they are working with the most qualified advisors," said Wassmansdorf. "I'm proud to see so many of my Newmark colleagues recognized among the first to hold this credential, reflecting the depth and caliber of our team's expertise in guiding complex corporate location decisions worldwide."

With the most Site Selectors Guild members globally, Newmark's Global Strategy team brings recognized expertise in location strategy. Housed within Occupier Solutions, the practice provides data driven site selection, footprint optimization, and incentives advisory to support complex decisions. Credential recipients include:

• Full Members (credentialed):
  • Bob Hess, Vice Chairman
  • Gregg Wassmansdorf, Senior Managing Director
  • Kim Moore, Executive Managing Director
  • Spencer Schobert, Senior Managing Director
  • David Dera, Senior Managing Director
  • John Longshore, Senior Managing Director
• Associate Members (on track for credentials):
  • Ramya Gowda, Managing Director
  • Carlos Sanchez, Managing Director

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 June 30, 2025, Newmark generated revenues of over $2.9 billion. As of June 30, 2025, Newmark and its business partners together operated from 165 offices with over 8,400 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

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FAQ

What did Newmark announce on October 9, 2025 regarding site selection credentials for NMRK?

Newmark announced several Global Strategy professionals earned the new CSSC credential from the Site Selectors Guild on October 9, 2025.

Who at Newmark helped develop and trademark the CSSC credential?

Gregg Wassmansdorf, Senior Managing Director of Global Strategy, was instrumental in developing and trademarking the CSSC credential.

How many advisors received the new CSSC credential recognized with Newmark's announcement?

The credential was awarded to 64 location advisors following a rigorous vetting process.

Which Newmark Global Strategy leaders were named as credential recipients in the NMRK announcement?

Named credential recipients include Bob Hess, Gregg Wassmansdorf, Kim Moore, Spencer Schobert, David Dera, John Longshore, Ramya Gowda, and Carlos Sanchez.

What services does Newmark's Global Strategy practice provide following the CSSC recognition?

The practice provides data-driven site selection, footprint optimization, and incentives advisory to support complex corporate location decisions.

What does the CSSC credential signify for companies working with Newmark (NMRK)?

The CSSC credential signals that advisors have passed a vetting process intended to confirm high levels of proficiency, ethics and expertise in corporate location advisory.