With 27 years of capital markets experience, eighteen with C&W, Gilbert has completed over 600 transactions valued at nearly $7 billion. Mr. Gilbert joined C&W in 1997 as a Director within the South Florida Capital Markets Group, specializing in the disposition and financing of investment properties.

Prior to C&W, Mr. Gilbert co-founded and served as President and Principal of Venturvest Realty Corporation ("Venturvest"), a regional real estate service organization with offices throughout Florida. In his capacity at Venturvest, Mr. Gilbert was responsible for a portfolio of over four million square feet of property and was also successful in completing nearly $1 billion in disposition, financing and lease transactions from 1992 through 1997.

Most importantly he has been married to his wife Belinda for 25 years and they have 3 children; Stuart (23), Brett (19) and Grace (17).