John Crossman, CCIM, CRX

John Crossman, CCIM, CRX

Winter Park, Florida, United States
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    Jun 2, 2024

    Crossman Career Builders

    Crossman Career Builders provides workforce training and development. We specialize in challenging topics including…

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  • Leaders Making Impact in the Community
    Sep 6, 2023

    Leaders Making Impact in the Community

    On The Crossman Conversation this month, four guests who are motivated by helping others and share my mission of giving…

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  • The Future is Bright for Commercial Real Estate
    Sep 6, 2023

    The Future is Bright for Commercial Real Estate

    August was a wonderful month full of wisdom from leaders in real estate and a chance to peer into real estate’s future…

  • A Call to Action for Diversity
    May 31, 2023

    A Call to Action for Diversity

    One of the most talented individuals I know is Craig Robinson. The first time I met him—when he was still serving as an…

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Experience

  • The Crossman Conversation

    Orlando, Florida, United States

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    Orlando, Florida, United States

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    Orlando, Florida Area

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    Orlando, FL

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    Greater New York City Area

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    New York

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    Orlando, Florida Area

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    Orlando, Florida Area

Education

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Board Member

    Peace and Justice Institute

    - Present 3 years

    Education

    The Peace and Justice Institute at Valencia College promotes peace and justice for all. Our aim is to nurture an inclusive, caring and respectful environment on campus and within our community - one where conflict leads to growth and transformation.

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    UNCF Orlando

    UNCF

    - Present 5 years 2 months

    Education

    UNCF empowers more students more than 60000 students to get to and through college each year.

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    Trustee

    Bethune-Cookman University

    - Present 3 years

    Education

    https://www.cookman.edu/about_BCU/administration/trustees.html

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    Seminoles Boosters Golden Chief

    Florida State University

    - Present 3 years

    Education

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    Real Estate Foundation Board member

    Florida State University

    - Present 3 years 7 months

    Education

    The Florida State University Real Estate Foundation provides expertise and support for all of Florida State University’s real estate needs. We create value for the University by working with it to accept and manage gifts of real estate, facilitate strategic acquisitions of real estate, create and execute long-term strategic plans and develop properties for the benefit of Florida State, its students and the state of Florida.

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    Executive Advisory Board Member

    Florida State University

    - Present 9 years 11 months

    Education

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    Mentor

    Florida State University

    - Present 8 years

    Education

    A 10-week program during which the mentor and mentee interact one-on-one, using the program outline to talk about professional topics determined by the mentor and mentee. This is an opportunity for the mentor to share life experiences and provide business advice to the mentee.

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    Executive Board Member - Real Estate Program

    Florida State University

    - Present 17 years 5 months

    Education

    The Executive Board assists in advancing the Real Estate Program's visibility and national standing; serve as an advisor to Program's faculty; assist in developing strategies to enhance Program's resources as well as career counseling, mentoring and placement of the Program's students.

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    Leader of Retail Development Council (RDC)

    ULI

    - 3 years

    Economic Empowerment

    The Retail Development Council (RDC) promotes the development, rehab, re-use, and/or acquisition of retail properties as well as the financing, leasing, management and distribution of respective assets.

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    Member of Foundation Board

    Winter Park High School

    - 3 years 10 months

    Education

  • UCF Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving Graphic

    The President’s Circle

    UCF Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving

    - Present 5 years 7 months

    Education

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    The Black & Gold Society

    UCF Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving

    - Present 5 years 7 months

    Education

  • Member, The Foundation Board

    Florida A&M University

    - Present 9 years 7 months

    Education

    The FAMU Foundation assists with vital progress for the University. Through the Board of Directors, institutional constituents, and community donors, devout and contributions of consistent support sustain, strengthen, and broaden the quality of University programs and education.

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    Member, Collaborative Community Council (3C)

    AdventHealth

    - Present 8 years 3 months

    Health

    The Collaborative Community Council (3C) serves as a subcommittee of the AdventHealth Board provides additional oversight and recommendations for community benefit investments. The 3C reviews and approves strategic community benefit initiatives, funded through the Community Health Impact Connection (CHiC).
    • Strategic initiatives are innovative pilots designed to improve the health of the Central Florida community and reduce preventable medical costs and interventions.

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    Member, Pegasus Real Estate Society

    University of Central Florida

    - Present 8 years

    Education

  • Advisory Council Member

    Florida A&M University

    - Present 6 years 3 months

    Education

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    Faculty at the University of Shopping Centers

    ICSC

    - 4 years

    Education

    I taught at the University of Shopping Centers in 2014, 2013, and 2010.

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    Board Member

    ICSC Foundation Board

    - 8 years

    Economic Empowerment

    • Initiated undergraduate real estate programs in 100+ historically black colleges and universities
    • Personally, raised over $840,000 for 25+ universities

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    Faculty at the John Riordan School

    ICSC

    - 4 years 5 months

    Economic Empowerment

    The John T. Riordan School for Retail Real Estate Professionals is a uniquely targeted program, where attendees will master core concepts, share ideas, and identify successful strategies alongside colleagues from around the world.

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    FOTY Awards Advisory Council Member

    American Diabetes Association

    - 3 years 9 months

    Health

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    Mentor

    University of Florida

    - 11 months

    Education

    A 10-month mentorship with UF MSRE student, Denise Fierro. Provided her with expertise on leadership, community, leasing and property management.

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    Executive Board Member

    Central Care Mission

    - 5 years 1 month

    Poverty Alleviation

    Visionary leadership seeking ways to serve our community.

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    Trustee and Vice Chairman

    Valencia College

    - 3 years 9 months

    Education

    Appointed by Governor Rick Scott.
    • Grew to the 17th largest college or University in the US. Recognized as the #1 ranked community college in the US.

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    Guest Speaker

    The Jobs Partnership of Florida

    - 4 years

    Economic Empowerment

    For four years, I was honored to teach a class on integrity. I defined integrity as truth plus action. Meaning, when we know the truth, we must act to be people of integrity.

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    Member National Board of Directors in the Alumni Association

    Florida State University

    - 7 years 1 month

    Education

    The chief governing body of the FSU Alumni Association, representing the interests ensures the success of the association through the approval of an annual budget, setting policy, following the Strategic Plan, providing input, guidance, oversight, and expertise.

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    Commissioner

    Orlando Housing Authority of Florida

    - Present 2 years 11 months

    Economic Empowerment

Projects

  • Orlando Campus Advisory Board

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    The Orlando Campus Advisory Board exists to support the long-term growth and development of PBA Orlando within the Central Florida community. Members of the board volunteer their time and expertise because they believe in the mission of PBA and desire to see more lives impacted through Christian higher education.

    Other creators

  • Bithlo Transformation Advisory Group

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    A student-led movement, Project Bithlo works campus-wide to engage student organizations and faculty with the work already happening in Bithlo through collaborating with the nonprofit organization, United Global Outreach (UGO).
    • A certified 501(c)(3) organization, UGO has been heavily involved in transforming the lives of Bithlo residents through the establishment of a community center and private school called Orange County Academy (OCA).
    • The community center is serving as a safe…

    A student-led movement, Project Bithlo works campus-wide to engage student organizations and faculty with the work already happening in Bithlo through collaborating with the nonprofit organization, United Global Outreach (UGO).
    • A certified 501(c)(3) organization, UGO has been heavily involved in transforming the lives of Bithlo residents through the establishment of a community center and private school called Orange County Academy (OCA).
    • The community center is serving as a safe space for Bithlo residents to come together and receive services like free meals, medical care, and mental counseling with a playground, wi-fi for Internet access, a GED program, and a coffee shop with a library for residents to use.

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Honors & Awards

  • Honors & Awards 2014-Present

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    Top 500 Business Leaders - Florida Trends Magazine, 2019
    Community Award - Avant-Garde Network, 2019
    Florida State University Business Hall of Fame – Youngest Inductee
    Honorary Alumnus of University of Florida
    Florida Trend Magazine - Top 500 Most Influential Business Leaders
    African American Chamber - Humanitarian of the Year
    Orlando Business Journal – 2018 CEO of the Year
    Central Florida Diabetes Association - Father of the Year
    Orlando Business Journal…

    Top 500 Business Leaders - Florida Trends Magazine, 2019
    Community Award - Avant-Garde Network, 2019
    Florida State University Business Hall of Fame – Youngest Inductee
    Honorary Alumnus of University of Florida
    Florida Trend Magazine - Top 500 Most Influential Business Leaders
    African American Chamber - Humanitarian of the Year
    Orlando Business Journal – 2018 CEO of the Year
    Central Florida Diabetes Association - Father of the Year
    Orlando Business Journal CEO of the Year, 2018
    Real Estate Forum 2018 Retail Influencers Award, 2018
    Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award - Boy Scouts of America Central Florida Council, 2018
    Onyx Awards Publisher's Award, 2016
    UNCF Champions of Education, 2016
    Father of the Year - American Diabetes Association, 2016
    Nonfiction Authors Association Gold Award Winner, 2016
    Personal Empowerment Award by The Central Florida Urban League, 2016
    Reverend Kenneth C. Crossman Bridge presented by The Florida State Legislature and Governor Rick Scott, 2016
    Cornerstone Award - Central FL Urban League, 2016
    African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida Humanitarian of the Year,
    2016
    Member, 2015
    NAIOP Central Florida Past President, 2015
    NAIOP Board of Directors President, 2014
    Honorary University of Florida Alumnus, 2014
    Orlando Sentinel Power Broker, 2014
    Chair of Urban Lifestyle and Tourism Committee for Project DT, 2014
    Underground Railroad Award Presented by the U.S. House of Representative, 2014
    Casselberry Community Task Force, 2014
    Small Business Owners Influence, 2014
    Florida State University National Society of Collegiate Scholars Distinguished, 2014

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • Florida State University Alumni Association

    Lifetime Member

    http://www.fsu.edu/

  • Florida State University Varsity Club

    Lifetime Member

    http://www.fsu.edu/

  • Honorary University of Florida Alumnus

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    Joining members like Coach Urban Meyer and Governor Jeb Bush http://www.ufl.edu/

  • Shopping Center Business Editorial Board

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    http://www.shoppingcenterbusiness.com/

  • The University of Mississippi Alumni Association

    Lifetime Joint Member

    http://www.olemiss.edu/

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