Derek Lichtfuss serves as a Managing Director in Newmark’s Columbus, Ohio office, where he has focused primarily on Industrial and Office Sales & Leasing. In his four years at Newmark, Derek has completed over 100 transactions, with total square footage in excess of 2,000,000. Derek has transacted in office and industrial deals ranging from 2,000 to 220,000 SF. Derek has been selected as a ‘Rising Star’ nationally at Newmark in each of the past 3 years and was awarded the Columbus Board of Realtor’s Rookie of the Year in 2017. Additionally, Derek has his Master’s in Real Estate Finance & Development from Georgetown University. Derek is a ULI member and 2019 Chair of the Columbus Board of Realtors Commercial Recognition Committee.