Lee & Associates South Florida Enhances Retail Leasing Team With Addition Of Principal

Lee & Associates South Florida significantly enhanced its retail leasing team with the addition of Stephen DeMeo as Principal.

DeMeo focuses on retail leasing and has strong national tenant relationships.

DeMeo brings a wealth of experience to Lee & Associates South Florida. He exclusively represents national retail brands across South Florida and New York. Past and present tenant representative clients include Citizens Bank, Home Depot, Hyatt Hotels, McDonald’s, Morton’s Steakhouse, Jos A Bank, Skechers and Yankee Candle.

Prior to joining Lee & Associates South Florida, DeMeo established and operated his own brokerage in upstate New York. That followed a decade-long tenure as one of the key members of Cushman & Wakefield’s Upstate New York retail and industrial teams. In these roles, DeMeo served as a trusted advisor to both landlords and tenants.

“Stephen DeMeo’s arrival adds an experienced retail veteran to our roster,” Lee & Associates South Florida President Matthew Rotolante said. “His skill set, knowledge and client relationships will be an exciting opportunity for local retailers and landlords to enjoy better performance with their site selection and negotiations. Stephen is poised to take his dealmaking capabilities to even greater heights by leveraging the Lee national platform and referral network.”

DeMeo is an active member of ICSC. He graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

“Lee & Associates South Florida quickly stood out as the ideal new professional home for me,” DeMeo said. “The firm gives its brokers the premier tools and support needed to succeed in a highly competitive market. I am excited to bolster our retail leasing presence in South Florida and collaborate with my talented colleagues across the country.”