Dave Bevirt

COO

Dave Bevirt is a 39-year veteran in the commercial real estate industry. Prior to joining Ellison, Dave was an Executive Vice President of Corporate Leasing and Strategy at Strategic Property Partners (SPP),  leading leasing efforts for Water Street Tampa, one of the largest mixed-use projects in the United States.

Prior to joining SPP in 2018, Mr. Bevirt was Senior Vice President with Brookfield Properties where he was responsible for all leasing and marketing efforts for the portfolio’s 25 core and opportunity fund assets in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, totaling 8 million square feet. 

Bevirt holds a B.S. in Landscape Architecture and M.S. in Urban Planning from Purdue University. His academic background has provided a strong foundation for his innovative approach to real estate development.

In addition to his professional achievements, Bevirt has been actively engaged in the Tampa Bay community. Serving as past board member with the Tampa Bay EDC, Lions World Vision Institute, enterprise Florida, Inc., and Tampa Bay Chamber. He currently serves as a Board Member at the Florida Aquarium, and is a member of the St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation.