Emilee Talks CRE on WHUP

Pickett Sprouse Commercial Real Estate Broker Emilee Collins, CCIM recently offered her insights into the local commercial real estate market with WHUP Radio’s Mr. B as part of the 3-D news.

Listen to what she had to say about some of the challenges, complexities, and advantages of working in commercial real estate in Hillsborough and Orange County, why it’s so important to get the right fit when matching tenants and buyers with properties, and why industrial properties have become one of her primary areas of expertise

Episode 17 | Inside the CCIM Designation with PJ Doherty

May 6, 2026

In this Behind the Building episode, Emilee Collins, CCIM sits down with Marcus Thomas, AIA, NCARB, President and CEO of KEi Architects, to explore the intersection of visionary design and community impact. As the leader of a prominent minority-owned architecture firm serving the Southeast, Marcus brings a unique perspective on how thoughtful design drives long-term institutional goals and equitable growth.

Episode 16 | Cost Segregation Explained with Kevin Giles

April 9, 2026

In this episode, Emilee Collins, CCIM sits down with Kevin Giles, Director at Giles Flythe Engineers, to pull back the curtain on the technical and financial lifecycles of commercial real estate. Since 2010, Kevin has been a pivotal partner for investors and developers, providing the critical due diligence and tax optimization strategies that turn a “good deal” into a high-performing asset.

Episode 15 | User-first design in Commercial Architecture with Marcus Thomas, AIA

March 26, 2026

In this Behind the Building episode, Emilee Collins, CCIM sits down with Marcus Thomas, AIA, NCARB, President and CEO of KEi Architects, to explore the intersection of visionary design and community impact. As the leader of a prominent minority-owned architecture firm serving the Southeast, Marcus brings a unique perspective on how thoughtful design drives long-term institutional goals and equitable growth.