Jim Scalo Named Member-at-Large of the 2026 NAI Global Leadership Board
Jim Scalo, Founder and CEO of NAI Burns Scalo, has been named a Member-at-Large of the 2026 NAI Global Leadership Board. NAI Global is one of the world’s leading commercial real estate brokerage firms, and its Leadership Board brings together respected leaders from across the network to help guide strategic priorities and strengthen collaboration worldwide.
A visionary entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience, Scalo has built NAI Burns Scalo into one of the largest integrated real estate firms in Western Pennsylvania. Under his leadership, the firm has grown its portfolio to more than 5 million square feet of commercial real estate assets and continues to expand through innovative, market-shaping developments and strategic growth initiatives.
“Jim’s entrepreneurial mindset and long-term vision have driven meaningful growth within his firm and across his market,” said Alexander Waddey, President & CEO of NAI Global. “He brings a strategic perspective and deep operational experience that will be invaluable to the Leadership Board. As a Member-at-Large, Jim will help advance our shared commitment to innovation, collaboration and performance across the NAI Global network.”
The NAI Leadership Board provides proactive leadership to increase profitability, professionalism, technical capability, integrity and standards of practice throughout the organization. It fosters and promotes initiatives, education and communication that elevate engagement and performance across NAI Global offices and professionals.
Scalo will also serve on the NAI Global Executive Leadership Committee, comprised of executive committee officers, past chairs and NAI Global’s executive leadership team. This group ensures alignment of strategies, goals and objectives so the organization can operate efficiently under a shared vision.
“NAI Global’s strength comes from the collaboration and expertise of its professionals across every market we serve. I’m grateful for the opportunity to help guide the organization’s strategic direction and support the continued growth, innovation, and performance that define the NAI network,” said Jim Scalo, CEO at NAI Burns Scalo.
About NAI Burns Scalo
NAI Burns Scalo, an investment and advisory organization headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integral part of NAI Global, which spans over 325 offices across 55 countries. Currently with offices in Florida, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, our strategic positioning ensures exceptional outcomes for clients with access to over 6,000 professionals worldwide. With nearly 100 dedicated specialists, we seamlessly integrate into this expansive network, excelling both locally and globally.
Since 1956, we’ve been at the forefront of providing commercial real estate services such as brokerage, property management, development, and construction. We’ve learned the ropes, navigated the tides, and honed expertise that only comes from over six decades of experience. This is about more than just finding a commercial space for your business. It’s about delivering life‑changing real estate experiences to propel you forward. To learn more, visit naiburnsscalo.com.
About NAI Global
NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm. NAI Global offices are leaders in their local markets and work in unison to provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. NAI Global has more than 325 offices strategically located throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with over 5,800 local market professionals, managing in excess of 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes in excess of $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions throughout the world.
NAI Global provides a complete range of corporate and institutional real estate services, including brokerage and leasing, property and facilities management, real estate investment and capital market services, due diligence, global supply chain and logistics consulting and related advisory services. To learn more, visit www.naiglobal.com.