Two Years as NAI Burns Scalo: How Global Involvement Powers Local Impact

Two years after fully rebranding as NAI Burns Scalo, our firm’s integration into the NAI Global network continues to take shape in meaningful and measurable ways. What began as a strategic alignment has evolved into active participation across leadership councils, committees, and boards that influence how we think, collaborate, and serve clients.   

As our organization has expanded its geographic footprint into West Virginia and Southwest Florida, our professionals have also deepened their involvement with NAI Global, bringing insight, shared best practices, and industry perspective back to our teams and clients every day.  

Active participation in NAI Global leadership provides direct access to industry trends, peer collaboration, and strategic insights that strengthen our advisory capabilities across markets.   

Scott DiGuglielmo, SIOR 
Executive Vice President of Global Brokerage & Strategic Growth
_{NAI Global: Young Professionals Leadership Council; Office Leadership Council; Principals, Directors, and Managers Group}  

“My involvement with NAI Global boards and committees allows me to collaborate with top advisors across markets and stay closely connected to national trends and best-in-class brokerage practices. That perspective directly enhances how we serve our clients in multi-market assignments.” 

Curt Starr, SIOR 
Senior Vice President of Corporate Advisory Services
_{NAI Global: Elite Corporate Services Council; Industrial Leadership Council} 

“Through NAI Elite Corporate Services Council, our firm stays connected to an international network of top CRE professionals and current market trends, ensuring our clients receive seamless execution no matter where their needs take them.”  

Across service lines, involvement in NAI Global fosters meaningful knowledge exchange, exposing our teams to different perspectives that improve how we operate and respond to new challenges. 

Bob Fittipaldo
Vice President of Property Management Services
_{NAI Global: Property Management Leadership Council}  

“Being a member of an NAI Global committee has supported my growth as a property management professional by connecting me with peers who share a commitment to improvement. The knowledge-sharing and varied perspectives become extremely valuable when navigating new challenges and opportunities.”  

Maggie Marsteller
Marketing Manager
_{NAI Global: Marketing Leadership Council}  

“My involvement with the council has strengthened my strategic perspective through collaboration, shared best practices, and exposure to innovative marketing approaches across the network. 

At the highest levels, leadership involvement ensures that our firm both contributes to and benefits from shaping the global network’s direction. 

Jim Scalo
CEO
_{NAI Global: Board of Directors, Executive Committee} 

“Active participation at the board level ensures our firm both contributes to and benefits from the strategic direction of the NAI Global networks, strengthening our ability to service our clients and grow alongside best-in-class organizations worldwide.” 

As NAI Burns Scalo approaches the two-year milestone of its rebrand, this level of engagement across the NAI Global network reflects more than affiliation. It demonstrates a commitment to leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement that directly supports our clients, strengthens our teams, and reinforces the value of a global connection with local execution.   

NAI Global Leadership & Board Involvement  

• Jim Scalo – Board of Directors, Executive Committee 
• Scott DiGuglielmo – Young Professionals Leadership Council; Office Leadership Council; Principals, Directors, and Managers Group  
• Curt Starr – Elite Corporate Services Council; Industrial Leadership Council  
• Bob Fittipaldo – Property Management Leadership Council  
• Maggie Marsteller – Marketing Leadership Council  

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.