About

M. Evans Howell is an Executive Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield. Mr. Howell is an established professional in the real estate due diligence field with over 29 years of experience. His extensive experience includes managing numerous due diligence projects and portfolios for national clients, including investors, equity funds, insurers, CMBS, HUD, and Fannie/Freddie lenders. His knowledge of environmental and engineering due diligence relative to real estate transactions is a significant asset to Cushman & Wakefield’s clients.

Mr. Howell has managed all aspects of due diligence services including:

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Phase II Subsurface Investigations
• Site characterizations and remediation
• Property Condition Assessments
• Probable Maximum Loss Scenario Expected Loss (PML/SEL)
• Asbestos Abatement and Monitoring
• Lead-Based Paint Surveys
• Moisture Intrusion and Mold Surveys
• ALTA Surveys
• Zoning Reports

During his career, he has served as Executive Managing Director for a national assessment and valuation firm, Executive Vice President at a National Due Diligence firm, Senior Vice President for a former Fortune 500 company and a national environmental/engineering firm, and was principal at his own firm in Southern California. He was formerly in charge of business development and overall management of technical operations throughout the entire central United States, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean. Mr. Howell’s specific expertise includes:

• Fannie/Freddie Mac
• HUD FHA
• Large Portfolio Management
• CMBS

Education

• Master of Science, Environmental Science, California State University, Fullerton
• Bachelor of Science, Earth & Planetary Sciences, University of Louisiana

Affiliations

• Registered Environmental Assessor (REA) 06257
• Registered Environmental Professional (REPA) 825011
• AHERA Certified Asbestos Consultant
• Supervisor, Hazardous Materials Handling & Response