Rick Cain

Rick Cain is a Principal at Avison Young, a commercial real estate firm, based in Gainesville, Florida.1 He has an extensive background in commercial real estate and specializes in representing a wide range of clients in multi-million-dollar transactions.12

Professional Background

Rick holds two prestigious designations in the commercial real estate industry:

• CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member)
• SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors)

These designations recognize his expertise in commercial and investment real estate, as well as his strong transactional history.1

Areas of Expertise

Rick's areas of focus at Avison Young include:

• Capital Markets Group
• Landlord Representation
• Tenant Representation
• Office Real Estate

Notable Achievements

Rick has been involved in several significant commercial real estate projects, including:

• Tioga Town Center
• Magnolia Parke
• Progress Park
• 5001 Building at Celebration Pointe
• Wells Fargo Building
• Union Street Station
• 800 Second in the Innovation District1

He has also represented high-profile tenants such as SharpSpring, Axogen, Northwestern Mutual Insurance, Gas South, TIAA, Tower Hill Insurance, Vystar Credit Union, the City of Gainesville, and the University of Florida.1

Background and Experience

Before his career in commercial real estate, Rick was a multi-unit owner and operator of national franchise restaurant and bar concepts. This entrepreneurial experience gives him unique insights into the needs of tenants, business owners, and investors.1

Education and Professional Affiliations

• Graduate of Wake Forest University
• Member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
• Member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI)
• Former Chairman of the City of Gainesville Development Review Board
• Served on the Economic Development Committee for the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce1

In 2020, Rick was promoted to Principal at Avison Young as part of the firm's 2020 principal class.3