James Defusto

James Defusto is a Director with Marcus & Millichap in the firm’s Tampa office, specializing in the sale of industrial, flex, and industrial outdoor storage (IOS) assets throughout Florida. He is a proactive, hardworking advisor focused on exceeding client expectations and delivering measurable, positive outcomes.

James is known for his professional yet approachable working relationships and for valuing his clients through honest guidance, strategic thinking, and a disciplined focus on protecting their outcome — not simply closing a transaction. His success is driven by the Marcus & Millichap platform, leveraging advanced property marketing technology, proprietary market research, and analytical forecasting supported by the industry’s largest and most highly trained brokerage team.

With over five years of experience, James has successfully closed 40+ transactions totaling more than $100 million in value & 600,000 + in square feet. His performance has earned him multiple firmwide recognitions, including Rookie of the Year, Two-Time Charlie Hustle Award, Two Time Breakout Year, and Best Year Ever Award, along with two promotions within 12 months and multiple Sales Recognition Awards.

Originally from Nottingham, England, James earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sport Business from Saint Leo University, where he was an academically cited student-athlete and twice captained the men’s tennis team to NCAA Finals appearances. Prior to joining Marcus & Millichap, James served as Director of Tennis Sales at the world-renowned Saddlebrook Tennis Academy, where he refined his entrepreneurial skill set while serving clients globally.

License: FL: SL3517817