Jeff Tumbarello

Owner/Broker at Steelbridge Realty LLC

Speaker

Jeff Tumbarello is a seasoned Real Estate Broker and a respected leader in Southwest Florida’s real estate community. Originally from Stuart, Florida, Jeff’s journey brought him to SWFL following his service in the United States Marine Corps. He has since made it his home, where he resides with his wife, Cristina Tumbarello. With a robust career spanning over two decades, Jeff has delivered market analytics and product modeling for capital markets and prominent private equity firms. He has played a key role in high-stakes transactions, including large-scale bulk asset acquisitions and distressed note sales. Since 2009, Jeff has excelled as a broker in commercial real estate, managing diverse projects such as expansive office complexes in Cape Coral, distressed gulf-access development sites in Naples, and major warehouse properties between Sarasota and Fort Myers. He remains a dynamic force in commercial leasing, leveraging his deep industry expertise. A real estate investor since 1997, Jeff has engaged in nearly every facet of investment transactions, earning a reputation for versatility and insight. His thought leadership has positioned him as a sought-after expert, collaborating with media outlets including NPR, Bloomberg, Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, NBC, ABC, WINK, Fox, Fort Myers News-Press, Naples Daily News, Fort Myers Weekly, and Gulf Coast Business Journal on topics ranging from market statistics to foreclosure trends. In 2003, Jeff co-founded the Southwest Florida Real Estate Investment Association (SWFL REIA) alongside three fellow investors, establishing a platform dedicated to education and networking for real estate professionals. He also served as a trainer and speaker for the Florida Housing Coalition, sharing his knowledge with a broader audience. A proud veteran, Jeff served as an infantryman with the First Battalion, Third Marines during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. His disciplined approach and commitment to excellence continue to define his professional endeavors.