Dan DeSoto, Jr, Realtor®

Originally from Baltimore, MD, Dan DeSoto brings a longtime relationship with the Sarasota-Manatee community, having owned a residence here since 2001 before permanently relocating in 2010. This enduring familiarity with the area serves as a benefit to his customers, who choose his expertise on residential opportunities throughout University Park, Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton.

A Realtor® since 2012, Da... more.n’s professional corporate background helped develop his strong people and leadership skills, involving higher level management roles and international interaction. In his past employment, Dan served as President of Suddath Global Logistics at The Suddath Companies, providing transportation and supply chain management services for corporations around the world. He also managed the corporate real estate activities for North America as the managing director and executive vice president with Kuehne & Nagel, a global supply chain leader. In this position, he was responsible for the Contract Logistics Division and over 15 million square feet of warehouse and office space. This experience created an excellent platform to transition his career to the real estate industry.

To enhance the level of service he provides homebuyers and sellers, Dan has completed courses in coaching and mentoring, leadership, customer excellence and effective negotiation. In his spare time, he enjoys boating, working out at the gym and traveling with his wife Margie—a corporate travel consultant. Their blended families consist of four adult children, three girls and one boy.
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