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Matt Field Joins the NAIOP SFBA Podcast to Talk Strategy and Market Cycles
The latest episode of the NAIOP SFBA Podcast is now live! Host Drew Hess sits down with Matt Field, Vice Chairman at TMG Partners, for a candid conversation on leadership through market cycles, structuring complex deals, and why mentorship and community engagement are essential to lasting success.
With stories from iconic projects like 680 Folsom, PG&E’s Oakland HQ, and Landmark at One Market., plus personal reflections on risk-taking, transparency, and the future of San Francisco, this episode offers valuable insights for professionals at every stage of their real estate career.
NED Class 5 Kicks Off Their Leadership Journey
We are thrilled to welcome the fifth cohort of the NAIOP Executive Development Program!
This month, the group kicked off their journey with a powerful two-day retreat in Tiburon, where they began building the foundation for the next six months of leadership development, peer connection, and personal growth.
New Board Member Focus: Introducing Conor Famulener
Conor is an Executive Vice President at CBRE, where he has spent his entire 21 year career. He specializes in representing institutional office owners in San Francisco.
What he enjoys most about his career is that every day is different and every project is different. “I love the tangibility of what I do” He stated, “The approach changes depending on the outcome we’re trying to achieve. Our daily challenge is to provide a bespoke leasing and marketing plan that is custom-made for that particular assignment and client.”
House Passes CRE-Friendly Budget Bill in Narrow Vote
This morning, the House of Representatives passed the long-awaited budget reconciliation package—dubbed the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” Despite a tight voting margin and internal GOP disagreements, the bill marks a major victory for the commercial real estate industry.
Thanks to NAIOP’s strong advocacy efforts, the final House version excludes several harmful tax changes and includes key provisions that support our sector.
SF Policy Shift to Support Small Restaurants
Mayor Daniel Lurie today announced that his administration has delivered on key pieces of PermitSF, his effort to drive the city’s economic recovery by making the city’s permitting process fast, predictable, and transparent. Through a series of actions already taken within 100 days of the PermitSF executive directive, the Lurie administration has cut bureaucratic red tape to immediately make permitting faster, simpler, and more accessible.
Spring Industrial Breakfast Brings Industry Leaders Together
NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area hosted its annual Spring Industrial Breakfast on May 15 at The Overlook in Oakland, bringing together members of the commercial real estate community for a timely discussion on AB98 and its potential impact on industrial development across California.
New Podcast Episode: 2025 President’s Message with Adam Voelker
In this episode, 2025 Chapter President Adam Voelker shares his vision for NAIOP SFBA — from growing the PAC and Executive Development Program to strengthening cross-chapter collaboration. Hosted by Drew Hess, this candid conversation covers leadership, mentorship, and what’s ahead for the Bay Area market.
Join the Next Class of YPG Leaders – Applications Due April 30
Time is running out! Applications for the NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area Chapter’s Young Professionals Group (YPG) 2025-2026 program are due by Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM (PST).
If you’re a rising commercial real estate professional looking to accelerate your career, strengthen your leadership skills, and build a lifelong network, this is your opportunity.
Cal Takes Home the Golden Shovel at the 36th Annual Real Estate Challenge
On April 21st NAIOP SFBA hosted the 36th Annual Real Estate Challenge at the InterContinental Hotel in San Francisco. Cal and Stanford duked it out again to determine whose development plan would win the coveted Golden Shovel award! This year’s development project was Hunter Point and Candlestick Park, as part of a bid to host the Expo World's Fair 2035 in San Francisco. Coaching the Cal team to victory was Bill Falik, Managing Partner, Westpark Communities and Abigail Franklin, UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business. Team members included Ashley Gaur, Kendenn Rose, Dan Whelan, Joe Wilson, and Sirui Zhou.
CREATE Workforce Update – Q1 2025
Check out the latest news and updates from CREATE, including program highlights, upcoming events, and impact stories from the first quarter of 2025.
Read the full update
New Podcast Episode: Paul Stein on Real Estate Cycles and Market Shifts
In this episode, host Drew Hess sits down with Paul Stein, Co-Founder and Principal at SKS Partners, to discuss the cyclical nature of real estate, market shifts, and the key lessons he’s learned over decades in development. With a mix of deep industry knowledge and engaging storytelling, Paul’s insights offer valuable takeaways for developers, investors, and real estate professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve.
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Introducing your 2025 NAIOP SFBA President Adam Voelker
President's Message
Serving as President in 2025 alongside top notch commercial real estate professionals and dedicated volunteers in our region is a true honor. Having participated in our chapter for the last ten years and previously in Washington D.C., I’ve built friendships and a professional network that would not have been possible without NAIOP. While segments of the commercial real estate business are experiencing challenging market conditions, our chapter is laser focused on delivering value to our membership. With approximately 120 chapter volunteers across programming and committees, we are here to serve you!