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Introducing Your 2024 NAIOP SFBA President Briana Harney DeHaan

Briana Harney DeHaan is Vice President at Northmarq Capital. Since joining Northmarq in 2015 she as has closed over $3 billion in debt and equity transactions covering the full spectrum of lenders and product types.

President’s Message

I am honored to be your President for 2024. NAIOP means the world to me! The organization has been essential to my career development. My first deep dive in engaging with NAIOP SFBA was through the Young Professionals Group (YPG), a program in which I had the good fortune to participate in 2016. YPG made a profound impact on me. I went on to co-chair the Young Professionals Group Alumni Committee and the Membership Committee, and was later appointed to the Board.

On behalf of the NAIOP SFBA Board of Directors and the entire leadership team I want to share our vision statement which will flow through our annual agenda as well as our committees and our events.

Our vision is to be a trusted source and affiliation for commercial real estate:

• An effective advocate for commercial real estate policies
• A collaborative and educational event and content provider
• A financially sound organization
• A diverse and well-connected network
• A resource for career development, providing education opportunities for all career stages

It is with a heavy heart that we share that Awais Mughal recently passed away after a short illness. Awais was a steadfast supporter of NAIOP and had a lasting impact on our association in many ways. He joined the NAIOP San Francisco Chapter in 2009, and served as President in 2011. He was integral in bringing the Young Professionals Group (YPG) to the Bay Area and is one of the founders of the NAIOP Executive Development (NED) Program. Awais served many years on our local NAIOP Advisory Council, as well as local and national Board of Directors and various committees, sharing countless hours of wisdom, mentorship, laughter and memories with our community. His loss will be deeply felt.

In lieu of flowers, Awais' family has requested that those dollars be directed to the Contra Consta Food Bank, as Awais was a huge supporter. Click here to donate in Awais' honor.

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Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 NAIOP Executive Development (NED) Program! Elevate your career in just six months with our Chapter’s one-of-a-kind leadership development program designed for mid-career professionals in commercial real estate. Nurture an agile mindset, sharpen skills, and build lasting connections with peers in the SF Bay Area.

Learn more and apply today.

Watch this video to hear from past participants.

Introducing Part 1 of our 4-Part Series: "Riding the Wave: Navigating Market Cycles in Commercial Real Estate. In this episode, Multi-family Mastery: Unveiling the Secrets of Thriving in Residential Real Estate with Todd Darling, Host, Dave Karol, Managing Director at Ridge Capital Investors, takes a dive deep into the vast sea of knowledge that Todd Darling, COO at Acacia Capital, brings from his 30-year tenure in the industry.

🎧 Tune in now to gain a competitive edge from one of the industry's most seasoned leaders. Don't miss out on these critical insights that could shape your understanding of real estate investment.

Introducing Becka Studer, a dynamic and purpose-driven leader whose unwavering commitment infuses every endeavor with passion and dedication. As a NAIOP SFBA board member, Becka brings a wealth of experience from her role as Senior Director of Leasing and Marketing at Phase 3 Real Estate Partners, Inc. (P3RE). Widely recognized as an innovative force, she consistently pushes the envelope across her areas of expertise, including Leasing, Marketing, Branding, and Business Development. Becka's boundless enthusiasm and strategic acumen make her a valuable addition to our esteemed board, poised to contribute significantly to our shared vision and objectives.

NAIOP SFBA Real Estate Insider events are an exclusive benefit for chapter members to attend for free. These events range from small intimate round tables to networking happy hours to exclusive tours. Events are held 4-6x per year with attendance of 20-50 industry professionals.

On Thursday, November 9th the NAIOP Executive Development (NED) Class 3 completed their program with their third Retreat and graduation. This year's program consisted of 10 participants from around the Bay Area as they embarked on a 6-month journey of personal and professional development.

We are thrilled to announce the winners of our ARGUS Scholarship and will be introducing them over the next few issues of the newsletter.

Brenda Guerrero Barajas is a graduate from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Brenda was part of the Commercial Real Estate Alliance for Tomorrow’s Employees (CREATE) that educates a diverse workforce and connects career-ready candidates to employers in the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) industry.

On November 8th, real estate professionals gathered for an insightful journey into the heart of San Francisco's economic landscape at our Capital Markets Update & Outlook event. The occasion brought together industry leaders, keynote speakers, and an engaged audience, creating a dynamic forum.

We are thrilled to announce the winners of our ARGUS Scholarship and will be introducing them over the next few issues of the newsletter.

Kaayla is an undergraduate student at UC Berkeley pursuing a dual degree in Business and Psychology. Since her freshman year, she’s been heavily involved with the Undergraduate Real Estate Club where she organizes events for the student body to learn about the industry. She also helps facilitate the Introduction to Real Estate Investing DeCal, a credited class in UC Berkeley’s City Planning Department.