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Adam Voelker is a seasoned development and investment professional who is passionate about building relationships. As Principal and Business Unit Leader for Trammell Crow Company (TCC) in Northern California he has the good fortune of surrounding himself with some of the best and brightest minds in the industry.

NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area Chapter is offering a scholarship program for ARGUS Enterprise* Software Certification through the NAIOP Center for Education. This certification is often a required entry-level skill for commercial real estate analyst positions, particularly in asset management and acquisitions. It is our understanding that the high cost of obtaining this certification may create a barrier for otherwise qualified candidates who may not have the access or resources to obtain it.

Applications for the scholarship are accepted online. 

The deadline to apply is April 30, 2022.

Chris Banke is a capital market and investment sale expert who is passionate about helping his clients achieve their goals and objectives. As a Director with Eastdil Secured’s office team, he focuses on office and mixed-use assets in San Francisco and the East Bay.

NAIOP SFBA has re-opened applications for the NAIOP Executive Development (NED) Program for 2022. The program will now commence in May 2022 in hopes to have lighter COVID restrictions and enhance the in-person elements of the course. The change in schedule has opened up several spots in this year’s cohort, so please apply by March 15th if you are interested in this opportunity. We will also be hosting an info session on February 10th. Learn more and apply now at the link below!

Pleasanton, CA: Millie and Severson is pleased to announce that Marvin Wheat has joined our Northern California Team as Vice President. In this role, Marvin will oversee Construction Operations for our Northern California region, continue to grow our business, develop and mentor talent, and position us for a stronger future.

Amanda Bates is Vice President and Portfolio Director for EQ Office. She runs the Northern California Region for the company and is responsible for market strategy through new investments, leasing, operations and value creation efforts in the throughout the region.

President’s Message

After many years of active involvement in the various facets of our amazing Chapter, I am honored to become your President for 2022. On behalf of the Board 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.

SAN FRANCISCO – November 17, 2021 – The Swig Company has announced the following personnel changes: 

Jonathan Colton is a commercial real estate finance professional who is passionate about executing for his clients. As Executive Director and Product Specialist at JP Morgan he does loan origination and structuring and covers investors and developers headquartered in San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland. He finances deals anywhere his clients are active domestically which means that Colton executes in a myriad of markets across the country.

We are thrilled to announce the winners of this year's ARGUS Certification Diversity Scholarship.

Nicolas Zepeda is an emerging asset management professional who is passionate about leadership. He recently graduated from San Francisco State University, with a bachelor’s degree in Business Finance and landed his first career position as Property Associate at JLL.

On September 24-26^th, the Young Professionals Group (YPG) kicked-off the 8^th class with a weekend long Retreat at the Doubletree Berkeley Marina.