Executive Insights

Kara McShane

A Conversation With Wells Fargo’s New Head of CRE

Veteran finance executive Kara McShane discusses her goals at the nation’s top CRE lender.

In her new role as president of the CREW Network, Christine Gorham will lead the team and the organization’s members through strategic initiatives by “being their voice and their ears.”. Image courtesy of CREW Network

CREW’s New President Targets Gender Equality

Building on a three-decade career in health-care real estate, 2020 CREW President Christine Gorham is working to bring equality in the industry sooner than expected.

Michael Maturo Keeps RXR Capital Flowing

Michael Maturo’s financial leadership makes RXR Realty a leader in New York’s fiercely competitive commercial real estate market.

Michael May, President, Silverstein Capital. Image courtesy of Silverstein Capital

Q&A: How Silverstein Capital Is Girding for the Slowdown

President Michael May discusses the company’s first year and what its growth plans look like.

Q&A: Women’s Role in Fixing CRE’s Labor Shortage

Women are gaining a foothold in upper management within the construction industry, thanks in part to CEOs like Plaza Construction’s Richard Wood.

Matthew Galligan, President, Real Estate Finance, CIT Group

Captain of Capital

The vice chairman of real estate finance at CIT Group looks back on a long career that has included roles at global financial institutions and startups.

5 Questions With Nashville Mayor David Briley

Briley, who is up for re-election next month, talks about major property-related issues—from affordable housing to Opportunity Zones—facing the booming southern city.

Calkain Rises to the Next Level in Net Lease

After building a successful business selling mostly retail properties and portfolios, Jonathan Hipp takes on larger transactions for institutions private-market clients.

Real Estate Gives Back: Don Peebles Champions Economic Equality

Through his development business and his philanthropic efforts, the Peebles Corp. CEO lifts up students, budding entrepreneurs and minority-owned businesses.

Self Storage Beefs Up in Northeast

Michael Legacki of The Hampshire Cos. talks about the peculiarities of the Northeastern self storage market and how the infusion of new players in the sector is changing the game.