OUR people

Our people make all the difference

We provide an unparalleled client experience. When you do business with us, we believe there should always be a face to put to the name.  

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Leadership

From our industry-leading team to the decades of experience we bring with us, we dedicate our very best to every client and every project.

Willy Walker

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Willy Walker is Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop. Under his leadership, Walker & Dunlop has repeatedly made FORTUNE Magazine’s Fastest-Growing Companies list as it has expanded from a small family-owned company into one of the largest commercial real estate finance companies in the United States and internationally.

Board of Directors

From our industry-leading team to the decades of experience we bring with us, we dedicate our very best to every client and every project.

People

Our people are our strength. Search by service, specialty, or name to connect with the expert who fits your needs.

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Our people make a difference.

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Kirk Emmer

Kirk Emmer

Hartland, WI

Associate Director, Capital Markets

United States

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Capital Markets
Capital Markets
Debt Placement
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Kislaya Sinha

Kislaya Sinha

Charleston, SC

Associate Director, Affordable Investment Sales

United States

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Capital Markets
Investment Sales
Investment Sales
Affordable Capitol Advisory
Debt Placement
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Kris Mikkelsen

Kris Mikkelsen

EVP, Co-Head of Capital Markets

United States

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Capital Markets
Investment Sales
Investment Sales
Conventional Multifamily
Student Housing
Seniors Housing & Healthcare
Manufactured Housing Communities
Land
BTR/SFR
Debt Placement
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Kyle Jemtrud

Kyle Jemtrud

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Managing Director, Small Balance Group

United States

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Capital Markets
Small Balance Multifamily
Debt Placement
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Kyle Peco

Kyle Peco

Austin, TX

Director, Investment Sales

United States

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Capital Markets
Investment Sales
Investment Sales
Conventional Multifamily
Student Housing
Debt Placement
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Kyle Peterson

Kyle Peterson

Chicago, IL

Managing Director

United States

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Capital Markets
GSE Lending
Conventional Multifamily
Debt Placement
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Laura Woltanski

Laura Woltanski

New Orleans, LA

Director, Affordable Production

United States

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Capital Markets
Affordable Housing
Affordable Preservation
Debt Placement
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Lauren Bome

Lauren Bome

Salt Lake City, UT

Senior Vice President

United States

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Affordable Housing
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Laurie Schoenburg

Laurie Schoenburg

New York, NY - Zelman

Managing Director

United States

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Research
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Leigh Gerke

Leigh Gerke

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Associate Director, Investment Sales

United States

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Capital Markets
Investment Sales
Investment Sales
Debt Placement
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Levi Brooker

Levi Brooker

Los Angeles, CA

Managing Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance

United States

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Capital Markets
GSE Lending
Conventional Multifamily
Student Housing
Seniors Housing & Healthcare
Manufactured Housing Communities
Debt Placement
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Liam Grace

Liam Grace

New Orleans, LA

Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance

United States

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Capital Markets
Conventional Multifamily
Debt Placement
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Lis Patterson

Lis Patterson

Bethesda, MD

SVP of Financial Planning & Analysis

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Livingston Hessam

Livingston Hessam

Tampa, FL

Senior Director

United States

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Capital Markets
Capital Markets
Conventional Multifamily
Student Housing
Debt Placement
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Logan Weaver

Logan Weaver

Director, Investment Sales

United States

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Capital Markets
Investment Sales
Investment Sales
Debt Placement
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Logan Zotovich

Logan Zotovich

Irvine, CA

Director

United States

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Capital Markets
Small Balance Multifamily
Conventional Multifamily
Manufactured Housing Communities
Debt Placement
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Lynn Pearson

Lynn Pearson

Denver, CO

Director

United States

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Capital Markets
Capital Markets
Conventional Multifamily
Debt Placement
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Mackenzie Kerin

Mackenzie Kerin

Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance

United States

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Capital Markets
Small Balance Multifamily
Debt Placement
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Macy Kisilinsky

Macy Kisilinsky

Senior Managing Director, Affordable Equity

United States

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Capital Markets
Affordable Equity
Affordable Housing
Debt Placement
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Maggie McFarland

Maggie McFarland

Boston, MA

Director

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Capital Markets
Investment Sales
Investment Sales
Conventional Multifamily
Debt Placement
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Marc Andenmatten

Marc Andenmatten

Walnut Creek, CA

Senior Director

United States

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Capital Markets
Investment Sales
Investment Sales
Debt Placement
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Marcus Duley

Marcus Duley

Sea Girt, NJ

Chief Investment Officer, Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners

United States

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Investment Management
Investment Partners
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Marcus Espinoza

Marcus Espinoza

Los Angeles, CA

Senior Director, Apprise

United States

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Valuations
Valuations
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Maren Steinberg

Maren Steinberg

Denver, CO

Executive Vice President, Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners

United States

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Investment Management
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Margaret Geddes

Margaret Geddes

Atlanta, GA

Director, Capital Markets

United States

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Capital Markets
Debt Placement
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Marius Morar

Marius Morar

New York, NY - Zelman

Managing Director, Research

United States

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Research
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Mark Grace

Mark Grace

Irvine, CA

Senior Managing Director

United States

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Capital Markets
Capital Markets
Conventional Multifamily
Debt Placement
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Mark Strauss

Mark Strauss

Irvine, CA

Managing Director

United States

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Capital Markets
Capital Markets
Conventional Multifamily
Student Housing
Seniors Housing & Healthcare
Manufactured Housing Communities
BTR/SFR
Equity & Structured Finance
Debt Placement
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Mark Washington

Mark Washington

Managing Director

United States

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Capital Markets
Investment Sales
Investment Sales
Conventional Multifamily
Debt Placement
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Matt Baldwin

Matt Baldwin

Charlotte, NC

Senior Director

United States

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Capital Markets
Small Balance Multifamily
Conventional Multifamily
Debt Placement
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I find the right Walker & Dunlop professional?

You can search the Walker & Dunlop People directory by name, location, specialty, property type, or business line. Whether you are seeking financing, investment sales, valuations, servicing, or advisory expertise, our directory can help you identify the professional best suited to your needs.

2. Does Walker & Dunlop have professionals in my market or region?

Yes. Walker & Dunlop professionals are located throughout the United States and bring local market knowledge backed by the resources of an international platform. You can search the directory by location to find professionals serving your market.

3. What specialties do Walker & Dunlop professionals cover?

Walker & Dunlop professionals provide expertise across a broad range of commercial real estate disciplines, including multifamily financing, affordable housing, capital markets, investment sales, debt and equity placement, FHA/HUD financing, seniors housing, student housing, manufactured housing communities, build-to-rent, data centers, industrial, valuation and advisory services, and loan servicing.

4. How do I find a Walker & Dunlop professional for multifamily financing?

You can search the directory by specialty or business line to find professionals focused on multifamily financing. Walker & Dunlop's multifamily specialists help clients evaluate financing options and access capital solutions tailored to their investment objectives.

5. Can I search for professionals by property type?

Yes. The People directory allows you to identify professionals by area of expertise, including multifamily, affordable housing, industrial, office, retail, hospitality, student housing, seniors housing, manufactured housing communities, and other commercial real estate sectors.

6. What types of clients do Walker & Dunlop professionals serve?

Walker & Dunlop professionals work with a broad range of commercial real estate stakeholders, including property owners, developers, investors, operators, housing authorities, nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, and institutional investors.

7. How do I contact a Walker & Dunlop professional?

Each professional profile includes contact information and additional details about their experience and areas of expertise. If you are unsure who to contact, you can use the directory to find professionals by location, property type, or business need.

8. Can Walker & Dunlop help with financing, investment sales, and advisory services?

Yes. Walker & Dunlop offers an integrated platform that includes financing, investment sales, valuation, servicing, and advisory capabilities. Our professionals work across these disciplines to help clients address a wide range of commercial real estate needs.

Services

Our comprehensive CRE platform offers you both entity-level and property-level finance and advisory services.

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Specialties & Sectors

Affordable, multifamily, industrial, and more…you name it and we have the skills and expertise to handle it.

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Affordable Debt

Affordable Investment

WDIP Debt

Real Estate Finance

Debt Placement

EMEA

Institutional Advisory

Equity & Structured Finance

Studios

Data Centers

Life Sciences

Condominiums

Office

Retail

Self Storage

Industrial

Mixed Use

Hospitality

Loan Servicing

Valuations

Investment Sales

Investment Partners

Student Housing

Seniors Housing & Healthcare

Small Balance Multifamily

Conventional Multifamily

Manufactured Housing Communities

Land

FHA/HUD

Capital Markets

BTR/SFR

GSE Lending

Affordable Capitol Advisory

Affordable Preservation

Affordable Equity

Affordable Housing