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
Willy Walker is chairman and chief executive officer of Walker & Dunlop. Under Walker’s leadership, the company has grown from a small, family-owned business to become one of the largest commercial real estate finance companies in the United States and internationally. Walker & Dunlop has been recognized by Fortune’s Great Place To Work for 9 years, and is on its 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2026 list.

Paula Pryor
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer

Steve Theobald
EVP & Chief Operating Officer

Greg Florkowski
EVP & Chief Financial Officer

Megan Strachan
EVP & Chief Information Officer - WDTech

Dan Groman
EVP, General Counsel, Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer

Carol McNerney
EVP & Chief Marketing Officer

Aaron Perlis
Executive Vice President, Special Asset Management
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Sheri Thompson
Executive Vice President, Head of Affordable Housing

Jim Schroeder
Executive Vice President, Debt Operations

Kris Mikkelsen
Executive Vice President, Co-Head of Capital Markets

Donald P. King III
Executive Vice President

Alison Williams
EVP & Group Head of SBG
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.

Harvey Pava
Managing Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance
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Heather Cox
Senior Vice President, FHA Finance | Underwriting
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Henry Smith
Associate Director, Capital Markets | Investment Sales
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Holden Barry
Managing Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance
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Holden Penn
Director, Capital Markets | Investment Sales
United States
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Hunter Combs
Managing Director, Capital Markets | Investment Sales
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Issa Bannourah, CFA
Senior Vice President & Treasurer
United States
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Ivy Zelman
Executive Vice President, Zelman, a Walker & Dunlop Company
United States
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Jack Balaban
SVP & Chief of Staff - Senior Management
United States
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Jack Hodgkins
Senior Vice President, Affordable Housing | Equity
United States
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Jackson Irwin
Director, Capital Markets | Equity & Structured Finance
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Jacob Fischer
Director, Affordable Housing | Investment Sales
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Jake Barnett
Associate Director, Capital Markets | Investment Sales
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Jake Footer
Associate Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance
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Jake Frodyma
Associate Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance
United States
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Jake Pritchard
Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance
United States
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Jake Young
Senior Director, Capital Markets | Investment Sales
United States
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James Chapman
Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance
United States
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James Geraci
Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance
United States
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Jared Diedrich
Associate Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance
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Jared Strauss
Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance
United States
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Jason Silva
Senior Director, FHA Finance | Production
United States
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Jay Morrow
Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets | Co-Head of Hospitality Advisory
United States
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Jeff Burns
Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance
United States
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Jeff Conahan
Senior Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance
United States
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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.
Specialties & Sectors
Affordable, multifamily, industrial, and more…you name it and we have the skills and expertise to handle it.














