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 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.

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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Harvey Pava

Harvey Pava

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Managing Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance

United States

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Capital Markets
Capital Markets
Conventional Multifamily
Debt Placement
Real Estate Finance
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Heather Cox

Heather Cox

Senior Vice President, FHA Finance | Underwriting

United States

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Capital Markets
FHA/HUD
Debt Placement
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Henry Smith

Henry Smith

Boston, MA

Associate Director, Capital Markets | Investment Sales

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Capital Markets
Investment Sales
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Holden Barry

Holden Barry

Atlanta, GA

Managing Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance

United States

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Capital Markets
Real Estate Finance
Debt Placement
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Holden Penn

Holden Penn

Austin, TX

Director, Capital Markets | Investment Sales

United States

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Capital Markets
Investment Sales
Investment Sales
Student Housing
Debt Placement
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Houston Leifester

Houston Leifester

Austin, TX

Senior Director

United States

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Valuations
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Hunter Combs

Hunter Combs

Solana Beach, CA

Managing Director, Capital Markets | Investment Sales

United States

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Capital Markets
Investment Sales
Investment Sales
Conventional Multifamily
Debt Placement
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Issa Bannourah, CFA

Issa Bannourah, CFA

Bethesda, MD

Senior Vice President & Treasurer

United States

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Ivy Zelman

Ivy Zelman

New York, NY - Zelman

Executive Vice President, Zelman, a Walker & Dunlop Company

United States

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Research
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Jack Balaban

Jack Balaban

Denver, CO

SVP & Chief of Staff - Senior Management

United States

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Jack Hodgkins

Jack Hodgkins

Denver, CO

Senior Vice President, Affordable Housing | Equity

United States

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Capital Markets
Affordable Housing
Affordable Equity
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Jackson Irwin

Jackson Irwin

New York, NY

Director, Capital Markets | Equity & Structured Finance

United States

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Capital Markets
Equity & Structured Finance
Debt Placement
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Jacob Fischer

Jacob Fischer

Denver, CO

Director, Affordable Housing | Investment Sales

United States

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Capital Markets
Investment Sales
Investment Sales
Affordable Housing
Conventional Multifamily
Debt Placement
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Jake Barnett

Jake Barnett

Solana Beach, CA

Associate Director, Capital Markets | Investment Sales

United States

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Capital Markets
Investment Sales
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Jake Footer

Jake Footer

Dublin, OH

Associate Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance

United States

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Capital Markets
Small Balance Multifamily
Debt Placement
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Jake Frodyma

Jake Frodyma

Boston, MA

Associate Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance

United States

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Capital Markets
Debt Placement
Real Estate Finance
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Jake Pritchard

Jake Pritchard

Kansas City, MO

Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance

United States

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Capital Markets
Capital Markets
Debt Placement
Real Estate Finance
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Jake Young

Jake Young

Denver, CO

Senior Director, Capital Markets | Investment Sales

United States

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Capital Markets
Investment Sales
Investment Sales
Conventional Multifamily
Debt Placement
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James Chapman

James Chapman

Los Angeles, CA

Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance

United States

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Capital Markets
Capital Markets
Debt Placement
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James Geraci

James Geraci

Needham, MA

Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance

United States

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Capital Markets
Debt Placement
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Jared Diedrich

Jared Diedrich

Chicago, IL

Associate Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance

United States

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Capital Markets
Capital Markets
Debt Placement
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Jared Strauss

Jared Strauss

Needham, MA

Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance

United States

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Capital Markets
Conventional Multifamily
Debt Placement
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Jason Ribelin

Jason Ribelin

Dallas, TX

Senior Director

United States

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Valuations
Valuations
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Jason Silva

Jason Silva

Needham, MA

Senior Director, FHA Finance | Production

United States

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Capital Markets
FHA/HUD
Debt Placement
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Jay Morrow

Jay Morrow

New York, NY

Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets | Co-Head of Hospitality Advisory

United States

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Capital Markets
Investment Sales
Investment Sales
Capital Markets
Hospitality
Debt Placement
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Jeff Burns

Jeff Burns

Walnut Creek, CA

Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance

United States

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Capital Markets
GSE Lending
Conventional Multifamily
Debt Placement
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Jeff Conahan

Jeff Conahan

Needham, MA

Senior Director, Capital Markets | Real Estate Finance

United States

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Capital Markets
Conventional Multifamily
Debt Placement
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Jeff Dean

Jeff Dean

Denver, CO

Director of Analytics, Affordable Investment Sales

United States

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Capital Markets
Investment Sales
Investment Sales
Debt Placement
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Jeffery Hayward

Jeffery Hayward

Board Member

United States

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Jeff Kearns

Jeff Kearns

Irvine, CA

Managing Director, Affordable Housing | Debt

United States

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Capital Markets
Affordable Housing
FHA/HUD
Conventional Multifamily
Debt Placement
Affordable Debt
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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