about Aaron Perlis

Aaron J. Perlis, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, joined Walker & Dunlop in 2002 as part of the Structured Finance and Equity team. In his current role, Mr. Perlis is responsible for the company’s Information Technology department with a focus on the strategic implementation of new technologies across the company and leveraging data to enhance all phases of the business. Mr. Perlis is also a member of the company’s Administrative Committee.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Perlis was responsible for Walker & Dunlop’s strategic business initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, as well as new product development. Mr. Perlis was a member of the Company’s team responsible for the acquisition of certain assets from Column Guaranteed in 2009 and worked closely with senior management to successfully execute the Company’s initial public offering in December 2010, the acquisition of CWCapital’s Agency business, and several other acquisitions.

Previously, Mr. Perlis held various roles with the Company’s principal investments group and was responsible for the portfolio management of the group’s investments as well as the due diligence and financial analysis associated with the construction, mezzanine debt, and joint venture financing of investments and acquisitions made by the principal investments group. He has been involved in the acquisition, disposition, and financing of over $2.2 billion of commercial real estate transactions throughout the United States.

Mr. Perlis obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Beyond the Company, he is a member of the Pension Real Estate Association and the National Multi Housing Council.