MBA reveals new members of its CRE/multifamily finance board of governors

New members represent “a comprehensive collection of industry experts,” says new chairman

MBA reveals new members of its CRE/multifamily finance board of governors

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has announced the members of its commercial real estate/multifamily finance board of governors (COMBOG) for 2022.

Composed of several member executives, COMBOG leads the strategic development of MBA’s commercial initiatives, best practices, and standards with Matthew Galligan of CIT as the upcoming chairman.

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COMBOG vice chairs will include Christine Chandler of M&T Realty and Jeff Weidell of NorthMarq.

“This year’s COMBOG line-up represents a comprehensive collection of industry experts, who know what’s best for the entire real estate finance industry,” said Kristy Fercho, MBA chairman for 2021. “I look forward to working with COMBOG as we continue to address top-line priorities for the industry.”

The following are the newly elected and appointed members of COMBOG:

  • Brian Hanson, CWCapital
  • Richard Hill, Morgan Stanley
  • Greg Michaud, Voya Investment Management
  • Smriti Popenoe, Dynex Capital
  • Hilary Provinse, Berkadia
  • Robert Slatt, Gantry
  • Steven Theobald, Walker & Dunlop
  • John Waldeck, Pacific Life
  • Stephanie Wiggins, PGIM Real Estate
  • Jeff Majewski, CBRE Capital Markets
  • Steven R. Johnson, Principal Real Estate Investors
  • Deborah Rogan, Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital
  • Wally Reid, JLL Capital Markets
  • Katie Hubbard, CFA, State Farm Life Insurance Company
  • Richard “Rick” Jones, Esq, Dechert LLP

Reinstated members of COMBOG:

  • Jeff Majewski, CBRE Capital Markets
  • Steven R. Johnson, Principal Real Estate Investors
  • Deborah Rogan, Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital
  • Wally Reid, JLL Capital Markets
  • Katie Hubbard, CFA, State Farm Life Insurance Company
  • Richard “Rick” Jones, Esq, Dechert LLP

Continuing members of COMBOG:

  • Stacy Ackermann, K&L Gates
  • Steven Bean, Claris
  • J. Theodore Borter, Goldman Sachs
  • Victor Calanog, PhD, CRE, FRICS, Real Capital Analytics
  • Michele Evans, Fannie Mae
  • Amy Frazey, StanCorp Mortgage Investors LLC
  • Jeff Friedman, Mesa West Capital, LLC
  • Jack Gay, Nuveen Real Estate
  • Gregg Gerken, TD Bank N.A.
  • Jonathan Goldman, M. Robert Goldman & Company, Inc
  • Deborah L. “Debby” Jenkins, Freddie Mac
  • Frank Lutz, Arbor Realty Trust
  • Angela Mago, Key Commercial Bank & KeyBank Real Estate Capital
  • John “Jack” Maher, Hartford Investment Management Co
  • Patrick Mattson, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc
  • Kara McShane, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
  • Gary N. Otten, MetLife, Inc
  • Dilip Petigara, Latitude Hospitality, Inc
  • Mark Reichter, Q10 | Triad Capital Advisors, Inc
  • Matthew Rocco, Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, LLC
  • Erin Stafford, DBRS Morningstar
  • Mike Tanner, Pacific Southwest Realty Services