Brian P. Ward

Colliers International Property Consultants, Inc. provides real estate solutions. It offers investor services that include brokerage landlord, investment, project management, property marketing, real estate management, research, and valuation and advisory; occupier services that include brokerage tenant and corporate solutions; and specialized services such as food advisory, healthcare, and retail. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The National Multi Housing Council is a national association representing the interests of apartment firms in the United States. Its members are the principal officer of firms engaged in aspects of the apartment industry, including ownership, development, management, and financing. The organization also conducts apartment-related research, produces strategic on formation on business-related issues, and promotes the desirability of apartment living. The National Multi Housing Council was founded in 1978. Its headquarters are located in Washington, DC.

The Washington State Bar Association operates the state bar association.

Trimont Real Estate Advisors LLC provides real estate advisory services. Its services include asset management, servicing, bond finance services, defeasance consulting, underwriting and information management. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Broadmark Realty Capital, Inc. is a real estate investment trust company, which engages in providing underwriting, funding, servicing, and managing portfolio services. Its portfolio includes short-term, first deed of trust loans to fund the construction, and development of, or investment in, residential or commercial properties. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Commercial Real Estate Finance Council, Inc. is a trade association for the commercial real estate finance industry. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. Its members include balance sheet and securitized lenders, loan and bond investors, private equity firms, servicers, and rating agencies. The council has been promoting liquidity, transparency, and efficiency in the commercial real estate finance markets for 30 years. It also acts as a legislative and regulatory advocate for the industry, setting market standards and best practices, and providing education for market participants.