REEC Membership Community
A Thriving Community of CRE Professionals
Founded in 2003, the Real Estate Executive Council (REEC) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional trade association dedicated to advancing professionals in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry across the U.S.
What began with 15 founding members has grown into a community of over 200 professionals across all sectors of CRE, including development, brokerage, design, operations, urban planning, and technology.
At REEC, we foster meaningful connections, professional growth, and industry influence, ensuring our members have access to opportunities that drive success in the ever-evolving real estate landscape.
2025 REEC Leadership
REEC members are led by an extraordinary group of senior executives from across the nation
Ken McIntyre, CEO has over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate and has served as CEO of the Real Estate Executive Council (REEC) since 2020. A founding Board member of REEC since 2003, he is committed to advancing diversity in the industry.
Previously, Ken was Managing Principal of PassPort Real Estate, LLC, and held senior roles at Hudson City Savings Bank and MetLife. He currently serves on the boards of Newmark Group, Acadia Realty Trust, and the Real Estate Roundtable. Ken is also a past trustee of ICSC and a proud graduate of Florida A&M University.
2025 REEC Board Leadership
Kenneth J. Bacon
Partner
RailField Realty Partners,
Moctesuma Esparza
Chief Executive Officer
Maya Cinemas North America, Inc.
Leslie D. Hale
President & Chief Executive Officer
RLJ Lodging Trust
Denise J. Lewis
President
Lewis Advisors Group LLC
Victor B. MacFarlane
Chairman & CEO
MacFarlane Partners
Richmond S. McCoy
President & CEO
UrbanAmerica Advisors LLC
Aasia Mustakeem
Vice President & General Counsel
Atlanta Beltline
Quintin E. Primo III
Chairman & CEO
Capri Investment Group LLC
Kirk A. Sykes
Managing Director
Accordia Partners
Michael E. Tabb
Director Real Estate Strategy and Transactions
Ola Duru
COO
Janelle Jose
REEC Programming Manager
Taraja Hudson
Membership Coordinator
REEC Committee Co-Chairs
Education & Pipeline Committee
Amanda G. Strong
DIRECTOR – ASSET MANAGEMENT
MIT Investment Management Company
Jerrod Delaine
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Delaine Companies LLC
Membership Committee
Pamela M. West
MANAGING DIRECTOR – REAL ESTATE IMPACT INVESTING
Nuveen
Chris Aiken
MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS
MetLife Investment Management
Partnerships & Advocacy Committee
Richard L. Taylor
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Nubian Square Development, LLC
Fundraising Committee
Gina Baker Chambers
PRINCIPAL & PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Artemis Real Estate Partners
Nathaniel Pettiford
DIRECTOR OF ASSET MANAGEMENT
Tillar Partners
