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

James H. Simmons III
CEO & FOUNDING PARTNER
Asland Capital Partners
Board  Chair

Gina Baker Chambers
PRESIDENT
MCB Real Estate LLC
Board Vice Chair

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2025 REEC Board of Directors

Gerd Alexander
PARTNER
Paul Hasting

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Jeffrey Beckham
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Buckingham Companies

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Khalif Edwards
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Starwood Capital Group

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Latasha Edwards
VICE PRESIDENT
LivCor

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Tammy K. Jones
CO – FOUNDER & CEO 
Basis Investment Group, LLC

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Roland S. Merchant, Jr.
SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR
Head of Institutional Advisory
CBRE Capital Advisors, Inc.

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Amanda G. Strong
DIRECTOR- ASSET MANAGEMENT
MIT Investment Management Company

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Pamela M. West
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Impact Investing
Nuveen

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Gregory M. Weston
PARTNER
BurgherGray LLP

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Stephanie Williams
PRESIDENT
Bozzuto Management Company

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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 

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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

Founding Partners

Partners