Geoffery Metz

The industrial asset class has had its challenges as well as its share of sound and growing fundamentals even during the last two years. Still, working in this space is not always easy as it requires a mix of skill, industry knowledge, contacts and confidence in future growth .We have selected the men, women, teams and companies best suited to navigate this environment. We hope you enjoy their stories on the following pages.

With expenses on track to exceed revenue growth, commercial real estate owners are seeking creative strategies to improve net operating income (NOI). Fitch ratings predicts s According to Coast Energy CEO Blair Herbert, solar is a great tool to increase NOI and can also be used to bolster capital liquidity, including financing capital improvements and gaining additional cash flow. Solar’s financial advantages aren’t limited to energy savings.

The affordable housing crisis has touched every corner of the country—and there is no shortage of proposed solutions. Last year, Freddie Mac creatively expanded its approach when it launched its first Equitable Housing Finance Plan. The plan outlines a robust strategy to alleviate challenges and create opportunities for all housing stakeholders, including diverse and emerging borrowers, developers and lenders.