Greystone and Cushman & Wakefield, jointly announce that Blake Okland, Greystone?s Chief Revenue Officer, will expand his duties and assume the additional role of President, Multifamily Capital Markets at Cushman & Wakefield, effective December 1, 2023. Prior to joining Greystone in 2023, Blake served as Vice Chairman and Head of Multifamily Investment Sales for Newmark, where he led the expansion of the firm?s multifamily business nationally, accelerating the growth of its investment sales, lending and servicing platforms. While there, he also served on Newmark?s U.S. Operating Committee and its Global Capital Markets Board. During his career, Blake has held roles with ARA prior to its acquisition by Newmark, CBRE and Archstone-Smith Communities Trust.

Additionally, he is an Executive Committee member of the National Multifamily Housing Council and a member of ULI?s Multifamily Gold Product Council. The joint venture between Greystone and Cushman & Wakefield, formed in 2021, continues to deliver advisory services and capital solutions to existing, joint and new clients. Greystone is a top multifamily lender, including bridge, Fannie Mae DUS®, Freddie Mac Optigo®, and HUD-insured debt products.

In 2020, Cushman & Wakefield acquired Pinnacle Property Management, further contributing to the expanded platform?s capabilities to service the multifamily sector nationwide.