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Miami Chapter

Miami Chapter (Reorganizing in 2026)

Our goal is to build a highly curated network of commercial real estate and development professionals.

A Thoughtful Rebuild

When we relaunch, the chapter will begin with five Founding Members—carefully selected professionals who are well-respected in the Miami CRE and development community. Each Founding Member will nominate trusted peers from different disciplines within the industry, ensuring a diverse and complementary group.

This intentional structure allows us to build a network that is both:

  • Collaborative rather than competitive
  • Relationship-Introductions driven rather than Elevator Pitches – Leads
  • Educating each other on how we each create unique value for our clients

As the chapter forms, new members will be invited as guests and after they participate in the meeting extended nominations for Membership. Each incoming member will be required to:

  • Recommend qualified professionals within open disciplines
  • Bring in trusted relationships as guests that add value to the group

The chapter will grow steadily to approximately 25–30 members, maintaining a balance of expertise across the CRE and development ecosystem. All disciplines in the CRE industry are welcome.

What Makes This Group Different

The Miami Chapter is designed for professionals who:

  • Value long-term relationship building
  • Want to create deal flow through trust and collaboration
  • Are interested in expanding and deepening their network in a structured environment

While many members are strong networkers, that is not a requirement. What matters most is a willingness to engage, contribute, and build meaningful connections.

A Smarter Way to Network

Members consistently find that participation offers a more focused and efficient approach to networking. Instead of spreading efforts across numerous events, this group allows members to:

  • Consolidate networking activities into one trusted forum
  • Demonstrate thought leadership among peers
  • Invite prospective clients and partners as guests to meetings
  • Build deeper relationships that naturally lead to new opportunities

Interested in the Miami Relaunch?

As we move closer to reactivating the chapter, we will begin identifying Founding Members and initial participants. If you’re interested in being considered—or would like to learn more—please reach out to start the conversation.

Contact: Rick Lackey
rlackey@realprofessionalsnetwork.com or
404-550-8700
or schedule a 15 minute meeting at

Schedule Meeting

Meeting Champion: TBD

TBD is the Champion of the Miami REAL Professionals mastermind group.

Meeting Details

Location
Virtually via zoom

Member Companies Title

  • EisnerAmper
  • TBD
  • TBD

Disciplines Being Curated

  • Accountant
  • Appraiser
  • Architect
  • Attorney
  • Banker
  • Brokers
  • Cost Segregation
  • Debt & Equity
  • Developer
  • Engineer
  • General Contractor
  • Insurance Broker
  • Investors
  • Lender
  • Project Manager
  • Property Management
  • Title Insurance
  • Workplace

Past Speakers

  • Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Rob Brawner, Director
  • Aerotropolis Atlanta CIDS, Gerald McDowell, Executive Director
  • Midtown Alliance, Kevin Green, President and CEO
  • Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Brian Bailey, Subject Matter Expert, Commercial Real Estate
  • Central Atlanta Progress, A.J. Robinson, President
  • Urban Land Institute – Atlanta, Sarah Kirsch, Executive Director
  • Atlanta Airport District, Cookie Smoak, President
  • Cumberland CID, Tad Leithead, Executive Director
  • Gateway85, Marsha Anderson Bomar, Executive Director
  • Upper Westside CID, Elizabeth Hollister, Executive Director
  • City of Duluth, Chris McGahee, Economic Development Manager
  • City of Doraville, Regina Williams-Gates, City Manager
  • Alice Bravo, Miami-Dade Transit, Director
  • Daniel Rotenberg, City of Miami, Director Real Estate Asset Management
  • David Cobb, Zonda Home, Regional Director
  • Gregg Lowenstein, Zonda Home, Director of Business Development
  • Josh Young, Raisal, Founder/CEO
  • Karen Gilmore, Federal Reserve Bank, Vice President and Regional Executive
  • Leonard Roberts, City of Coral Gables, Assistant Director of Economic Development
  • Mark Baker, South Florida Container Terminal, Director
  • Michael Finney, Miami-Dade Beacon Council, President & CEO
  • Thomas Mooney, City of Miami Beach, Planning Director
    Vincent Signorello, Florida East Coast Industries, President & CEO

We help accelerate deal discussion and
follow-up by making it efficient,
accountable & measurable.

We provide senior commercial real
estate and development professionals a
meaningful way to exercise their
relationships.

We help you build trust and improve
credibility with the people you think
are important.