Leading Voices in Real Estate

Matt Slepin sits down with Anthony Frammartino, Chairman and CEO of Townsend, to explore the evolution of real assets investing and the changing landscape of commercial real estate. They discuss how investment strategies have evolved, the growing complexity of the market, and the risks and opportunities shaping investor decisions. Anthony shares insights from Townsend’s history and its role in advising investors through shifting market cycles. The conversation offers a broader perspective on the

Matt Slepin sits down with Tadd Miller, CEO of Milhaus, to discuss his leadership journey and the evolution of Milhaus from a small startup into a growing national multifamily platform. They explore Tadd’s experiences navigating the Global Financial Crisis, partnerships and private equity, and Milhaus’ recent growth through strategic acquisitions and mergers. The conversation also examines the importance of scale, leadership, resilience, and culture in building and growing a successful real esta

Matt Slepin speaks with Jay Mantz, President of Rialto Capital Management, about the growth of Rialto’s $23B platform, the commercial real estate debt market, and how Jay’s background in real estate equity investing at Morgan Stanley has influenced his perspective. They also dive into leadership, company culture, mentorship, and the lasting impact of professional networks, including what made Morgan Stanley’s real estate culture so influential and what today’s leaders can learn from it.

This episode of Leading Voices in Real Estate features Maury Tognarelli, President and CEO of Heitman, a $50 billion real estate investment manager. Drawing on more than four decades at Heitman, including over 25 years leading the firm, Maury discusses the value of longevity, the importance of brand and guiding principles, and how Heitman has evolved through multiple market cycles. The conversation explores long-term leadership, strategic thinking, and the importance of keeping institutional inv

Matt Slepin sits down with Bill Stein, former CEO of Digital Realty Trust and current partner at Primary Digital Infrastructure, for a wide-ranging conversation about the rapid evolution of the data center industry and its increasingly important role in the AI economy. Drawing on decades of experience in digital infrastructure, Bill provides historical context on the sector’s transformation from a relatively niche real estate business into one of the most closely watched areas of investment and

In this episode of Leading Voices in Real Estate, Matt Slepin speaks with Mike McNamara, co-founder and CEO of Samara, an innovative homebuilder focused on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and small-scale infill housing. A company incubated within Airbnb's venture arm, Samara is rethinking how factory-built homes can help address both the housing shortage and climate challenges. Mike shares how his experience leading global manufacturing company Flex shaped Samara's approach to scalable, high-qu