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Discussion moderated by:
Andrew D. Hunt, Executive Director Vieth Institute for Real Estate Leadership, Marquette University
The Vieth Institute for Real Estate Leadership was delighted to welcome Mr. Peter Borzak, CEO of Pine Tree Commercial, as the keynote speaker at the tenth annual Chicago Real Estate Leadership Breakfast.
NAVIGATING TODAY'S REAL ESTATE HEADWINDS WITH HEART
Spanning a more than 30 year career in real estate, Peter has done it all, building a thriving company from scratch and expertly navigating countless challenges, recessions, acquisitions, and relationships. He’s known as “the nicest guy in real estate in Chicago,” and he’s been a life-changing mentor to countless young leaders in the industry. His wisdom, and his servant leadership mindset, during unprecedented times like today is needed more than ever. Guests heard his strategy for navigating today’s challenges, how he made big bets, how his people were the difference, and the stories of the challenges he faced that laid the foundation for his biggest successes – and what others were able to learn from his choices.
Student Speaker - Matt Waters
Speaker - Anthony Pennington-Cross
Keynote Speaker - Peter Borzak
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Past Speakers:
2025 Peter Borzak, Chairman and CEO, Pine Tree Commercial
2024 Ciere Boatright, Commissioner, Department of Planning and Development, City of Chicago, and Lafayette Crump, Commissioner, Department of City Development, City of Milwaukee
2023 Willy Walker, chairman and CEO, Walker & Dunlop
2022 Leon I. Walker, Esq., managing principal, DL3 Realty, and Shawn Clark, president, CRG
2021 Jim McShane, founder and chairman, and Molly McShane, chief executive officer, The McShane Companies
2019 Curt R. Bailey, president, Related Midwest
2018 Andy Gloor, managing principal, Sterling Bay
2017 Danny Queenan, president, CBRE Global Investors
2016 Mike Mullen, founding partner and CEO, CenterPoint
2015 Kevin R. Smith, senior managing director and head of the Americas, PGIM Real Estate
