Greystone has appointed Blake Okland as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) to expand its multifamily financing offerings and investor relationships. Formerly Vice Chairman and Head of Multifamily Investment Sales at Newmark, Okland increased transaction volume from $9 billion to $45 billion. He will leverage Greystone’s capabilities and strategic joint venture with Cushman & Wakefield in order to meet the needs of sponsors, large or small.
Steve Rosenberg, CEO of Greystone commented on the appointment: “Blake is a known leader in the multifamily industry – a true dealmaker and market mover – so we are thrilled that he is joining us to scale our unique offerings as well as our combined strengths with Cushman & Wakefield. With his strategic vision, relationships, and leadership skills we believe that Greystone will be propelled forward into becoming a household name.”