YPG: Young Professionals Group

Applications Now Open!

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

Cultivating the Next Generation of Commercial Real Estate Leaders!

The NAIOP SFBA Young Professionals Group (YPG) is a highly selective, 12-month program designed to cultivate the next generation of commercial real estate leaders. Through intensive leadership training, a comprehensive industry education, and valuable networking opportunities, YPG provides an unparalleled foundation for career growth.

Only 35 candidates are selected annually based on professional achievements, leadership potential, and a demonstrated commitment to growth.

Learn More about YPG

Application Information

Only 35 candidates are selected annually based on professional achievements, leadership potential, and a demonstrated commitment to growth.

To complete your application, you will need:

Online Application Form – Submit all required fields before the deadline.
Employer Endorsement – A signed letter from your employer confirming support for your participation.
Two Letters of Recommendation – One must be from a NAIOP SFBA member (preferred). These must be submitted directly by the recommender.

All components must be submitted by April 30. 2026, 5:00 PM PST

Online Application Forms

YPG Application

Employer Endorsement Form

YPG Recommendation Form (x2)

YPG Class of 2025-2026

Meet Class 12

Alec Bayliff – The Carlyle Group
Hannah Berg – Farallon Capital Management
Zachary Chase – Infill Industrial Partners
Will Crummey – Eastdil Secured
Courtney Curtis – CBRE
Jack Diggins – Harvest Properties
Catherine Dombrowski – Eastdil Secured
Cameron Dority – Mitsui Fudosan America
Kiana Dorris – Rockwood Capital
Connor Emsley – Brookfield Properties
Nick Fafoutis – Prologis
Max Flower – The Minkoff Group
Jason Freedland – Tishman Speyer
Grant Glander – Allen Matkins
Desiree Hansen – DivcoWest
Kevin Havermann – Prologis
Henry Holscher – TMG Partners
Abigail Hyde – Oxford Properties Group

William King – CBRE
Ben Lancaster – Libitzky Property Companies
Tommy Larsen – Tidewater Capital
Bernard Medina-Brown – Prologis
Ryan Messick – Tricon Residential
Sanjeev Mundluru – Space Craft
Teva Myatt – JLL
Max Potvin – Deca Companies
Nick Rango – The Prado Group
Caroline Reynolds – JLL Capital Markets
Elena Saccone – Cushman & Wakefield
Michael Savage – Gibson Dunn
Caroline Schramm – Invesco Real Estate
Alex Thompson – Storage Star
Broderick Thorn – Prime Finance
Phil Thrappas – Pacific Ridge Builders
Valerie Yong – New York Life Real Estate Investors

YPG Alumni Group

Graduating from the YPG Program is just the beginning.

After completing the one-year Young Professionals Group (YPG) program, members become part of NAIOP SFBA's vibrant and growing YPG alumni community.

Graduates may also choose to take a leadership role in helping to plan, coordinate and manage the YPG program by joining the YPG Alumni Committee. The Committee is also responsible for coordinating networking and educational events and activities to keep alumni engaged. All members of the Alumni Committee must also be current members of NAIOP.

Leadership

YPG Advisories

YPG Alumni Committee Co-Chairs

YPG Sub-Commitee Chairs

Recruitment & Curriculum
- Barrie Greenberg, DECA
- Courtney Bell, Prologis
- Isabella Wei, Tidewater Capital
- Matthew Olhousen, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Social & Community Outreach
- Claire Marszalek, JP Morgan
- Courtney Bell, Prologis
- Isabella Wei, Tidewater Capital
Alumni Relations
- Danny Reddin, United Growth
- Kristian Weeks, Tishman Speyer
Behind The Scenes Events
- Banke Abioye, Prologis
- Irene Kyauk, JPMorgan Chase & Company
- Kristian Weeks, Tishman Speyer