Young Professionals

The mission of the Young Professionals (YP) Network is to provide a platform for junior CRE finance professionals to foster meaningful business relationships and gain relevant industry knowledge through networking events, seminars and panels.

YP programming events are developed by YPs – so the content is current and applicable in their daily work. Each YP educational event includes a networking aspect to build and foster industry relationships with both peers and seasoned industry leaders. YPs are surveyed by region for ideas for future programming to ensure educational and industry needs are met.

Additionally, there are networking only events held in a more relaxed atmosphere where YPs can mingle among their peers.

There is a discounted rate to conferences and seminars for those CREFC Members 30 years of age or younger. To sign up for the 30 and Under Program Rate join the network and ensure that you check off the box “I would like to sign up to receive the “30 and Under Program Rate”. You will be required to submit photo ID to be approved for the discounted program rate.

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CREFC 20 Under 40

Celebrating today’s commercial real estate finance innovators and tomorrow’s industry leaders

Each year, we recognize the achievements of outstanding young commercial real estate finance professionals who are reshaping the industry with their fresh ideas and innovation.

CREFC Young Professionals (YP) have navigated unprecedented challenges associated with a dynamic market environment and they have embraced technological advances and brought fresh perspectives. This wave of talent is a driving force shaping our industry's evolution and helping ensure its future with their creativity and determination.

CREFC YPs play an important role in every segment of the CRE industry - balance sheet and securitized lenders, bond investors, private equity firms, servicers and rating agencies – and their active participation in CREFC committees, events, and initiatives has shaped the development and implementation of our programming. Their voice and ideas have ensured that CREFC’s YP programs remain relevant and impactful.

Let's recognize and celebrate this next generation of up-and-coming professionals that brings a wealth of fresh perspectives and innovative approaches.

Meet CREFC's 20 Under 40 Class of 2025

Learn about the Class of 2025

SEE PAST RECIPIENTS

To learn about past recipients of CREFC’s 20 Under 40 please click here.

About CREFC

The CRE Finance Council (CREFC) is the trade association for the nearly $6 trillion commercial real estate finance industry with membership that includes more than 400 companies and 19,000 individuals. Member firms include balance sheet and securitized lenders, loan and bond investors, private equity firms, servicers, and rating agencies. For 30 years, CREFC has promoted liquidity, transparency, and efficiency in the commercial real estate finance markets, and acted as a legislative and regulatory advocate for the industry, playing a vital role in setting market standards and best practices, and providing education for market participants.
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