Bret Wilkerson

Biography: As a member of the Hawkeye's management committee, Mr. Wilkerson has more than 29 years of industry experience. His areas of expertise include the application of commercial real estate market research in investment decisions, market cycles, asset allocation, and risk management. Prior to joining Hawkeye, Mr. Wilkerson was with Property & Portfolio Research, Inc. starting in 1995, and served as the CEO from 2004 through 2009. During his tenure, the firm expanded market coverage into Europe and Asia, broadened the client base both by sector and geographically, and continued to innovate new products. A primary focus of his role at PPR was advising clients including pension funds, investment advisors, developers, banks, private investors, REITs, government agencies, and commercial lenders - assisting them in the application of research to their real estate decisions. He worked with them to craft investment strategy, develop risk management, target markets for investment, raise capital, and determine asset allocations. Mr. Wilkerson has been a regular speaker at industry conferences and events, and he has written for a variety of real estate publications. He has been an active member of several industry associations, including ULI, where he has served as a trustee. Mr. Wilkerson received a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from Dartmouth College. He is a CFA charter holder.