Don Walker

Biography: Managing Principal and CFO of John Burns Real Estate Consulting. An expert in home-building financials, land development, and commercial construction, Don leads build-for-rent, for-sale housing, and portfolio and valuation assignments, and acts as the final reviewer on many of John Burns Real Estate Consulting's consulting reports. Before joining John Burns Real Estate Consulting in 2008, Don worked as General Manager responsible for the operations of all five divisions within the Corky McMillin Companies – a 2,000-unit per-year home builder. During his 12 years there, Don honed his skills in strategic planning, acquisitions, and financial forecasting. Prior to that, Don worked in consulting at KPMG Peat Marwick, where he learned the art and science of evaluating real estate projects and markets. Don holds a B.S. in Finance and Real Estate from San Diego State University, was a founding member of San Diego State’s Real Estate Advisory Board, and works in our San Diego office. Don stays active in his free time, enjoying mountain biking, surfing, and fly fishing. He also competes in sprint and long-distance triathlons, completing two Ironman races