Posts tagged Affordable housing

Beyond the Resume Podcast with Sheri Thompson (Stumbling into Real Estate Executive)

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Sheri Thompson, Executive Vice President and Head of Affordable Housing at Walker & Dunlop, to talk about navigating the complex world of affordable housing finance, taking risks in your career, and the power of mentorship and sponsorship.

From managing equity funding challenges to reflecting on leadership lessons learned through decades in the commercial real estate industry, Sheri shares real talk and actionable advice for anyone looking to grow in the multifamily housing or real estate finance sector.

Julio LaraJune 23, 2025Affordable housing, Walker & Dunlop, real estate careers, multifamily finance, LIHTC, mentorship vs sponsorship, women in leadership, commercial real estate jobs, Sheri Thompson, housing equity

Beyond the Resume Podcast with Gunnar Branson (Leadership, Storytelling, and Real Estate)

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, hosts Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker from Jackson Lucas sit down with Gunnar Branson, CEO of AFIRE (Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate), to discuss the future of global real estate investing, trends in U.S. markets, leadership, and the power of storytelling in business.