Policy expert and industry leader steps into new role
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has announced the promotion of Jamie Woodwell to senior vice president of commercial/multifamily policy and strategic industry engagement. Woodwell, who has been with the organization for 20 years, will lead public policy initiatives and member engagement efforts across all sectors of commercial real estate finance.
In a statement, MBA president and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, described Woodwell as a “widely respected and well-known voice” in the industry, highlighting his market expertise and economic insights. “He is well-deserving of this new role, and I have the utmost confidence that he will excel in leading our commercial and multifamily team to continued success in executing our members’ key priorities,” Broeksmit said.
In his previous role as vice president and head of commercial real estate research, Woodwell directed MBA’s economic research and analysis on commercial and multifamily real estate finance. The company highlighted Woodwell’s contributions, noting his insights had been frequently cited by policymakers, the media, and regulatory bodies. Woodwell has also spoken at industry and corporate events.
During his tenure at MBA, Woodwell initiated several key programs, including the association’s Peer Business Roundtables and the Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF) Careers program. He has also played a pivotal role in addressing policy issues such as tax reform, climate considerations, and the evolution of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Before joining MBA, Woodwell held various leadership positions, including roles at Fannie Mae, CapitalThinking in New York, the WMF Group in Virginia, and the National League of Cities in Washington, D.C.
A graduate of Brown University with a degree in economics and American studies, Woodwell also holds a master’s degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Pittsburgh. He is active in professional organizations, including the Urban Land Institute and the American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association.
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