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2023 Next Generation Awards
Florida & Gulf Coast
Benjamin Jacobson
Originated nearly $1.1 billion in commercial real estate loans within the past five years
Generated $345 million in construction loans during 2021
In January 2023, Benjamin Jacobson became Partner/Principal in Forman Capital, a Florida-based provider and debt and equity solutions to commercial real estate developers and owners. He partners with veteran CRE lending expert Brett Forman.
In his career, Jacobson moved from an analyst/underwriter of CRE debt to becoming a significant rainmaker. These days, he continues to bring new deals to his new firm, while operating the seven-employee operation, marketing to new clients and generally growing the company’s footprint throughout the Southeast United States.
At his previous company, a Canadian-based private CRE firm, he was promoted twice within the same year, moving from Associate to Vice President to Managing Director. Within the past five years, Jacobson originated nearly $1.1 billion in commercial real estate loans, which included $345 million in construction loans during 2021.
Jacobson has been recognized as a 40 Under 40 recipient by the South Florida Business Journal.
These are just a few reasons we chose Benjamin Jacobson as one of Connect CRE Florida & Gulf Coast’s 2023 Next Generation Award winners. Connect Media’s seventh annual Next Generation Awards recognize young leaders who will have a strong influence on the commercial real estate industry.