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2025 Next Gen Awards
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Daniel Kowalsky
Has nearly $100 million in the pipeline in 2025
Highlights include closing a $15-million bridge loan for an office asset
As HKS Real Estate Advisors’ Managing Director, Dan Kowalsky plays a pivotal role in structuring debt and equity capitalizations, orchestrating opportunistic investment sales, and assisting lenders with strategic loan dispositions.
So far in 2025, Kowalsky has nearly $100 million in the pipeline. A notable highlight involved securing $6 million in acquisition financing for the SoBro site in Nashville. He also arranged for $9.3 million in financing from Southern Bank of Tennessee for Sila’s acquisition of a separate 87,000-square-foot development site. He closed a $15-million bridge loan for an office asset in Newark, NJ, working with a private lender.
He manages a team of five and previously spearheaded a training and internship program that included a full syllabus. His hands-on approach to mentorship and leadership has helped shape the next generation of professionals.
Kowalsky is an active member of the Mortgage Bankers Association and a dedicated supporter of charitable organizations, including St. Jude, Hearts of Gold, and other foundations. Beyond his personal success, Kowalsky has shown a rare dedication to developing others. He led a formal training and internship program at HKS for six years.
The New York Real Estate Journal named Kowalsky among its “Ones to Watch.”
These are just a few reasons we chose Daniel Kowalsky as one of Connect CRE’s National 2025 Next Generation Award winners. Connect CRE’s annual Next Generation Awards recognize young leaders who will have a strong influence on the commercial real estate industry.