Chad Lavender has been named president of capital markets for Newmark Group’s operating businesses in North America. Based in Dallas, Lavender is responsible for driving the overarching strategy and revenue growth of the capital markets business for every asset type, including multifamily, office, industrial, retail and alternative investment classes.

Formerly Newmark’s co-head of Healthcare & Alternative Real Estate Assets group, Lavender joined the company to form and co-lead the group in 2019. Previously, he held roles as co-head of HFF’s national healthcare group and as an investment advisor with Apartment Realty Advisors’ seniors housing group prior to the firm’s acquisition by Newmark. Lavender will continue to advise within the Healthcare & Alternative Real Estate Assets group and recently launched Single Family Rental group alongside vice chairman Ryan Maconachy.

“Chad, a respected and sought-out voice in the capital markets sector, has an innate talent for leading and inspiring teams of top performers,” said Newmark CEO Barry Gosin. “In this newly defined executive capital markets position and coupled with his passion for execution excellence to achieve the best on behalf of clients, Chad’s leadership contributions will enhance our capabilities and efficiencies as Newmark continues on its growth trajectory.”

Lavender has completed investment sales, recapitalizations, debt and joint venture equity transactions totaling more than $37 billion in value nationwide.