William Wilkins
Senior Vice President
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Based in Washington, D.C., Mr. Wilkins is a Senior Vice President in CBRE’s Debt & Structured Finance Group. Mr. Wilkins arranges senior debt, mezzanine debt and equity for a wide variety of apartment, condominium, office, retail, industrial and other properties as well as development projects. The Team is comprised of 11 real estate professionals who work collaboratively with other groups within CBRE to secure funds from a wide range of capital sources including Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, FHA, life insurance companies, offshore and domestic banks, debt funds, mortgage REITS, endowment funds, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices, and other sources. In 2025, the team financed over $3.7B in transaction volume, consisting of $2.7M in debt/equity placements across 66 properties in 20 different states.
Prior to joining CBRE, Mr. Wilkins worked with ELV Associates, Inc. and Chartwell Holdings, where he invested in development and income producing properties.
Prior to joining CBRE, Mr. Wilkins worked with ELV Associates, Inc. and Chartwell Holdings, where he invested in development and income producing properties.
Education
- Bachelors of Science from Vanderbilt University
- Masters of Business Administration from University of Virginia, Darden School of Business
Charitable and Professional Affiliations
- Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area, 2024 – Present
- Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, 2019 – 2025