Name/Title/Company: Jeff Hoffman / Cushman & Wakefield l Boerke- Principal & Co-Chair Industrial Service Practice

Briefly tell us what you do, and length of time in the CRE industry: I am starting my 23rd year in Industrial Real Estate Brokerage. 

How do you hope to contribute to the NAIOP Wisconsin Board and what do you hope to get in return?: Public Policy that drives economic development and Real Estate are passions of mine and I can think of no association that is better at blending both. I am looking forward to working with some of the best in the business in advancing economic development throughout the state of Wisconsin. 

Which project or professional accomplishment are you most proud of?: Authoring the book "Industrial Is What We Do. Building Wisconsin's Future on a Foundation of Industry." which was released in October of 2022. 

How else are you involved or how would you like to be more involved in NAIOP Wisconsin?: I co-chair the Public Policy Committee and look forward to advancing NAIOP goals such as delivering more workforce housing, investing in infrastructure, and maximizing the opportunities that TIF brings to the economy of the state. 

Tell us about your family: My wife Amanda and I celebrated our 15 year anniversary in 2022 and we have two children. Gavin who will soon be 13 and Malayna who is 11. 

What is your favorite quote?: "You can do anything that you want, but you can't do it all."

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently?: Hitting a deep pocket of powder while trying to show off skiing in front of my family which led to an impressive face plant and the need to dig for my skis for about 10 minutes. 

Favorite foods at Summerfest and State Fair?: Good old fashioned burger!

What are your hobbies?: I enjoy being outdoors, working out and following public policy. 

What's something about you most people don't know?: I am always up at 4AM.

What is the best Halloween costume you have ever worn?: Family Batman dress up in which I was Mr. Freeze.