2025 NAIOP SFBA President’s Message: A Conversation with Adam Voelker

In this episode of the NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area Podcast, host Drew Hess, Principal at Layline, sits down with 2025 Chapter President Adam Voelker, Market Leader and Principal at Trammell Crow Company. From industrial to life sciences, Adam brings a purpose-driven approach to leadership—and in this conversation, he shares his personal and professional vision for the year ahead.

You’ll hear Adam’s thoughts on collaboration across chapters, elevating NAIOP’s Executive Development and YPG programs, and why building strong political action committees is essential to the future of Bay Area real estate.

We also go beyond the boardroom—Adam opens up about his love for basketball, his go-to espresso habit, and how mentors shaped his leadership style.

💬 What You’ll Learn:

• Why collaboration between NAIOP chapters matters more than ever

• The power and purpose behind a strong PAC

• How regional momentum is shifting in the Bay Area market

• Leadership advice for the next generation of real estate professionals

• Personal insights from Adam’s journey across Southern California, D.C., and the Bay Area

🛠️ Whether you’re in development, investing, or just passionate about the future of commercial real estate, this episode offers sharp insights and a human connection to the industry we love.----more----

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