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YPG Alumni Committee

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Graduating from YPG is only the beginning. The YPG Alumni Committee is active in overseeing curriculum development, securing sponsors, recruiting and selecting new candidates, planning continuing education programs and participating in community outreach.

"Staying involved on the YPG Alumni Committee provides a unique opportunity to work alongside established and up-and-coming leaders in our industry. It is also one of the few opportunities at the young executive level to, chair a committee; to shape the future of a premier, widely respected program," said Nico Napolitano, NAIOP SoCal YPG Alumni Chair for 2024-25.

Many of the 500 YPG alumni have gone on to become senior level executives and principals at their respective companies. There are currently 16 alumni serving on the NAIOP SoCal Board of Directors.

Committee Leaders

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Nico Napolitano
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Chair

Louis Defino
Nuveen Real Estate
Class of 2018-19

Past Chair

Nico Napolitano
Cushman & Wakefield
Class of 2018-19

Sponsorship

Adam Schmid
Cabot Properties
Class od 2018-19

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Courtney Smith
Alumni Relations

Ryan Parker
Walker & Dunlop
Class of 2021-22

Case Competition

Kevin Finnegan
Bridge Industrial
Class of 2021-22

Curriculum

Dan De Leon
Starboard Realty Advisors
Class of 2021-22

Curriculum

Courtney Wing
Newcastle Partners Inc.
Class of 2022-23

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Los Angeles

 Cole Hendricksen
North Palisade Partners
Class of 2022-23

Selection

Jordan Cobb
Chartwell Real Estate Development
Class of 2021-22

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Makenna Peters
JLL
Class of 2023-24

Alumni Advisor

Brian Baker 
JP Morgan
Class of 2010-11

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YPG Staff Liaison

Becky Ezell
Director of Administration

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Dianna Xochitiotzi
Director of Operations

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YPG Staff Liaison

Andrew Tallian
Coordinator, Programs and Events

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