Shannon Hersker

Shannon Hersker joined Northmarq in January 2023 as senior vice president and is responsible for originating debt and equity solutions through bank, debt fund, life company and direct Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac financing. With a specialty in financing build-to-rent (BTR) projects, Shannon assists clients with sourcing equity, construction lending, bridge debt and permanent financing and co-leads Northmarq’s National Build-to-Rent Advisory Group. 

She collaborates with the Northmarq Investment Sales team on BTR acquisitions and dispositions. Entering the BTR space in its infancy allows Shannon to offer a unique perspective and knowledge of the product type. Shannon prides herself on her ability to connect with others, her competitiveness, persistence and integrity. She enjoys problem solving and taking a creative approach to find solutions for her clients.

Prior to joining Northmarq, Shannon was director of Capital Markets at Walker & Dunlop for five years where she was responsible for nationwide loan originations for multifamily, BTR and commercial assets. She worked with developers, investors and owners to provide debt solutions through various lending sources. In her role, Shannon created a national dedicated build-to-rent platform and became a leader in the BTR financing space.

In 2022, Shannon earned the “Rainmakers in CRE Debt, Equity and Finance” industry award by GlobeSt. Real Estate and was featured as a “Top 22 Emerging Leader” by AZRE (AZ Big Media) Magazine. She was named a “Women in Power” by Commercial Executive Magazine in 2021 and received a “Women in Real Estate in 2021 Award” by Connect CRE.

Shannon is involved in several industry organizations, including NAIOP, REIAC, and Urban Land Institute (ULI). She has taken on many leadership roles within ULI, including serving as a ULI NEXT Group Facilitator for four years, a Partnership Forum Group Leader for seven years,  and sitting on the Arizona Trends Day Committee. Currently she is Chair of the Membership Committee for the Arizona District and sits on the Local Capital Markets Product Council. Additionally, she volunteers as a classroom facilitator through the Urban Plan classroom curriculum program, serves on the committee for the Arizona Humane Society’s annual fundraising event, and has participated in philanthropy events for under privileged children in the Phoenix area.

Shannon graduated from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in marketing and a minor in communications.