Willy Walker

CEO of Walker & Dunlop

Washington, D.C.

About Willy

Willy Walker is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. He has held various leadership positions at several prominent companies, including Walker & Dunlop, where he is currently CEO. Walker is a highly respected figure in the industry and has been featured in numerous publications and media outlets. He is known for his expertise in commercial real estate finance and his ability to navigate complex market trends. Walker is a native of Chicago, Illinois and graduated from the University of Illinois. He currently resides in Washington, D.C.

Associated Podcasts

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

Guest

The Walker Webcast

Host

Connect

Recent Appearances

Kris Mikkelsen (EVP & Co-Head of Capital Markets), Justin Nelson (Senior Managing Director) & Ivy Zelman (EVP & Co-Founder of Zelman, a Walker Dunlop Company)

The Walker Webcast•Mar 26, 2026•1:08:36•host

Special Episode: Moments of Inspiration

The Walker Webcast•Mar 19, 2026•37:32•host

Willy Walker

About Willy

Associated Podcasts

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

The Walker Webcast

Connect

Recent Appearances

Kris Mikkelsen (EVP & Co-Head of Capital Markets), Justin Nelson (Senior Managing Director) & Ivy Zelman (EVP & Co-Founder of Zelman, a Walker Dunlop Company)

Special Episode: Moments of Inspiration

Key Topics

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business with Part 25

Dr. Michael Roizen, Bestselling Author and Chief Wellness Officer Emeritus, Cleveland Clinic

Sahil Bloom, Author, Investor, & Entrepreneur

James Millon, President & Co-Head of Capital Markets U.S. & Canada at CBRE Capital Markets, Justin Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer of Berkadia, and Michelle Herrick, Head of Commercial Real Estate at JPMorganChase

Michael Nierenberg, Chief Executive Officer of Rithm Capital

Jon Levy, Behavioral Scientist and New York Times Bestselling Author

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business - Part 24

Ivy Zelman, EVP and Co-Founder of Zelman, a Walker & Dunlop Company

David Ignatius, American Journalist and Bestselling Novelist

Carolyn Dewar, Senior Partner of McKinsey

Jeffrey Soffer, Chairman and CEO of Fontainebleau Development

Special Episode: CEO Masterclass

Jonathan F.P.  Rose, Founder & President of Jonathan Rose Companies and Scott J. Alter, Principal & Co-Founder of Standard Communities

Chris Nassetta, President & CEO of Hilton

Mallory Walker, Former Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop

Jay Hartzell, President of SMU

Erling Kagge, Legendary Explorer and Best-Selling Author

David Neeleman, Founder and CEO of Breeze Airways

Willy Walker

About Willy

Associated Podcasts

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

The Walker Webcast

Connect

Recent Appearances

Kris Mikkelsen (EVP & Co-Head of Capital Markets), Justin Nelson (Senior Managing Director) & Ivy Zelman (EVP & Co-Founder of Zelman, a Walker Dunlop Company)

Special Episode: Moments of Inspiration

Key Topics

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business with Part 25

Dr. Michael Roizen, Bestselling Author and Chief Wellness Officer Emeritus, Cleveland Clinic

Sahil Bloom, Author, Investor, & Entrepreneur

James Millon, President & Co-Head of Capital Markets U.S. & Canada at CBRE Capital Markets, Justin Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer of Berkadia, and Michelle Herrick, Head of Commercial Real Estate at JPMorganChase

Michael Nierenberg, Chief Executive Officer of Rithm Capital

Jon Levy, Behavioral Scientist and New York Times Bestselling Author

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business - Part 24

Ivy Zelman, EVP and Co-Founder of Zelman, a Walker & Dunlop Company

David Ignatius, American Journalist and Bestselling Novelist

Carolyn Dewar, Senior Partner of McKinsey

Jeffrey Soffer, Chairman and CEO of Fontainebleau Development

Special Episode: CEO Masterclass

Jonathan F.P. Rose, Founder & President of Jonathan Rose Companies and Scott J. Alter, Principal & Co-Founder of Standard Communities

Chris Nassetta, President & CEO of Hilton

Mallory Walker, Former Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop

Jay Hartzell, President of SMU

Erling Kagge, Legendary Explorer and Best-Selling Author

David Neeleman, Founder and CEO of Breeze Airways

Jonathan F.P.  Rose, Founder & President of Jonathan Rose Companies and Scott J. Alter, Principal & Co-Founder of Standard Communities