Northmarq announces expansion of Multifamily Investment Sales into Portland as Robert Black joins firm as SVP

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (Feb. 20, 2025) — Northmarq today announced the addition of Robert Black, joining the firm as senior vice president of Multifamily Investment Sales. Black will be located in Northmarq’s Portland office, signifying the expansion of its multifamily platform into the Portland area.

Black brings 25 years of commercial real estate experience focused on urban and suburban multifamily and land development projects totaling more than $2 billion in transaction volume.

“I’m excited to join the collaborative and robust Northmarq platform,” Black said. “My cohort, Joelle Reinke, and I look forward to helping build out a strong Pacific Northwest team in cooperation with the Seattle office and with the great support from Vince Norris and Northmarq.”

Along with significant urban land sales, Black has been one of the leading brokers selling new construction urban apartments over the past 15 years. His understanding of the pipeline, underwriting of new construction and the demand drivers is unmatched and respected in the industry.

“Robert’s client relationships are exceptional, and we are so excited to have him lead our multifamily expansion into the Portland area,” said Vince Norris, regional managing director of Multifamily Investment Sales at Northmarq. “He always puts his clients’ interests first, and the pride he takes in delivering quality projects throughout the Portland area is second to none. His values and approach perfectly align with Northmarq.”

Prior to joining Northmarq, Black spent 10 years with ARA Newmark, most recently serving as managing director. He also held a senior vice president role at NAI Norris, Beggs and Simpson in Portland, spending 16 years specializing in land, apartment and affordable housing investment sales.

Black earned a business administration degree from the University of New Mexico, majoring in international economics and finance. His award-winning background includes being named the 2008 Commercial Association Brokers Bill Naito Award winner in 2008, as well as the 2009 Bill Naito Award runner-up and the 2013 and 2014 runner-up for Investment Broker of the Year for the Commercial Association Brokers of Oregon and Southwest Washington.