Northmarq CEO Jeff Weidell elected to MBA Board of Directors, garners industry leader award

Jeff Weidell, chief executive officer of Northmarq, has been elected to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) 2026 Board of Directors.

As a member of the MBA board, Weidell joins 39 voting members responsible for guiding the association’s strategic priorities, advocacy efforts and policy initiatives that shape the nation’s real estate finance industry.

“The MBA board brings together some of the brightest and most passionate leaders in real estate finance,” MBA Chair Christine Chandler said in a news release. “Their insight and experience will help shape the market, legislative and regulatory priorities ahead.”

Weidell is widely respected across the commercial real estate industry and has held several leadership roles, including his current position as chair of MBA’s Commercial/Multifamily Board of Governors (COMBOG). With more than three decades of experience in commercial real estate finance and investment, he has guided Northmarq’s growth as CEO since 2020.

In addition, Weidell was recently honored with MBA’s 2025 Schumacher-Bolduc Award, presented by MORPAC in recognition of his outstanding leadership and dedication to advancing the industry’s advocacy initiatives. The award underscores his commitment to strengthening the voice of commercial real estate finance on a national level.

“It is my honor to recognize Jeff Weidell with the 2025 Schumacher-Bolduc Award for his outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to MORPAC’s advocacy efforts,” said Chandler. “From his leadership as MORPAC Vice Chair to his tireless work recruiting new donors and driving peer-to-peer engagement, Jeff has shown what it means to lead with passion, purpose, and impact. His efforts have strengthened MORPAC’s support from members and have helped advance our industry’s collective voice in Washington.”