Berkadia Culture
A culture that strives for excellence.
“The company’s biggest focus right now is the future.”
Justin Wheeler, CEO
Our Vision
At Berkadia we are redefining the industry with long-term investments in people and technology that deliver actionable insights and create the best customer experience.
Our Values
Integrity Is Everything
We Take the long view
People matter
We stand for excellence
We love
our jobs
We innovate
A BEST PLACE TO WORK
We’re committed to providing a safe workplace where our employees feel their contributions are valued, they are empowered to create positive impact, and can grow their careers. Along with our people-first culture, it’s what made us one of GlobeSt.’s Best Places to Work for the second consecutive year in 2024. Watch the video or read more to learn what it means to us.
“This is a place where everyone is looking out to help each other actualize their professional potential so everywhere you look you’ll find someone who is deeply caring for you, who wants to help you achieve your best at work.”
Danielle D’Andrea, Chief People Officer
Corporate Philanthropy
At Berkadia, we believe people matter and know that one of the most important investments we can make as citizens is in our own communities, so giving back is an important part of our culture.
Employee volunteerism and charitable giving at Berkadia supports a variety of social issues and needs. Through partnerships with existing community organizations and through our own programs, our employees are helping people, changing places and enabling progress in communities worldwide.
As part of our commitment to giving back, we empower our team members to dedicate their time and resources to supporting the charitable initiatives of their choice through a Matching Gift Program, Gift of Time Program and Grants Initiated by Volunteer Service (GIVES).
A Life Changing Experience
After partnering with Habitat for Humanity to sponsor a single-family house build in Austell, Georgia in July 2021, Berkadia employees were so moved by the experience that they decided to do it again. In August 2022, Berkadia sponsored Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta’s second ever two-story single-family house build in Austell, Georgia and in 2023, sponsored the first house of the Marietta Public Service Housing Program for a middle school teacher in Marietta, Georgia.
Since 2021, Berkadia Atlanta has fostered meaningful connections with new homeowners and volunteers while also forming impactful bonds with each other. Berkadia strives to create affordable housing solutions, give back to communities and increase the possibility of home ownership; through strong partnerships with organizations like Habitat for Humanity, we have witnessed the power of these possibilities.
Berkadia Way
Our culture, or Berkadia Way as we know it, encourages us to truly see people as people, with unique needs, challenges, and objectives. We take this into consideration when working with each other, engaging our clients, and supporting our communities. Thus, instilling a mindset that fosters our shared commitment to self-accountability helps us see our impact on each other and adjust our efforts accordingly.
Hilary Provinse Honored by Boys & Girls Clubs of
Greater Washington, D.C.
“It’s an honor to be recognized as an honoree for the Boys & Girls Clubs. This organization means a great deal to me, and I feel lucky to have gotten to know and build close relationships with the next generation here in D.C.”
Production and Capital Markets
What it Means to be Berkadia
There is a wealth of knowledge and expertise at Berkadia and Berkadians are the most supportive group of individuals I have ever worked with. I enjoy taking the time to meet with and learn from folks in a variety of roles.
Lexie Hoffpauir
Employee Communications Manager
Berkadia is a company full of people who are not only dedicated to excellence in their own work, but also to the success and well-being of their colleagues and clients. I strive to uphold these tenets in my own work while helping lead Berkadia to new heights. It is genuinely an exciting place to be.
Steve Manzo
Internal Communications Specialist
Corporate Marketing
The culture of Berkadia stood out to me and not just from reading about it, but truly feeling it from the team. They genuinely love being with Berkadia and are passionate about what they do.
Keshia Lyn Albrecht
Intern
Investment Sales
I enjoy serving as a mentor, advocating for women in the business and have worked with predominantly female teams since the inception of my career 22 years ago.
Adrienne Barr
Senior Managing Director
Everyone I have met and worked with has been so nice and helpful, the employees at Berkadia really want the best for their interns and will go out of their way to help them.
Erik Ojert
Intern
Servicing
My advice would be to stay receptive and develop a curiosity and knack for questioning. Be confident and believe that you will be able to achieve anything with your efforts and diligence.
Nitya Shukla
Assistant Manager
Global Production Operations
Over time, the more I am here the more interested in mortgage banking and investment sales I become. Specifically, multifamily housing -it’s kind of perfect because it is a blend of residential and commercial real estate!
Laura Horton
Intern
Mortgage Banking
My calling as an HR professional stems from my expertise in forging meaningful relationships with people, along with generating solution-oriented HR processes.
Saugat Roy
Senior Manager
Global Production Operations
What drew me to Berkadia were the people – the culture and the emphasis that is placed in that culture. It truly feels like a place that wants to build you up and help you succeed.
Eglae Recchia
Senior Vice President – Product
I believe I am most passionate about the future-facing aspect of the role, [analysts] are the first to really ‘build the story’ of how the property will develop in tandem with economic trends.
Robert Dinkins
Investment Sales Analyst
Career Opportunities
Here At Berkadia, We Believe People Matter.
In fact, our people are the heart and soul of everything we do. That’s why we employ the top CRE professionals in our industry, and make sure we invest in their personal development and training. With a focus on innovation and insights, we set the bar high – and keep it there – so that we provide best-in-class service for our clients.
As part of our commitment to diversity, Berkadia is a proud partner of CREW and Project Destined.