Boston, Massachusetts – August 25, 2026 – Berkadia, a distinguished leader in the commercial real estate sector, is pleased to announce the addition of Senior Managing Directors Kevin Gleason and Brendan Shields, and Director Maggie McFarland to its investment sales platform in Boston, Massachusetts. Gleason, Shields, and McFarland began their roles on August 25.
Gleason, Shields, and McFarland specialize in the origination and execution of multifamily investment sales and capitalizations across the New England region. With over 40 years of combined experience in commercial real estate, they have successfully completed more than $15 billion in volume across property sales and capitalizations.
Gleason, Shields, and McFarland bring extensive expertise in multifamily investment sales, strong client relationships, and an impressive track record across the New England region, further strengthening Berkadia’s platform. The new team will collaborate closely with the firm’s mortgage banking partners in the region to form a well-rounded, client-focused team.
Prior to joining Berkadia, Gleason, Shields, and McFarland were part of Walker & Dunlop’s investment sales platform in Boston.
Before joining Walker & Dunlop, Shields and Gleason spent five years within the Capital Markets Group at JLL.
“We are thrilled to be joining Berkadia, a firm we have long admired as a leader in the multifamily space,” said Gleason. “We look forward to leveraging Berkadia’s platform to better serve our clients across New England,” added Shields.
Gleason graduated from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a minor in Entrepreneurial Leadership.
Shields received his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from the College of Charleston.
McFarland earned her bachelor’s degree in real estate finance from the University of Miami’s Herbert Business School.