REBNY Names New President

The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) announced this week that its President, John Banks, will retire after five years of service to REBNY and 33 years in the private and public sectors. The REBNY Board of Governors confirmed Jim Whelan as new President, effective July 1, 2019.

Outgoing REBNY President John Banks said:

“Throughout my career, I have been extremely fortunate to work with people and organizations that have helped me grow both personally and professionally; and because of this tremendous support I now have the ability to make this very personal choice. I intend to fully focus on my beloved wife Lisa and our young children, and look forward to being more present in their lives. In addition to enjoying my family, I plan to concentrate on my not-for-profit and charitable interests. I want to thank Bill Rudin and the REBNY family for their support. I especially want to thank Rob Speyer for hiring me, and providing support and friendship over the years. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work with Rob, Bill, and the entire REBNY team.”

Incoming REBNY President Jim Whelan said:

“I am both honored and humbled, and I look forward to serving as REBNY President to help our city stay ahead of the competition well into the future. We have many challenges ahead of us, but we are uniquely positioned to continue being the best place in the world to work and live. I thank the REBNY Board of Governors, and look forward to continue working with our entire REBNY team, and of course all of our City’s and State’s stakeholders.”