The NAIOP Research Foundation has announced the appointment of Edward Griffin, CEO of Griffin Partners, Inc., to join the Foundation’s Governors. Individuals who demonstrate their commitment to the Foundation’s mission by making a substantial contribution to its endowment fund are invited to accept this lifetime distinction.

Griffin has served as Griffin Partners’ leader since 2002, managing the company’s strategic direction, guiding investment and development practices, and overseeing day-to-day management operations and has 30 years of commercial real estate experience. Under his leadership, Griffin Partners has grown its assets under management to an average of $750 million over the past several years and has made 40 investments with no losses. Griffin is a member of the NAIOP National Forum Investment Management and Strategy, and member of the board of directors for the NAIOP Houston chapter.

He is the 99th Governor to join the NAIOP Research Foundation, where he will support the Foundation's program of work through sharing his time and expertise.

“We are thrilled to welcome Edward as a Governor of the NAIOP Research Foundation,” said Marc Selvitelli, CAE, president and CEO of NAIOP and acting executive director of the NAIOP Research Foundation. “His deep industry expertise and proven leadership will be invaluable as we continue advancing research that supports the success and innovation of commercial real estate professionals.”

Celebrating its 25th year, the NAIOP Research Foundation was established in 2000 as a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to provide practical research and education that allows commercial real estate owners and developers to successfully capitalize on new trends and address challenges in the industry.

Notable reports include Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate, 2025 U.S. Edition; Reverse Logistics Strategies for the Post-pandemic Supply Chain; and quarterly office and industrial space demand forecasts.