The NAIOP Research Foundation has announced the appointment of Mark Levy, president and CEO of Altman Logistics Properties based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, as a trustee.

As a member of the governing board of the NAIOP Research Foundation, Levy will help oversee the Foundation’s financial management, provide strategic guidance, and ensure that its mission is effectively reflected across all programs and initiatives.

Levy oversees Altman Logistics Properties’ daily operations and strategic initiatives with a focus on driving company growth and enhancing operational efficiencies across all projects. He is a member of the Zell Lurie Real Estate Center at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania; advisor of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; member of the U.S. Capital Historical Association; adjunct instructor of Georgetown University’s Master’s in Real Estate Capstone Program; and serves on the board of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County, Florida. A Philadelphia native, Levy earned degrees in economics and English from Syracuse University.

He serves on the NAIOP Industry Trends Task Force; is founder of NAIOP’s CEO Collaborative, a new leadership program for c-suite leaders; and is a member of NAIOP South Florida.

“The Research Foundation is proud to welcome Mark Levy as a Trustee,” said Marc Selvitelli, CAE, president and CEO of NAIOP and acting executive director of the NAIOP Research Foundation. “His expertise and vision have helped shape the industry in meaningful ways. We look forward to Mark’s continued thought leadership and insights as the work of the Research Foundation continues to shape the commercial real estate industry.”

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 the annual Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate and quarterly office and industrial space demand forecasts, among others. All research is available for complimentary download at naiop.org/research.