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NAIOP Research Foundation Names 2025-2027 Visionaries Class
Five rising industry professionals selected to receive mentorship from Research Foundation Governors.
The NAIOP Research Foundation recently announced the 2025-2027 class of Visionaries, a group of five rising commercial real estate professionals who were selected based on their career accomplishments, history of involvement with NAIOP and demonstrated interest in the Research Foundation’s mission.
Visionaries have an unparalleled opportunity to learn from and network with senior professionals through the exclusive mentorship program, which pairs a Visionary with up to three different Research Foundation Governors each year who can share their advice and valuable industry insights. Visionaries also play an important role in the Foundation’s research development process by sharing their perspectives and expertise.
The Research Foundation established the Visionaries program in 2017 to connect outstanding rising industry professionals with Research Foundation Governors who are experienced, well-respected industry leaders. The 2025 cohort of Visionaries was inducted at NAIOP’s National Forums Symposium, May 13-15, in New Orleans.
“This energetic group will bring new viewpoints and offer valuable contributions to the Foundation’s efforts,” said Jennifer LeFurgy, Ph.D., executive director of the NAIOP Research Foundation. “We are fortunate to have such a talented and committed group of professionals join the Visionaries program this year.”
Tim Aguilar
Senior Vice President of Development, Link Logistics
Chapter: NAIOP New Jersey
Tim Aguilar is Link Logistics’ senior vice president of development, responsible for leading the firm’s development platform in the northeastern United States. Prior to joining Link in 2021, he was senior project manager at Bohler Engineering, where he led a team of professional engineers and administrators to deliver projects from due diligence and entitlements through construction across a range of real estate asset classes. He has worked on projects throughout more than 150 municipalities in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina. Aguilar earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Trevor Dombach
Project Manager, Rockefeller Group
Chapter: NAIOP New Jersey
Trevor Dombach is a project manager for Rockefeller Group’s design and construction team in Morristown, New Jersey. He oversees projects from predevelopment to construction, focusing on program management, design documents, procurement, cost management and project closeout. With 12 years of experience in civil and geotechnical engineering, he primarily manages projects in Central Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia area. Before joining Rockefeller Group, Dombach worked for Kleinfelder, Inc., where he held various positions over 11-plus years, ultimately serving as program manager for geotechnical and environmental projects across the North Mid-Atlantic Region.
Maxwell Mueller
Vice President, Logistics Property Company
Chapter: NAIOP North Texas
Max Mueller serves as vice president of Logistics Property Company, where he is responsible for financial underwriting, market analysis and project management for all development and leasing activities in the South Region. Prior to joining Logistics Property Company, he spent two years at Ridge Development, where he supported all areas of development for over 2.5 million square feet. Before that, Mueller interned with Majestic Realty Company, working on the redevelopment of the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Zachary Romano
Chief Operating Officer, Partner, RLCold
Chapter: NAIOP Georgia
Zach Romano joined RLCold full time in 2023 and has been involved in the cold storage development venture since its inception. As chief operating officer, he oversees portfolio management for the firm in addition to his responsibilities executing development projects. Actively engaged in lease negotiations, financing and contract discussions, Romano plays a key role in the firm’s day-to-day operations. Throughout his career, he has worked on ground-up developments, acquisitions, portfolio management and a comprehensive range of capital markets activities. Additionally, he has co-led several joint venture negotiations for implementing substantial programmatic development platforms.
Courtney Wing
Development Manager, Newcastle Partners
Chapter: NAIOP SoCal
Courtney Wing is the development manager at Newcastle Partners in Corona, California, where she oversees all development opportunities on the West Coast. She has led high-value real estate projects across Southern California, particularly in the Inland Empire, managing the development of over 5 million square feet of industrial real estate and securing $150 million in capital for institutional and private projects. Her expertise spans acquisitions, financing, development, leasing and sales, contributing to Newcastle Partners’ portfolio of 47 projects totaling more than $1.57 billion in investments. Wing is also an active leader in NAIOP SoCal, serving on its Board of Directors, co-chairing the Legislative Affairs Committee, and participating in the Young Professionals Group and on the Selection Committee.
Brielle Scott is a director of marketing and communications at NAIOP.
From Visionaries to GovernorsThirteen former Visionaries have gone on to become NAIOP Research Foundation Governors. NAIOP thanks these individuals for their ongoing support and their help in shaping the Foundation’s research agenda:
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