Benjamin Willner
Partner, Willner Realty & Development
Ardmore, PA 19003
Phone (610) 658-7077
Markets
Philadelphia
Bio
Benjamin Willner serves as a Principal and Chief Executive Officer at Willner Realty & Development Company (WRDC), where he plays a key role in overseeing the firm’s investment, development, leasing, and asset management activities. Within the organization, Willner is responsible for executing across the full real estate lifecycle, including acquisition underwriting, financing, property repositioning, and leasing strategy, primarily focused on retail and mixed-use assets. WRDC specializes in acquiring underperforming retail properties and repositioning them into stabilized, income-producing assets, and Willner is directly involved in advancing these value-add investment strategies.
Willner began his career in real estate finance, serving as a Real Estate Analyst at GMAC Commercial Mortgage, where he developed foundational experience in underwriting and capital markets. He later joined the family-led WRDC platform, where he has taken on increasing responsibility across development, leasing, and financial oversight functions. His role within the firm reflects a blend of investment, operational, and strategic responsibilities, typical of a vertically integrated private real estate company.
At WRDC, Willner operates within a multi-generational real estate investment firm, contributing to its continued growth across the commercial, multifamily, and hospitality sectors. In addition to his core responsibilities, he is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), aligning with the firm’s retail-focused investment strategy. His work is centered on long-term value creation through redevelopment, tenant re-positioning, and active asset management, particularly in suburban retail corridors in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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