The multifamily sector could not be having an easier and more fruitful 2021. Rents are climbing, investment sales are proliferating and occupancies are strong. Navigating such an environment, one might think, is an easy prospect and to be sure it is always better to be doing business in flush times. However, it still takes skill and sector knowledge to drive a deal home—some of the qualities we look for as we choose our annual influencers in this space. Other qualities we seek out are around achievements and the impact an individual, team or company has had on the industry. We trust you will agree that the following pages will reflect those attributes

INDIVIDUALS

JEFFREY W. ADLER Jeffrey Adler provides insight to industry professionals and stakeholders via various outlets and events. While serving in his current role of VP at Yardi Matrix, the data and research arm of Yardi Systems Inc., Adler provides direction for the firm's multifamily sector national and metropolitan reports. Under Adler's leadership, the Yardi Matrix team aggregates data and reports on trends and forecasts in order to help bring transparency to the industry. The reports reach 70,000 readers monthly and are regularly cited in major industry and national publications. During the pandemic, Adler additionally developed a series of webinars, titled COVID-19's Impact on Multifamily Real Estate, which aimed to keep industry professionals updated on economic trends and real-time market data during the uncertain time.

R. VICKIE ALANI Vickie Alani is known for forecasting trends and the future needs of multifamily design. Understanding the intricacies of how project aspects can differ greatly when transferred overseas, Alani serves as a sought-after consultant and has successfully advised on best practices for clients internationally. She helps developers understand how amenities and concierge services can boost quality of life. On an international level, across countless countries, Alani works with development teams, gives seminars and serves as a panelist, and makes indelible marks on multifamily design projects. As a registered architect and interior designer with more than three decades of experience, Alani serves as principal at Boston-based design firm, CBT. She recently launched a new practice area at the firm as a super-hybrid combination of multifamily design and maker space.