Albert Hernandez
Vice President - Leasing & Acquisitions | Executive MBA Candidate UVA Darden School of Business | MSRE Georgetown | CRE Executive | AI in CRE Enthusiast
- Role
- Vice President - Leasing & Acquisitions at Colliers
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Albert Hernandez
Building the future of commercial real estate through strategic vision, innovative deal-making, and data-driven decision-making.As Vice President of Leasing & Acquisitions at Colliers, I co-founded the Stockhausen & Hernandez Self Storage Team, creating a new service line that expands our advisory and transaction capabilities across the Mid-Atlantic and Eastern regions. This entrepreneurial initiative reflects my approach to commercial real estate: identifying market opportunities, building strategic frameworks, and delivering measurable results.What I Bring to the Table:Over the past decade, I\'ve closed 100\'s of transactions while managing diverse portfolios spanning retail, restaurants, mixed-use, multifamily, industrial, and specialty asset classes. My track record includes- Co-creating a new self-storage service line for Colliers\' regional expansion- Reducing acquisition cycle time by 28% through AI-driven analytics and optimized deal structuring- Growing a $92M portfolio by 18% in one year through strategic acquisitions and asset management- Achieving a 94% approval rate at Real Estate Committee meetings through rigorous analysis and clear communicationMy Approach:I believe the best real estate decisions emerge from the intersection of data, relationships, and strategic thinking. Whether I\'m sourcing off-market opportunities, conducting comprehensive due diligence, or presenting investment recommendations to C-suite executives, I focus on creating value through: Strategic pipeline development and deal origination Sophisticated financial modeling and risk assessment Cross-functional team leadership and stakeholder alignment Innovative solutions leveraging emerging technologies (AI, advanced analytics)Always Learning:Currently pursuing an Executive MBA in Strategy & AI at UVA\'s Darden School of Business (20••••27), building on my Master\'s in Real Estate from Georgetown University and CCIM designation. I\'m passionate about staying at the forefront of industry innovation from AI applications in real estate to evolving capital markets dynamics.Let\'s Connect:Whether you\'re looking to discuss market opportunities, strategic partnerships, investment strategies, or the future of commercial real estate, I\'m always open to meaningful conversations with fellow industry professionals. a••••••••@colliers.com (21••••••66
Experience
Vice President - Leasing & Acquisitions
Oct 2024 — Present · Charlottesville, VA, US
Co-founded and launched Stockhausen & Hernandez Self Storage Team, establishing a new service line for Colliers focusing on the Mid-Atlantic and Eastern regions to capture emerging market opportunities and expand advisory and transaction execution services for institutional investors and clients.• Drive strategic pipeline generation and deal origination, advancing high-value investment opportunities through off-market relationships and targeted market analysis for retail, restaurant, and self-storage acquisitions.• Lead comprehensive site selection and acquisition strategy encompassing due diligence (physical, entitlement, environmental, and financial), market feasibility studies, and pro forma modeling for land acquisitions and lease transactions with local, regional, and national credit tenants.• Negotiate complex commercial real estate transactions including lease renewals, relocations, expansions, subleases, early terminations, and assignments across diverse markets while conducting comprehensive risk assessments and mitigating acquisition and lease risks.• Reduced acquisition cycle time by 28% by implementing creative deal structuring strategies, leveraging generative AI tools, and optimizing financial modeling workflows while coordinating cross-functional teams across legal, finance, operations, design, and construction.• Cultivate C-suite relationships and strategic partnerships with institutional investors, developers, and industry leaders, securing exclusive access to off-market opportunities and premium leasing assignments.• Present strategic recommendations, ROI projections, and investment memoranda to Real Estate Committees and executive leadership through data-driven reports and financial analyses supporting high-stakes decision-making.
Education
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Georgetown University
Master's in Real Estate, Development & Finance
2021 — 2023
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science - BS - Communication Studies, Corporate Communications
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