Kate Perez

About Kate Perez

Experienced and strategic Talent Acquisition and Human Resources professional responsible for overseeing Human Resources for Arbor’s Buffalo office. This includes employee relations, performance management, staffing and recruitment, employee retention, engagement, reporting and compliance. Areas of recruitment specialization includes placement of entry to senior-level positions within Commercial Real Estate/Mortgage/Financial Services, Accounting and Finance, Professional/Human Resources, and IT/Tech. Passionate about employee training and development, leadership and retention efforts, and ensuring an exceptional onboarding experience for new employees. Proven success in ensuring a sufficient volume of qualified talent to meet workforce needs by identifying, developing, and implementing sourcing initiatives. Maintains a high personal standard, exhibiting strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to assist in any capacity necessary. Arbor Realty Trust is a national direct lender and real estate investment trust (NYSE: ABR) that provides debt capital for the multifamily and commercial real estate industries. We have extensive experience in mortgage origination and servicing and have built a reputation for service, quality and flexibility. Arbor\'s seasoned management team specializes in debt and financing for multifamily, office, retail, hotel and various other commercial real estate properties.Interested in learning more about Career Opportunities at Arbor? Click here:

Experience

1. AVP, HR Business Partner

   Arbor Realty Trust

   Feb 2026 — Present

Education

• Buffalo State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Applied Sociology, Minor in Psychology

  2007 — 2011

• Buffalo State University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

  2011 — 2013