Marlene Patton

About Marlene Patton

Specializations include: Asset Management, Commercial Acquisitions, Underwriting…

Experience

1. Managing Member

   Marlex Community Partners Llc

   Mar 2023 — Present · Northern Virginia, VA, US

   As Managing Member, Marlene Patton provides strategic leadership and oversight for a boutique commercial real estate consulting firm serving developers, investors, and lenders across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Direction & LeadershipDefine and execute the firm’s mission of “Establishing the Roots for Financial Freedom” with integrity, expertise, and measurable results.Oversee business development, partnerships, and community engagement to position the firm as a trusted CRE advisor.Client Advisory & ConsultingDeliver feasibility studies, financial underwriting, and due diligence services that reduce risk and support investment and financing decisions.Provide tailored consulting across acquisitions, asset management, development, project advisory, and capital structuring.Training & Capacity BuildingDevelop and lead educational programs, including masterclasses, intensives, and workshops, to strengthen the knowledge and skills of emerging developers and industry professionals.Guide client teams in adopting financial systems, reporting dashboards, and compliance processes.Operations & Growth ManagementManage day-to-day operations, staff, and resources to ensure efficient project delivery and sustainable growth.Secure strategic partnerships with lenders, industry associations, and community organizations to expand the firm’s impact and reach.ImpactThrough her role as Managing Member, Ms. Patton leverages more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate, accounting, and investment analysis to help clients transform risks into opportunities, secure financing, and build lasting real estate value.

Education

• Trinity Washington University

  Bacholor of Science, Business Administration

  1999 — 2000

• Hampton University

  Political Science

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Technical Training
• Coaching
• Instructional Design
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Social Media Marketing
• Program Management
• Teaching
• Entrepreneurship
• Small Business
• Public Speaking
• Organizational Development
• Public Relations
• Project Management
• Policy
• Team Building
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Accounting
• Research
• Event Planning
• Marketing
• Team Leadership
• Nonprofits
• Non-Profits
• Customer Service
• Training
• Microsoft Office
• Sales