Jeff Berkes is an executive vice president and western region president for Federal Realty, one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate REITs. He is responsible for leading Federal Realty’s West Coast leasing, development, asset management, and acquisitions teams; achieving corporate P&L goals; and growing Federal’s Western portfolio. Prior to his current role, Jeff served as chief investment officer for the organization. He also serves as a member of the company’s executive and investment committees. Jeff is based out of Federal Realty’s West Coast headquarters at Santana Row in San Jose, California.