About Us

About Us

Since its founding in 1998, Buchanan Partners has been an opportunistic and innovative full-service real estate development and investment firm operating in the Washington, D.C. region. The firm has an extensive track record of creating value through land development in the path of growth. We have also developed an expertise in identifying imbalances between current supply and future demand, creating opportunities to re-entitle land to its highest and best use. Through sustained community stakeholder relationships, Buchanan navigates land entitlement processes in ways that improve outcomes for all involved.

Meet our team

Bailey Edelson

Principal

Bailey has 17 years of real estate experience in entitlement, master planning, development, and investment in a diversity of product types. She is currently responsible for a range of investment and development activities across Buchanan’s portfolio. She joined Buchanan from JBG SMITH, where she oversaw the design, entitlement, and investment in over seven million square feet of mixed-use development in the DC Metro Area. Bailey began her career in the investments group at the JBG Companies and has a background in underwriting and joint venture partnerships.

She is a member of Urban Land Institute, participating as a member of the Public/Private Partnership Council, serves as Treasurer and Board Member for the Northern Virginia Housing Alliance, and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Washington. Bailey holds a Master of Business Administration from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, and she graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies.

Bailey has 17 years of real estate experience in entitlement, master planning, development, and investment in a diversity of product types. She is currently responsible for a range of investment and development activities across Buchanan’s portfolio. She joined Buchanan from JBG SMITH, where she oversaw the design, entitlement, and investment in over seven million square feet of mixed-use development in the DC Metro Area. Bailey began her career in the investments group at the JBG Companies and has a background in underwriting and joint venture partnerships.

She is a member of Urban Land Institute, participating as a member of the Public/Private Partnership Council, serves as Treasurer and Board Member for the Northern Virginia Housing Alliance, and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Washington. Bailey holds a Master of Business Administration from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, and she graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies.

Brian S. Benninghoff

Principal

During his career, Brian has been responsible for the completion of over $1 billion of commercial and mixed-use projects, in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. He has been involved in real estate development, finance, and leasing since 1985. He has been a board member, a member of the Executive Committee and a past chairman of the Northern Virginia Chapter of NAIOP. He is currently a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and is a past chair and current member of the Advisory Board of George Mason University’s Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship. Prior to forming Buchanan Partners, Brian developed commercial and mixed-use projects, predominantly in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. He earned his B.A. from Davidson College.

During his career, Brian has been responsible for the completion of over $1 billion of commercial and mixed-use projects, in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. He has been involved in real estate development, finance, and leasing since 1985. He has been a board member, a member of the Executive Committee and a past chairman of the Northern Virginia Chapter of NAIOP. He is currently a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and is a past chair and current member of the Advisory Board of George Mason University’s Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship. Prior to forming Buchanan Partners, Brian developed commercial and mixed-use projects, predominantly in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. He earned his B.A. from Davidson College.

Charles F. Turner

Vice President, Land Design and Construction

A member of the Buchanan team since 1996, Charlie continues to manage multiple facets of the site design and land development construction for all project types including residential, commercial, industrial and mixed use. His prior experience with civil design and time working with a national homebuilder continue to benefit all aspects of our business.

A member of the Buchanan team since 1996, Charlie continues to manage multiple facets of the site design and land development construction for all project types including residential, commercial, industrial and mixed use. His prior experience with civil design and time working with a national homebuilder continue to benefit all aspects of our business.

Colby Camalier

Senior Analyst

Dexter Sheets

Junior Staff Accountant

Ernesto Argueta

Maintenance Technician

Jesse Hernandez

Operations Manager

Jimmy Roembke

Principal

Jimmy currently manages the company’s development projects, including residential land development, mixed-use, multifamily, office, industrial, and retail space. He oversees these projects during all stages of development including concept creation and design, pro forma and feasibility analysis, land contract negotiation, entitlement approvals, building and site design, construction management, marketing and project lease-up or sale. Jimmy is on the Board and Executive Committee of Northern Virginia NAIOP, and a member of Urban Land Institute and the International Council of Shopping Centers. Jimmy joined Buchanan Partners in 2005, graduated from the Pennsylvania State University and earned his MS in Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University in 2011.

Jimmy currently manages the company’s development projects, including residential land development, mixed-use, multifamily, office, industrial, and retail space. He oversees these projects during all stages of development including concept creation and design, pro forma and feasibility analysis, land contract negotiation, entitlement approvals, building and site design, construction management, marketing and project lease-up or sale. Jimmy is on the Board and Executive Committee of Northern Virginia NAIOP, and a member of Urban Land Institute and the International Council of Shopping Centers. Jimmy joined Buchanan Partners in 2005, graduated from the Pennsylvania State University and earned his MS in Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University in 2011.

Joaquin Larrauri

Junior Staff Accountant

Joanne Helfman

Human Resources and Payroll Administrator

Juliette Fuller

Controller

Kingsley McAdam

Principal

Kingsley manages development projects including mixed-use, multifamily, office, industrial, and retail space. He oversees these projects during all stages of development including concept creation and design, pro forma and feasibility analysis, land contract negotiation, entitlement approvals, building and site design, construction management, marketing, and project lease-up. He is a member of Urban Land Institute and Northern Virginia NAIOP, participating in ULI’s UrbanPlan program and serving on NAIOP’s Government Relations Committee for the City of Alexandria, VA. Kingsley joined Buchanan Partners in 2004 and earned his MS in Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University in 2010.

Kingsley manages development projects including mixed-use, multifamily, office, industrial, and retail space. He oversees these projects during all stages of development including concept creation and design, pro forma and feasibility analysis, land contract negotiation, entitlement approvals, building and site design, construction management, marketing, and project lease-up. He is a member of Urban Land Institute and Northern Virginia NAIOP, participating in ULI’s UrbanPlan program and serving on NAIOP’s Government Relations Committee for the City of Alexandria, VA. Kingsley joined Buchanan Partners in 2004 and earned his MS in Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University in 2010.

Lucas Morrison

Principal

Lucas is involved in evaluating all investment and development opportunities, as well as providing support to the firm’s asset management and project management functions. Lucas joined Buchanan Partners in 2016 and earned a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Economics with a minor in sustainability from the University of Michigan.

Lucas is involved in evaluating all investment and development opportunities, as well as providing support to the firm’s asset management and project management functions. Lucas joined Buchanan Partners in 2016 and earned a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Economics with a minor in sustainability from the University of Michigan.

Matt Frymark

Senior Staff Accountant

Matt Pierce

President, Buchanan Properties

Neil Gallagher

Director, Construction

Raycal Boswell

Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert E. Buchanan

Principal Emeritus

A third-generation builder/developer, Bob founded Buchanan Partners’ predecessor company almost 50 years ago and launched Buchanan Partners in 1998. Under Bob’s guidance, Buchanan Partners has become one of the leading full-service real estate firms in the Greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Buchanan is now involved in the development, ownership, and management of office, retail, industrial, residential, and large mixed-use communities. Buchanan Partners has become a trusted business partner for investors worldwide from institutional investors to individuals in Europe and families in Asia.

In 2009, Bob founded the 2030 Group, an association of Washington metropolitan area business leaders focused on regional long-term decision-making and solutions. For several years, including 2017, in recognition of this work, Bob has been included in the Washington Business Journal’s “Power 100” list of the region’s most influential business leaders. He was also selected as the 2017 Regional Leader Honoree by Leadership Fairfax Northern Virginia Leadership Awards. Bob was honored to receive the ULI Lifetime Achievement award in 2018. And in 2022, he received the Williams Trophy Award from the Washington Airports Taskforce.

Bob was selected as 2015 Arts Patron of the Year, one of Montgomery County’s prestigious County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities. He was also awarded the 2015 Signatures of Loudoun Vision in Design Excellence Award. From 2015-2019, Bob was the first Chair of the newly formed Montgomery County (MD) Economic Development Corporation. His memberships and affiliations also include: Prince William Economic Advisory Group; Board of Directors, Ruppert Companies; Board of Directors, Metropolitan Center for the Visual Arts (VisArts); and Board of Directors, Washington Airports Task Force. Bob earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Yale University.

A third-generation builder/developer, Bob founded Buchanan Partners’ predecessor company almost 50 years ago and launched Buchanan Partners in 1998. Under Bob’s guidance, Buchanan Partners has become one of the leading full-service real estate firms in the Greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Buchanan is now involved in the development, ownership, and management of office, retail, industrial, residential, and large mixed-use communities. Buchanan Partners has become a trusted business partner for investors worldwide from institutional investors to individuals in Europe and families in Asia.

In 2009, Bob founded the 2030 Group, an association of Washington metropolitan area business leaders focused on regional long-term decision-making and solutions. For several years, including 2017, in recognition of this work, Bob has been included in the Washington Business Journal’s “Power 100” list of the region’s most influential business leaders. He was also selected as the 2017 Regional Leader Honoree by Leadership Fairfax Northern Virginia Leadership Awards. Bob was honored to receive the ULI Lifetime Achievement award in 2018. And in 2022, he received the Williams Trophy Award from the Washington Airports Taskforce.

Bob was selected as 2015 Arts Patron of the Year, one of Montgomery County’s prestigious County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities. He was also awarded the 2015 Signatures of Loudoun Vision in Design Excellence Award. From 2015-2019, Bob was the first Chair of the newly formed Montgomery County (MD) Economic Development Corporation. His memberships and affiliations also include: Prince William Economic Advisory Group; Board of Directors, Ruppert Companies; Board of Directors, Metropolitan Center for the Visual Arts (VisArts); and Board of Directors, Washington Airports Task Force. Bob earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Yale University.

Steven P. Hubert

Principal Emeritus

Steve was a founding member of Buchanan Partners in 1998. He has developed numerous market leading projects across asset classes throughout Metropolitan Washington. He is also Founding Member of Buchanan Ventures and the Managing Member of Tarara Winery, a 475-acre vineyard in Loudoun County, Virginia. Steve earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University. Steve is an avid cyclist.

Steve was a founding member of Buchanan Partners in 1998. He has developed numerous market leading projects across asset classes throughout Metropolitan Washington. He is also Founding Member of Buchanan Ventures and the Managing Member of Tarara Winery, a 475-acre vineyard in Loudoun County, Virginia. Steve earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University. Steve is an avid cyclist.

Russell S. Gestl

Principal

Russ is involved with the entitlement, design and development of Buchanan Partners’ commercial, industrial, and residential land and building development projects. Completed Building Development projects range in size up to 750,000 square feet, and completed Land Development projects range in size up to 650 acres and 1850 residential units.
Russ currently serves on the Board of the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance and participates with the NAIOP Government Affairs Committees for Prince William and Loudoun Counties. Russ is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, NVBIA and MBIA. Russ joined Buchanan Companies in 1988 and earned a Bachelors of Architectural Engineering degree from the Pennsylvania State University.

Russ is involved with the entitlement, design and development of Buchanan Partners’ commercial, industrial, and residential land and building development projects. Completed Building Development projects range in size up to 750,000 square feet, and completed Land Development projects range in size up to 650 acres and 1850 residential units.
Russ currently serves on the Board of the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance and participates with the NAIOP Government Affairs Committees for Prince William and Loudoun Counties. Russ is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, NVBIA and MBIA. Russ joined Buchanan Companies in 1988 and earned a Bachelors of Architectural Engineering degree from the Pennsylvania State University.

Suzie Pontzer

Bond, Permits and Regulatory Compliance Manager

Theresa Scafate

Principal & CFO

Theresa is responsible for securing equity and financing for developed and managed properties, managing the acquisition and sale of commercial real estate properties, and overseeing the operations for the company, including; finance, accounting, insurance, human resources, IT and property management. Theresa is a member of NAIOP and CREW where she has served on various committees to include education as well as serving as a liaison with local universities to promote women in the field of commercial real estate. Theresa joined Buchanan Partners in 2001 and received a Bachelor of Science in accountancy from California State University.

Theresa is responsible for securing equity and financing for developed and managed properties, managing the acquisition and sale of commercial real estate properties, and overseeing the operations for the company, including; finance, accounting, insurance, human resources, IT and property management. Theresa is a member of NAIOP and CREW where she has served on various committees to include education as well as serving as a liaison with local universities to promote women in the field of commercial real estate. Theresa joined Buchanan Partners in 2001 and received a Bachelor of Science in accountancy from California State University.

Yolanda Long

Lease Administrator

Bailey Edelson

Principal

Bailey has 17 years of real estate experience in entitlement, master planning, development, and investment in a diversity of product types. She is currently responsible for a range of investment and development activities across Buchanan’s portfolio. She joined Buchanan from JBG SMITH, where she oversaw the design, entitlement, and investment in over seven million square feet of mixed-use development in the DC Metro Area. Bailey began her career in the investments group at the JBG Companies and has a background in underwriting and joint venture partnerships.

She is a member of Urban Land Institute, participating as a member of the Public/Private Partnership Council, serves as Treasurer and Board Member for the Northern Virginia Housing Alliance, and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Washington. Bailey holds a Master of Business Administration from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, and she graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies.

Bailey Edelson

Principal

Brian S. Benninghoff

Principal

During his career, Brian has been responsible for the completion of over $1 billion of commercial and mixed-use projects, in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. He has been involved in real estate development, finance, and leasing since 1985. He has been a board member, a member of the Executive Committee and a past chairman of the Northern Virginia Chapter of NAIOP. He is currently a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and is a past chair and current member of the Advisory Board of George Mason University’s Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship. Prior to forming Buchanan Partners, Brian developed commercial and mixed-use projects, predominantly in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. He earned his B.A. from Davidson College.

Brian S. Benninghoff

Principal

Charles F. Turner

Vice President, Land Design and Construction

A member of the Buchanan team since 1996, Charlie continues to manage multiple facets of the site design and land development construction for all project types including residential, commercial, industrial and mixed use. His prior experience with civil design and time working with a national homebuilder continue to benefit all aspects of our business.

Charles F. Turner

Vice President, Land Design and Construction

Colby Camalier

Senior Analyst

Colby Camalier

Senior Analyst

Dexter Sheets

Junior Staff Accountant

Dexter Sheets

Junior Staff Accountant

Ernesto Argueta

Maintenance Technician

Ernesto Argueta

Maintenance Technician

Jesse Hernandez

Operations Manager

Jesse Hernandez

Operations Manager

Jimmy Roembke

Principal

Jimmy currently manages the company’s development projects, including residential land development, mixed-use, multifamily, office, industrial, and retail space. He oversees these projects during all stages of development including concept creation and design, pro forma and feasibility analysis, land contract negotiation, entitlement approvals, building and site design, construction management, marketing and project lease-up or sale. Jimmy is on the Board and Executive Committee of Northern Virginia NAIOP, and a member of Urban Land Institute and the International Council of Shopping Centers. Jimmy joined Buchanan Partners in 2005, graduated from the Pennsylvania State University and earned his MS in Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University in 2011.

Jimmy Roembke

Principal

Joaquin Larrauri

Junior Staff Accountant

Joaquin Larrauri

Junior Staff Accountant

Joanne Helfman

Human Resources and Payroll Administrator

Joanne Helfman

Human Resources and Payroll Administrator

Juliette Fuller

Controller

Juliette Fuller

Controller

Kingsley McAdam

Principal

Kingsley manages development projects including mixed-use, multifamily, office, industrial, and retail space. He oversees these projects during all stages of development including concept creation and design, pro forma and feasibility analysis, land contract negotiation, entitlement approvals, building and site design, construction management, marketing, and project lease-up. He is a member of Urban Land Institute and Northern Virginia NAIOP, participating in ULI’s UrbanPlan program and serving on NAIOP’s Government Relations Committee for the City of Alexandria, VA. Kingsley joined Buchanan Partners in 2004 and earned his MS in Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University in 2010.

Kingsley McAdam

Principal

Lucas Morrison

Principal

Lucas is involved in evaluating all investment and development opportunities, as well as providing support to the firm’s asset management and project management functions. Lucas joined Buchanan Partners in 2016 and earned a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Economics with a minor in sustainability from the University of Michigan.

Lucas Morrison

Principal

Matt Frymark

Senior Staff Accountant

Matt Frymark

Senior Staff Accountant

Matt Pierce

President, Buchanan Properties

Matt Pierce

President, Buchanan Properties

Neil Gallagher

Director, Construction

Neil Gallagher

Director, Construction

Raycal Boswell

Accounts Payable Specialist

Raycal Boswell

Accounts Payable Specialist

Russell S. Gestl

Principal

Russ is involved with the entitlement, design and development of Buchanan Partners’ commercial, industrial, and residential land and building development projects. Completed Building Development projects range in size up to 750,000 square feet, and completed Land Development projects range in size up to 650 acres and 1850 residential units.
Russ currently serves on the Board of the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance and participates with the NAIOP Government Affairs Committees for Prince William and Loudoun Counties. Russ is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, NVBIA and MBIA. Russ joined Buchanan Companies in 1988 and earned a Bachelors of Architectural Engineering degree from the Pennsylvania State University.

Russell S. Gestl

Principal

Suzie Pontzer

Bond, Permits and Regulatory Compliance Manager

Suzie Pontzer

Bond, Permits and Regulatory Compliance Manager

Theresa Scafate

Principal & CFO

Theresa is responsible for securing equity and financing for developed and managed properties, managing the acquisition and sale of commercial real estate properties, and overseeing the operations for the company, including; finance, accounting, insurance, human resources, IT and property management. Theresa is a member of NAIOP and CREW where she has served on various committees to include education as well as serving as a liaison with local universities to promote women in the field of commercial real estate. Theresa joined Buchanan Partners in 2001 and received a Bachelor of Science in accountancy from California State University.

Theresa Scafate

Principal & CFO

Yolanda Long

Lease Administrator

Yolanda Long

Lease Administrator

Bailey Edelson

Principal

Bailey has 17 years of real estate experience in entitlement, master planning, development, and investment in a diversity of product types. She is currently responsible for a range of investment and development activities across Buchanan’s portfolio. She joined Buchanan from JBG SMITH, where she oversaw the design, entitlement, and investment in over seven million square feet of mixed-use development in the DC Metro Area. Bailey began her career in the investments group at the JBG Companies and has a background in underwriting and joint venture partnerships.

She is a member of Urban Land Institute, participating as a member of the Public/Private Partnership Council, serves as Treasurer and Board Member for the Northern Virginia Housing Alliance, and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Washington. Bailey holds a Master of Business Administration from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, and she graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies.

Bailey Edelson

Principal

Brian S. Benninghoff

Principal

During his career, Brian has been responsible for the completion of over $1 billion of commercial and mixed-use projects, in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. He has been involved in real estate development, finance, and leasing since 1985. He has been a board member, a member of the Executive Committee and a past chairman of the Northern Virginia Chapter of NAIOP. He is currently a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and is a past chair and current member of the Advisory Board of George Mason University’s Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship. Prior to forming Buchanan Partners, Brian developed commercial and mixed-use projects, predominantly in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. He earned his B.A. from Davidson College.

Brian S. Benninghoff

Principal

Charles F. Turner

Vice President, Land Design and Construction

A member of the Buchanan team since 1996, Charlie continues to manage multiple facets of the site design and land development construction for all project types including residential, commercial, industrial and mixed use. His prior experience with civil design and time working with a national homebuilder continue to benefit all aspects of our business.

Charles F. Turner

Vice President, Land Design and Construction

Jimmy Roembke

Principal

Jimmy currently manages the company’s development projects, including residential land development, mixed-use, multifamily, office, industrial, and retail space. He oversees these projects during all stages of development including concept creation and design, pro forma and feasibility analysis, land contract negotiation, entitlement approvals, building and site design, construction management, marketing and project lease-up or sale. Jimmy is on the Board and Executive Committee of Northern Virginia NAIOP, and a member of Urban Land Institute and the International Council of Shopping Centers. Jimmy joined Buchanan Partners in 2005, graduated from the Pennsylvania State University and earned his MS in Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University in 2011.

Jimmy Roembke

Principal

Kingsley McAdam

Principal

Kingsley manages development projects including mixed-use, multifamily, office, industrial, and retail space. He oversees these projects during all stages of development including concept creation and design, pro forma and feasibility analysis, land contract negotiation, entitlement approvals, building and site design, construction management, marketing, and project lease-up. He is a member of Urban Land Institute and Northern Virginia NAIOP, participating in ULI’s UrbanPlan program and serving on NAIOP’s Government Relations Committee for the City of Alexandria, VA. Kingsley joined Buchanan Partners in 2004 and earned his MS in Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University in 2010.

Kingsley McAdam

Principal

Lucas Morrison

Principal

Lucas is involved in evaluating all investment and development opportunities, as well as providing support to the firm’s asset management and project management functions. Lucas joined Buchanan Partners in 2016 and earned a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Economics with a minor in sustainability from the University of Michigan.

Lucas Morrison

Principal

Russell S. Gestl

Principal

Russ is involved with the entitlement, design and development of Buchanan Partners’ commercial, industrial, and residential land and building development projects. Completed Building Development projects range in size up to 750,000 square feet, and completed Land Development projects range in size up to 650 acres and 1850 residential units.
Russ currently serves on the Board of the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance and participates with the NAIOP Government Affairs Committees for Prince William and Loudoun Counties. Russ is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, NVBIA and MBIA. Russ joined Buchanan Companies in 1988 and earned a Bachelors of Architectural Engineering degree from the Pennsylvania State University.

Russell S. Gestl

Principal

Theresa Scafate

Principal & CFO

Theresa is responsible for securing equity and financing for developed and managed properties, managing the acquisition and sale of commercial real estate properties, and overseeing the operations for the company, including; finance, accounting, insurance, human resources, IT and property management. Theresa is a member of NAIOP and CREW where she has served on various committees to include education as well as serving as a liaison with local universities to promote women in the field of commercial real estate. Theresa joined Buchanan Partners in 2001 and received a Bachelor of Science in accountancy from California State University.

Theresa Scafate

Principal & CFO

Robert E. Buchanan

Principal Emeritus

A third-generation builder/developer, Bob founded Buchanan Partners’ predecessor company almost 50 years ago and launched Buchanan Partners in 1998. Under Bob’s guidance, Buchanan Partners has become one of the leading full-service real estate firms in the Greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Buchanan is now involved in the development, ownership, and management of office, retail, industrial, residential, and large mixed-use communities. Buchanan Partners has become a trusted business partner for investors worldwide from institutional investors to individuals in Europe and families in Asia.

In 2009, Bob founded the 2030 Group, an association of Washington metropolitan area business leaders focused on regional long-term decision-making and solutions. For several years, including 2017, in recognition of this work, Bob has been included in the Washington Business Journal’s “Power 100” list of the region’s most influential business leaders. He was also selected as the 2017 Regional Leader Honoree by Leadership Fairfax Northern Virginia Leadership Awards. Bob was honored to receive the ULI Lifetime Achievement award in 2018. And in 2022, he received the Williams Trophy Award from the Washington Airports Taskforce.

Bob was selected as 2015 Arts Patron of the Year, one of Montgomery County’s prestigious County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities. He was also awarded the 2015 Signatures of Loudoun Vision in Design Excellence Award. From 2015-2019, Bob was the first Chair of the newly formed Montgomery County (MD) Economic Development Corporation. His memberships and affiliations also include: Prince William Economic Advisory Group; Board of Directors, Ruppert Companies; Board of Directors, Metropolitan Center for the Visual Arts (VisArts); and Board of Directors, Washington Airports Task Force. Bob earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Yale University.

Robert E. Buchanan

Principal Emeritus

Steven P. Hubert

Principal Emeritus

Steve was a founding member of Buchanan Partners in 1998. He has developed numerous market leading projects across asset classes throughout Metropolitan Washington. He is also Founding Member of Buchanan Ventures and the Managing Member of Tarara Winery, a 475-acre vineyard in Loudoun County, Virginia. Steve earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University. Steve is an avid cyclist.

Steven P. Hubert

Principal Emeritus