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Charles (“Charley”) McGrath is a seasoned commercial real estate executive with over two decades of experience across capital markets, development, and acquisitions. As Executive Managing Director at Newmark in Philadelphia, McGrath leads strategic real estate initiatives focused on industrial and office assets. His career includes notable leadership roles such as Head of the Northeast Office at MRP Realty, where he managed over $2.2 billion in real estate investments totaling 6.9 million square feet.

McGrath’s institutional knowledge, extensive deal-making experience, and deep network across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland make him uniquely qualified to serve as Chairman. His background in underwriting, design, construction, and equity structuring, along with his notable transactions for firms like KKR, Goldman Sachs, and Fortress, add tremendous strategic value to Crossroads Development Partners growth objectives.

He has been recognized with honors including Philadelphia Business Journal's "40 Under 40" and Bisnow’s “35 Under 35” in Washington, DC. McGrath holds a Master of Architecture with a concentration in real estate development from the Catholic University of America, graduating magna cum laude.