Aaron Perlis

Aaron Perlis is the proud father of three children, two of whom love to learn at McLean – Avi ’29 and Sara ’32. He is also the proud husband of Allison Perlis, an active volunteer within the McLean School community.

Professionally, Aaron is Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Walker & Dunlop, one of the largest commercial real estate finance and advisory services firms in the United States. Aaron is responsible for the company’s Information Technology Department with a focus on the strategic investment in, and implementation of, new technologies across the company, as well as leveraging data to enhance all phases of the business. He is also a member of the company’s Executive Committee.

Prior to his current role, he was responsible for Walker & Dunlop’s strategic business initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, and new product development. He worked closely with senior management to successfully execute the company’s initial public offering in December 2010 and has helped complete over ten acquisitions as the company has grown.

Previously, Mr. Perlis held various roles with the company’s principal investments group and was responsible for the portfolio management of the group’s investments as well as the due diligence and financial analysis associated with the construction, mezzanine debt, and joint venture financing of investments and acquisitions made by the principal investments group. He has been involved in the acquisition, disposition, and financing of commercial real estate transactions throughout the United States.

Mr. Perlis obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Aaron and Allison live in Potomac, Maryland, with their three amazing children, their incredibly cute Labradoodle, Percy, and their often-hiding cat, Rory.