CohnReznick's Kessler named to ALM board of Advisors

According to CohnReznick, the 11th largest accounting, tax, and advisory firm in the United States, David Kessler, CPA, partner, and national director of the firm's commercial real estate industry practice, and co-managing partner of the firm's Bethesda office has been appointed to the board of advisors of ALM, a leading provider of specialized business news and information for the commercial real estate sector. In this role, Kessler will help to guide content development for three premier ALM media and thought leadership outlets: Real Estate Forum, Globest.com and RealShare conference series. Kessler brings 27 years of experience in audit, tax and business advisory services in the real estate industry to ALM's advisory board. He joins 25-30 other industry leaders who serve two-year terms and are responsible for guiding topical industry content to the publications. "ALM is one of the most respected publishers of real estate media in the industry and I couldn't be more thrilled to accept this appointment to their advisory board," said Kessler. "Real Estate Forum, along with online media resource GlobeSt.com and the RealShare conference series are vital resources for commercial real estate news, views, and opinion. I look forward to helping ALM advance its strategic objectives while developing innovative content for commercial real estate decision makers." Kessler's experience in serving commercial real estate clients spans numerous operating platforms and entities across multiple industry sectors. He has represented both public and private clients including institutional investors, real estate funds, developers, and owner-operators. His clients develop and operate hotels, multifamily and residential housing, office, industrial, assisted living and nursing facilities, retail centers, military housing, and student housing. "David is one of the commercial real estate industry's most respected and experienced accounting professionals," says Michael Desiato, Vice President of ALM Real Estate Media Group. "As a lecturer and industry news source, David possesses keen insight and perspective that will undoubtedly enhance our cutting-edge, industry-relevant content across all our platforms. We are exceedingly happy to welcome David to our advisory board and look forward to his contributions in the months and years to come." Kessler is responsible for all aspects of CohnReznick's broad array of services to the commercial real estate industry. He has extensive technical and practical knowledge of audit and accounting standards, financial reporting, due diligence, investor reporting and real estate company operations. In addition to leading CohnReznick's Commercial Real Estate Industry practice, Kessler is also a co-managing partner of the firm's Bethesda, Md. office. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland and at Georgetown University where he teaches a real estate accounting course for the Masters of Real Estate Development graduate programs. Kessler frequently speaks at real estate industry conferences throughout the country.