Manny Vasquez
Director At-Large
NAI Pfefferle
Manny Vasquez is vice president of business development and a partner at NAI Pfefferle and Pfefferle Companies, a commercial real estate leader founded in Wisconsin in 1971. He is responsible for promoting Pfefferle’s full-service platform to a variety of clients, including local businesses, investors, owners/developers, municipalities, and other real estate users. Manny works closely with the company’s sales and leasing team, as well as its facilities and property management group, to offer comprehensive real estate services with a focus on industrial, office, retail, multifamily and investment property throughout the state of Wisconsin. Manny also helps the company and client base extend their market reach nationally and internationally by leveraging Pfefferle’s partnership with NAI Global, a network of 300+ commercial real estate offices around the world. He is actively involved in several non-profit organizations, which is a reflection of the company’s investment in and commitment to the communities it serves. Prior to joining NAI Pfefferle, Manny led the Fox Cities Regional Partnership, a public-private economic development organization focused on business recruitment, retention, and expansion in Wisconsin’s Fox Cities region.
Q) Why is Commercial Real Estate a great career choice for you?
A) I love helping people, communities and businesses, and turning innovative ideas and hard work into tangible successes.
Q) Where are you from?
A) I was born and raised in Peru but have called Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison and now Appleton) home for the last 20 years.
Q) What is something that would surprise people to know about you?
A) I worked for two U.S. Senators after college.
Q) What do you think is one-way members can make the most out of CARW?
A) Show up! Attending various events throughout the year is a great way to meet other industry professionals and prospective clients/partners, gain valuable market insights, and stay connected to the industry.
Q) What book are you reading/listening to right now?
A) White Tiger
Q) What movie can you watch over and over?
A) Back to the Future
Q) What do you believe is one key to your success?
A) Constantly reminding myself that there’s more than one key to success.