Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a specialized division of Marcus & Millichap, hired Andrew Leahy as senior vice president, national director of IPA’s multifamily division.

In his new role, Leahy will lead IPA advisory teams across North America in providing best-of-class services and expanding IPA into additional markets.

Leahy brings over 20 years of experience in institutional multifamily investment, portfolio management, and strategic expansion into target markets across real estate cycles. Over his career he has executed over $6 billion in transactions.

Previously, Leahy led investments for Elme Communities (NYSE: ELME), significantly expanding their multifamily portfolio. He has served with the Rockefeller Group, where he led acquisitions throughout the United States on behalf of domestic and global private equity investors. Leahy began his career as an analyst at The Blackstone Group.