Big-picture thinkers bringing diverse expertise to shape meaningful spaces.
Our team brings decades of experience across acquisitions, development, capital markets, leasing, and asset management. With a disciplined investment approach and deep knowledge of the Washington, DC market, the team has delivered complex projects across asset classes while creating long-term value for partners, tenants, and the communities we serve.
Meet Our Team
Matthew Jemal oversees all aspects of the firm’s real estate portfolio, including acquisitions, leasing, lease administration, construction management, and strategic dispositions.
Since joining Douglas Development in 2005 and founding Jemal Equities in 2025, he has led lease transactions totaling more than 10 million square feet of commercial space.
Known for structuring complex leases and workout negotiations, Matthew serves as a primary liaison among brokers, tenants, and ownership.
He was named one of Bisnow’s “Top 10 to Watch Under 35” and recognized by the Washington Business Journal in its “40 Under 40” list. Matthew’s leadership continues to drive value creation and long-term portfolio performance.
Jordan is a seasoned real estate capital markets leader overseeing financing, restructurings, and portfolio-wide investment initiatives. He has been instrumental in securing strategic capital solutions, optimizing portfolio performance, and supporting long-term growth.
During his 15 years at Douglas Development and now Jemal Equities, Jordan has helped pioneer innovative investment structures that have become core to the firm’s execution strategy.
A Juris Doctor and member of the Maryland and Washington, DC Bar Associations, Jordan previously worked at the Reznick Group, where he built a strong foundation in real estate finance and taxation.
Isaac oversees structured finance and tax-advantaged investments at Jemal Equities. Since joining the firm in 2022, he has played a key role in sourcing, structuring, and closing more than $650 million in financing across traditional debt, CMBS, agency loans, and Historic Tax Credit syndications. His experience spans complex capital stacks and institutional lending execution.
Prior to Jemal Equities, Isaac worked at Freddie Mac in Multifamily Securitization, where he focused on structured multifamily credit. He holds a B.B.A. in Finance and a B.S. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Isaac was recognized by CoStar with the 2025 Impact Award for Best Acquisition in the Richmond, Virginia market.
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