Mission Success: Meet Post Brothers' Quarterback | Jacqueline Kluger & Laura Valean

Originally trained in hospitality management, Jacqueline Kluger began her career with Marriott before realizing she wanted to be on the ownership side of real estate.

Since joining Philadelphia-based Post Brothers in 2018, she has helped close more than $1.4 billion in financing and $500 million in sales. Now serving as senior vice president of portfolio management, she oversees investor relations, financial planning, and reporting for the company’s 3,600-unit portfolio.

Her advice for women entering multifamily? Stay open to pivots. "Whatever you think your path is doesn’t mean it has to be that way. It’s interesting to learn new things," she said.

In this conversation with Multi-Housing News Senior Editor Laura Valean, Kluger reflects on the pivotal moments, mindset shifts and leadership lessons that have shaped her journey from hospitality to high-stakes real estate finance, and how embracing every opportunity, big or small, has defined her success.

Here's a breakdown of the discussion:

(0:50) Kluger’s educational background and early years in the field
(2:03) Defining moments at Post Brothers
(3:19) Her role within Post Brothers
(4:27) What gives her confidence to move ahead
(5:48) Her leadership style
(6:45) Maintaining trust and transparency with business partners
(9:31) Mentors and role models
(10:54) Advice for women who want to grow in leadership roles
(11:36) Balancing professional intensity with personal life and well-being
(13:28) Her definition of success
(14:59) Thoughts on the future of multifamily real estate

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