Expert Profile
D. Kenneth Patton, B.S., M.S.
divisional dean, clinical professor, and Klara and Larry Silverstein Chair, NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate
A pioneer in urban economic development, Ken Patton has more than 30 years experience as an economist, real estate consultant and developer. He served for 13 years as COO of Helmsley-Spear Inc., where he brokered more than $1 billion worth of transactions. Prior to joining Helmsley-Spear, Patton served for seven years as president of the Real Estate Board of New York. He also served for six years as New York City’s Economic Development Administrator and Commissioner of Commerce, heading the creation of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive effort at urban economic development.
Areas of Expertise:
- Real Estate Development and Financing
- National and International Real Estate Trends
- Regional Economics and Planning
