Wyatt Leach
New York,NY
Summary
Mission-driven real estate leader with a decade of experience in strategic acquisitions, complex negotiations, and high-trust relationship management. Deeply connected to Israeli and Jewish communal life, with a strong background in sales leadership, real estate pipeline development, and cross-cultural engagement. Proven ability to bridge business objectives with purpose-driven missions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director, Real Estate
Friends of The Israel Defense Forces
08.2025 - Current
- Recognized for exceptional performance with accelerated promotion and expanded responsibilities within first year
- Secured major gifts exceeding $100K while strengthening relationships with high-net-worth donors
- Directed annual Real Estate & Financial Services Gala, driving 35% YoY attendance growth and 20% increase in funds raised; sold out venue and grew host committee participation by 40%
- Designed and scaled an SMS engagement platform within Microsoft 365, expanding donor outreach and selected for national rollout
- Leveraged data-driven strategies to optimize budget allocation, increase ROI, and deepen donor engagement
- Developed corporate sponsorship strategy and led a team of associates, resulting in expanded revenue streams and multiple staff promotions
Founder & Managing Partner
Private Real Estate Investment Company
09.2021 - Current
- Founded and scaled an acquisitions-focused company operating across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
- Closed multimillion-dollar residential and commercial real estate transactions
- Negotiated directly with sellers, investors, and legal teams
- Built and led high-performing sales teams with strong systems for pipeline and follow-up
- Developed a wide network across the NY real estate community, including brokers, title companies, and contractors
Acquisitions Manager
Real Estate Investment Firm
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Became top-performing salesman managing acquisitions across multiple U.S. states
- Oversaw deal sourcing, underwriting, and transaction coordination remotely from Israel
- Built and maintained relationships with American brokers, sellers, and support teams
- Served as a cultural and operational bridge between Israeli leadership and U.S. real estate stakeholders
- Tel Aviv-Based, U.S. Market Focus
Trip Leader
Birthright Israel
08.2015 - 11.2018
- Led eight immersive educational trips for young Jewish adults
- Facilitated cultural and identity-building experiences across Israel
- Managed logistics and group dynamics with care, sensitivity, and leadership
Education
B.A. - Liberal Arts
State University of New York at Purchase (SUNY Purchase)
06-2015
Skills
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Donor & Investor Relationship Building
- Jewish Community Alignment
- Public Speaking & Storytelling
- Real Estate Acquisitions & Deal Structuring
- Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Leadership & Sales Enablement
Volunteering And Leadership
Birthright Israel, Trip Leader, 2015-08-01, 2018-11-01, Led eight immersive educational trips for young Jewish adults, Facilitated cultural and identity-building experiences across Israel, Managed logistics and group dynamics with care, sensitivity, and leadership
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Limited Working
Timeline
Associate Director, Real Estate
Friends of The Israel Defense Forces
08.2025 - Current
Founder & Managing Partner
Private Real Estate Investment Company
09.2021 - Current
Acquisitions Manager
Real Estate Investment Firm
09.2019 - 09.2021
Trip Leader
Birthright Israel
08.2015 - 11.2018
B.A. - Liberal Arts
State University of New York at Purchase (SUNY Purchase)