2018 Young Leader of the Year – Ryan Shear
Ryan Shear – Principal, PMG
ULI Southeast Florida/Caribbean was proud to name Ryan Shear, Principal of Property Markets Group (PMG) as the 2018 Young Leader of the Year
As Principal of PMG, a real estate development and investment firm operating in New York, Chicago and Miami, Ryan together with founder and leader Kevin Maloney oversees the company’s development operations nationwide. Through his dedicated emphasis on innovation and technology, he is leading the charge in creating housing solutions while also elevating luxury real estate in major markets across the country. Ryan has been responsible for numerous projects including Sage Beach, Echo Aventura, Echo Brickell, X Social Communities, and Muse Residences in Sunny Isles.
Ryan has been instrumental in transforming PMG’s portfolios and divisions to meet the demands of the changing market and evolving consumer preferences. With many millennials looking for alternative housing options, he has spearheaded the X Social Communities division tailored to these young and modern professionals to tap into this underserved market. X Social Communities aims to revolutionize apartment living in urban cores across the country by bringing community-driven and tech savvy projects to market that address the rising rent epidemic. He oversees and manages all of these properties nationwide, including X Miami in the heart of Downtown Miami, X Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale, and X Biscayne.
Ryan seeks to create projects that stand out from the competition by creating timeless, classic, long-lasting developments that enhance the local community and add to overall value. Under Ryan’s leadership, his team stays aware of the needs and wants of homeowners even after developments have been completed and the units have been sold. This mentality is the driving force behind PMG’s Live Different initiative and is a part of every project that the team works on.
Ryan’s passion for innovation is evident in the state-of the art technology he incorporates into PMG projects, including state-of-the-art SMART home technology including home control systems, integrated audio, app-controlled video and lighting systems, automated rack and rail parking, biometric technology, and wellness features which include advanced air purification, automated wellness amenities and dynamic lighting.