DJ Effler

With over two decades of experience in commercial real estate investments and finance, DJ brings deep industry expertise and long-standing relationships to the leadership team of BWE. As CEO and President, DJ is responsible for executing corporate strategies and goals and leads new company-wide initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, and lift-out activities, while helping drive production across the firm. He began his commercial real estate career at Nationwide in Columbus, Ohio, underwriting and originating first mortgage loans on all property types for the general account. DJ then joined Rockbridge Capital, a leading private equity firm focused on providing subordinate debt and equity to the hospitality industry, where he served as a Vice President of both the Investments Group and Capital Markets Group. DJ joined BWE in 2011, and quickly established himself as a top producer, team builder, and leader in the firm. DJ has been a partner in BWE since 2014, was named President of BWE in January 2021, and was named CEO in July 2023. DJ resides in Columbus, Ohio with his wife, Sarah, and their three young children.