Woodmont Properties Cultivates Emerging Professionals

On Sep 17, 2025

With a robust pipeline of over $3 billion in commercial and multifamily projects across key markets in the Northeast and Southern U.S., Fairfield-based Woodmont Properties continues investing in the next generation of real estate professionals.

This summer represented more than the close of another internship cycle at Woodmont – it reflects the company’s commitment to developing young talent and industry expertise.

The firm’s internship program has evolved into a launchpad for future real estate professionals, designed to align with interns’ career aspirations across finance, marketing, and operations, along with a rotational track that introduces participants to multiple facets of the business. Beyond the office, interns gain hands-on experience through site visits, one-on-one mentorship, and pipeline meetings that provide a deeper look into the real estate industry – reflecting Woodmont’s belief that early exposure to diverse disciplines is essential to building lasting careers in real estate.

“At Woodmont, we see the value in developing young talent,” said Daniel Miller, Woodmont’s COO and CFO. “Engaging with young professionals at the start of their career allows us to share our industry knowledge, networks and experience, while giving them the space to discover their own paths. We view our interns as future team members who are contributing to the legacy we’re building together.”

“Woodmont’s mission has always been to build lasting communities, and that starts with building the careers of our people,” said Cynthia Gonzalez, Chief People Officer at Woodmont. “Our internship program reflects that conviction by creating an environment where team members can explore different facets of the industry, learn from real estate veterans, and experience how collaboration drives progress.”
This past summer, Woodmont welcomed a group of interns from universities across the country – and even across the pond – each bringing unique perspectives and areas of study. Together, they participated in individualized programs, gaining hands-on experience across the many dimensions of the real estate business.

For Dale ‘DJ’ Frank, a 2027 junior at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, pursuing a business major with a concentration in finance and strategy and a minor in real estate, learning and honing professional skills on both ends has helped him understand the importance of being well-rounded. “From a hard skills perspective, learning the fundamentals of multifamily modeling has been incredibly valuable,” said Frank. “On the soft skills side, I’ve really improved in asking thoughtful questions and listening intently.”

For Marley Weidhorn, a 2028 sophomore at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, UK, studying Financial Economics and Management, the program’s intentional structure, reinforced by real-world application, proved invaluable, allowing her to evaluate firm performance, integrity, and the significance of public perception. “One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned is the importance of reputation management,” Weidhorn said. “Monitoring and responding to online reviews thoughtfully aren’t just about customer service, but also about maintaining the business’s integrity and demonstrating Woodmont’s values.”

For Jesse Faro, a 2026 senior at Drew University in Madison, NJ, pursuing a communications degree with a minor in marketing, the on-the-job work experience in a corporate setting provided a unique chance to navigate the ins and outs of an office environment as well as real-life opportunities to apply skills learned in school. “I wanted to gain hands-on experience and a foundation for the rest of my career going forward,” Faro said. “Woodmont offers a unique workplace where I can learn about all the different aspects of real estate. I have strengthened my skills through adjusting to different environments, analyzing projects and communicating with the team while applying the things that I have learned in school to the real world.”

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