Mark Pateman

Mark Pateman serves as an Adjunct Professor in the MS in Real Estate Development program at the College of Architecture & the Built Environment, Thomas Jefferson University, leveraging his extensive industry expertise in real estate development and urban policy.

His academic credentials include:

• Juris Doctor, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL (1997)
• Bachelor of Arts, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY (1994)

Mr. Pateman's research and professional focus centers on sustainable urban systems, with particular emphasis on climate-resilient redevelopment, transit-oriented design, circular economy applications in real estate, and urban agriculture integration. His work bridges practical policy implementation through advisory roles with the City of West Palm Beach on resiliency and transportation planning, reflecting a commitment to transforming urban environments through ecological and social sustainability principles.

With over twenty-five years of cross-sector experience, he has held leadership positions including Managing Principal at Cushman & Wakefield where he built South Florida operations from acquisition through sixteen years of market dominance, and currently consults on proptech sales strategy and public-private partnership development. He maintains active roles as a dual citizen professional in both US and UK markets, Urban Land Institute speaker, and trustee for family office trusts.