GARET MARR MANAGING DIRECTOR, FRANKLIN STREET INSURANCE SERVICES
DONAHUE PEEBLES III CHAIRMAN, LEGACY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
Garet Marr serves as Managing Director of the National Accounts Team for Franklin Street’s Insurance Services. In
Donahue Peebles III, is a Washington, DC native and Columbia University graduate, earning his Bachelor’s of Economics in 2016. Upon completing his degree, Donahue immediately
his role, Garet has a sole focus on the insurance and risk management needs of commercial real estate companies nationwide. These companies represent owners, developers, and managers, many of which have a strong focus on affordable housing. Garet’s responsibilities include spearheading business development initiatives and providing operational oversight of the strategic risk management platform offered to clients. His dedication to ensuring the success of every insurance-related need has enabled his team to extend coverage to approximately 500,000 units nationwide. Garet and his team are a driving force behind Franklin Street's commitment to safeguarding businesses and properties across the country. With a proven track record in delivering tailored solutions, Garet continues to be a transformative figure in the field of insurance. Marr consistently ranks as a top producer with Franklin Street and has earned several production and merit-based awards within the firm, including its Leadership Award for his outstanding leadership skills, as well as the Breakout Performer Award. He has also been recognized as a Top Retail Broker by Insurance Business America in 2022 and 2023.
began cultivating his personal legacy working side- by-side with his father, Don Peebles, to propagate the continued success of the family’s namesake real estate development firm. His early executive work includes managing the development of office, hospitality, and condominium product, with notable projects like 108 Leonard in Manhattan, 10 G Green Street in Washington DC in his portfolio. As Executive Vice President at the Peebles Corporation, Donahue steers the company's day-to- day efforts and leads an experienced acquisitions and development team that is focused on public-private partnerships. The team consistently exceeds public benefit and diversity and inclusion goals nationwide. Donahue founded Legacy in 2017 as a means for The Peebles Corporation to achieve its affordable housing goals across its national portfolio. In collaboration with his business partner and CEO, Jerrod Delaine, Donahue has realized his vision for Legacy to invest in growing development capacity among people of color through his invaluable affordable and workforce housing development and finance expertise. Demonstrating his commitment to equity, inclusion, and sustainability, Donahue’s efforts extend far beyond the conference room. He serves the Washington DC, New York City and Miami communities through various philanthropic endeavors that benefit and expose youth to various opportunities in entrepreneurship. Donahue actively works with various organizations working to improve the quality of life of impoverished and special needs individuals on a global scale, including the New York City Mission Society, Best Buddies, and Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E.
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