With more than four decades of leadership experience across national and community banking institutions, Marquez brings deep industry expertise—and an extensive professional network—to the classroom.
“I’ve always tried to help students and young professionals build connections,” Marquez said. “I was doing that informally for years. Now, it’s part of my mandate.”
Marquez officially joined the Kogod faculty in Fall 2025, transitioning from executive leadership roles into a full-time teaching and mentorship position.
Marquez is teaching two core undergraduate courses:
Both courses emphasize professional readiness, ethical leadership, and real-world business communication—areas Marquez has spent his career navigating at the highest levels of the industry.
After more than 45 years in banking and commercial real estate, Marquez said the subject matter is one he knows well.
Marquez began his banking career in 1986 as a retail assistant branch manager on Long Island with Chase Manhattan Bank, now part of JPMorgan Chase.
His career later included senior roles at:
Most recently, Marquez served as president of commercial banking at Eagle Bank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, DC region. In that role, he oversaw a $7 billion loan portfolio spanning real estate and commercial lending.
In addition to his executive leadership, Marquez is a frequent speaker at real estate and finance conferences and has spent nearly a decade guest lecturing in Kogod classrooms.
Marquez describes his transition from the executive suite to the classroom using a sports metaphor.
“After all these years in business, I know I can provide the ‘color commentary,’” he said. “The challenge—and the excitement—is delivering the play-by-play in a way that’s efficient, engaging, and useful for students.”
That approach aligns closely with Kogod’s emphasis on experiential learning, professional preparation, and industry-engaged teaching.
In addition to his teaching role, Marquez has been appointed Director of Real Estate and Hospitality Learning, where he will lead the development of a new academic program focused on two deeply interconnected, global industries.
The Washington, DC region offers a unique living laboratory for this work, with proximity to major industry leaders such as Marriott International in Bethesda, MD and Hilton in Northern Virginia—both just miles from campus.
The new program will build on Kogod’s existing core curriculum and complement other specialized academic pathways, including business and entertainment and sports management.
Marquez plans to leverage his extensive professional network—more than 1,200 industry contacts—to support the program’s growth by:
“It’s like building blocks,” Marquez said. “Each connection, each course, each experience adds value.”
He believes the real estate and hospitality focus will offer Kogod students a distinct advantage as they prepare to enter the workforce.
“In any market, the question is how you differentiate yourself,” Marquez said. “Real estate and hospitality can be that differentiator—especially for employers looking for strong, entry-level talent.”