Sydne Garchik
Founder and President, MRK Partners
MRED+U Advisory Board
Sydne is the Founder and President of MRK Partners, Inc. Founded in 2015, MRK has grown to approximately 4,000 units and 21 affordable housing properties in its portfolio. MRK is currently working on approximately 1,000 units of affordable housing in its development pipeline. MRK strives to make a difference in the lives of its residents and the surrounding communities. MRK believes in socially responsible development and an ongoing commitment to community services and growth.
Prior to founding MRK, Sydne acted as the Director of Operations for Standard Property Company, Inc., a full-service, multi-family real estate investment and management firm which owned and operated affordable housing across the United States. She was responsible for the day-to-day operations including multi-family real estate acquisitions, financing, agency relationships, and asset management. Additionally, Sydne spent time working at SJM Partners, Inc., a development firm involved in multiple classes of real estate ranging from apartments to mobile home parks, to retail, and student housing. With approximately 1M square feet of commercial real estate oversight, she aided all facets of revenue growth and expense control.
