David Harrington

David Harrington serves as President of Matthews™, supporting company growth and overseeing critical operations. His 20-plus years of experience in commercial real estate has given him the opportunity to work in various roles within the company, bringing a strategic vision and relentless work ethic. Prior to his current role, David sat as Executive Vice President and Managing Director, leading the expansion of the company’s multifamily division and recruitment efforts. David grew the company’s reach into emerging markets, locating opportunities in submarkets and specialized assets. Dave displays a clear commitment to growing Matthews’ brand through extensive recruiting efforts, clear marketing initiatives, and cohesive teamwork.

As President, David collaborates with executives and market leaders across the company to strategize, innovate, and improve upon practices to continue building Matthews™ as a leading force in the industry. Harrington is a long-standing member of the company’s executive board and has successfully overseen dozens of company achievements including, office openings, senior and executive level hires, industry acquisitions, and more.

Harrington began his career at Marcus & Millichap, specializing in multifamily investment sales. In 2010, he went on to Hendricks & Partners, a national multifamily brokerage that later merged with Berkadia, prior to joining Matthews™ in 2016.

B.S., Real Estate
B.S., Marketing
Florida State University

• Los Angeles Times – Top Local Executive (2026)
• Los Angeles Times – CRE Visionary (2024)
• Real Estate Forum: Best Places to Work (2020, 2019)
• Commercial Property Executive: 10 Most Powerful Brokerage Firms (2020)
• Multifamily Influencer – GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum
• Who’s Brokering Los Angeles – Los Angeles Business Journal
• Highest Cost per Square Foot Ever Recorded – Pasadena, CA (91103)
• Highest Cost per Square Foot Ever Recorded – Los Angeles, CA (90066/Mar Vista)
• Highest Cost per Unit & per Square Foot – Lawndale, CA
• Highest Gross Rent Multiplier Ever Recorded – San Pedro, CA
• Highest Cost Per Unit Ever Recorded – Ennis, TX
• National Sales Achievement Awards, Berkadia
• National Sales Achievement Award, Marcus & Millichap
• Rookie of the Year Award, Marcus & Millichap