Thomas A. Donovan
Partner, Vice Chairman
Professional Experience
Thomas Donovan is a Partner and Vice Chairman at B6 Real Estate Advisors, specializing in Investment Sales in the Queens market. His responsibilities include territory management, business development, real estate advisory services and sales. Previously, he was a Vice Chairman in the Capital Markets Group of Cushman & Wakefield, and Partner at Massey Knakal Realty Services. During his career, he has been personally responsible for nearly $2.5 billion of real estate and over 620 properties sold.
In 1998, Mr. Donovan joined Massey Knakal to head up the firm’s first full-service outer borough office. The Queens office has gone from a two-person start-up to a flourishing establishment more than 10 times its original size. He has built a strong presence in the Queens marketplace.
Mr. Donovan graduated from St. Francis Preparatory High School before attending St. John’s University, where he studied business management. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. As a member of the 8th Marine Regiment, Mr. Donovan was an influencing force in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The tenacity, courage and determination he displayed while in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait awarded him a Combat Action Ribbon.
Mr. Donovan’s dedication to serve and protect continued with almost a decade of service as a New York City police officer. In 1997, he turned to real estate and gained valuable experience as a title closer. From there he built relationships and implemented his capabilities into the sale of investment properties.
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Affiliations
- REBNY – Commercial Board of Directors
- Columbus Citizens Foundation
- VFW, Catholic War Veterans
- The Brain Tumor Foundation
- Varardi Ovarian Initiative for Cancer Education (VOICE)
Awards & Recognitions
- B6 Top Producer
- Finalist – REBNY’s Most Ingenious Deal of the Year (2019)
- GlobeSt.com Top Influencer in Multifamily
- Star Network’s Kings of Queens
- Real Estate Forum’s Top Broker
- Top Sales Broker by CoStar Group
- Crain’s New York Business’ 40 Under 40 list
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Tommy Lin
Director