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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investment Management Advisory firm Co-founder acquiring value-add commercial properties in CBDs and select urban infill sub-markets. We capitalize on markets we know well through prior investments to reduce risk and gain superior returns through joint ventures with institutional and high net worth investors. Invested $700M and provided advisory services to an additional $1.8 billion in transactions. Well-recognized as a creative group that wins and closes deals with mutually… Show more Investment Management Advisory firm Co-founder acquiring value-add commercial properties in CBDs and select urban infill sub-markets. We capitalize on markets we know well through prior investments to reduce risk and gain superior returns through joint ventures with institutional and high net worth investors. Invested $700M and provided advisory services to an additional $1.8 billion in transactions. Well-recognized as a creative group that wins and closes deals with mutually beneficial terms.Developed a uniquely proactive, proprietary inventory of every office property (before today’s research aggregators were available) that still informs our proprietary acquisition strategy for all asset types. Notable TriCoastal Transactions: Minneapolis CBD: As General Partner of a limited partnership with a prominent PE fund, originated, acquired, redeveloped, and re-leased 520 Nicollet Mall, an exceptionally well-located, distressed, historic/creative office property with vacant, high-street retail on its main floor. Conceived, budgeted, and executed substantial renovation of interior, exterior and systems, including the addition of significant GLA. Subsequently leased the retail to 100% to creditworthy tenants, exceeded pro forma office renewals, and sold for a total return far exceeding that of investments made in this market of the same vintage.114 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY: For a private equity fund and a leading university endowment, fashioned novel structure for their JV with a NYC developer/operator for acquisition and complete redevelopment. Sold at returns substantially exceeding proforma.Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL: Advised a leading US private equity fund, advised on feasibility and entitlements for the 1MSF urban infill, mixed-use redevelopment of this premier six-acre site in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The successful, completed project consists of six buildings including two new apartment towers with 540 units. Show less

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Led investment and fund management for a debut, $475 M comingled, closed-end, private equity fund, anchored by leading endowments and focused on special situations re eastern U.S. properties. Notable Rubenstein Transactions: Originated, structured, negotiated and closed the $475M acquisition from Blackstone of a thirteen-property, 3.5M sf, collection of office, leased land parcels and development sites surrounding the Atlanta Central Perimeter Mall. This was the first material… Show more Led investment and fund management for a debut, $475 M comingled, closed-end, private equity fund, anchored by leading endowments and focused on special situations re eastern U.S. properties. Notable Rubenstein Transactions: Originated, structured, negotiated and closed the $475M acquisition from Blackstone of a thirteen-property, 3.5M sf, collection of office, leased land parcels and development sites surrounding the Atlanta Central Perimeter Mall. This was the first material investment for the Fund and the largest in Rubenstein’s history.Sold three non-strategic assets prior to closing at considerable profit to their allocated cost, reducing our net investment by more than 30%. Show less

Chicago, Il

Led the investment and development strategy as CIO for one of the largest publicly traded REITs (NYSE: “TRZ”) with peak holdings exceeding 70M sf in major U.S. and Canadian markets. Executed business plan swiftly to improve quality in core markets and cull portfolio of weaker legacy assets.Ran Investment and Portfolio Management including Acquisitions, Origination and analysis of Developments, selection and execution of dispositions, and negotiation of Ventures. Completed 11… Show more Led the investment and development strategy as CIO for one of the largest publicly traded REITs (NYSE: “TRZ”) with peak holdings exceeding 70M sf in major U.S. and Canadian markets. Executed business plan swiftly to improve quality in core markets and cull portfolio of weaker legacy assets.Ran Investment and Portfolio Management including Acquisitions, Origination and analysis of Developments, selection and execution of dispositions, and negotiation of Ventures. Completed 11 transactions in only 18-months following start date.Reviewed and approved all material leases and revamped Asset Management department’s evaluation of leases. Led valuation of the Trizec enterprise for use by its M&A advisors in this record-breaking $9B company sale to a venture of Brookfield and Blackstone. Notable Trizec TransactionsArden (NYSE: “ARI”): Sourced and secured accretive acquisition of 4.1M sf portfolio of 13 premier Southern California properties for $1.6 B, in coordination with GE Capital's $4.8B acquisition of this prominent Southern California public REIT. Fashioned a class of Trizec shares for the founders of Arden that improved their tax efficiency.Figueroa at Wilshire: Acquired from a Hines Intersts venture this premier 1MSF, 53-story, mixed-use building, notable on the Los Angeles skyline, with very desirable upper floor vacancy. Washington, DC: Acquired two prized East End properties at Franklin Square, strengthening and simplifying local portfolio.Executed disposition of seven properties (3.6M sf) generating considerable net sale proceeds for acquisitions through reverse §1031 exchanges/swaps. Show less

Los Angeles, Ca

Recruited by and reported to the Chairman, Rob Maguire, of this leading West Coast commercial real estate developer. Conceived and executed a growth strategy through property acquisitions to facilitate its IPO as a Public REIT.The successfully completed IPO (NYSE: “MPG”) included the Company’s first investment in its 20- year history, the southern California ATT Wireless HQ, a Single Tenant Net Lease transaction in suburban LA County.Investments drove an increase in equity… Show more Recruited by and reported to the Chairman, Rob Maguire, of this leading West Coast commercial real estate developer. Conceived and executed a growth strategy through property acquisitions to facilitate its IPO as a Public REIT.The successfully completed IPO (NYSE: “MPG”) included the Company’s first investment in its 20- year history, the southern California ATT Wireless HQ, a Single Tenant Net Lease transaction in suburban LA County.Investments drove an increase in equity market cap by 45% within only 18 months of the initial share trading, Notable Maguire investments:Lantana Media Campus: Secured off-market deal (from Hines) for coveted center of the entertainment industry in Santa Monica, home to many of the premier film and television production companies and to the then future headquarters of the Recording Academy of America, the sponsor of the Grammys. (since completed) Cal Plaza: Secured off-market deal (from Met Life) for 1MSF, 42-story, mixed-use property in the Bunker Hill area of the Los Angeles CBD Park Place: premier 100-acre, highly amenitized mixed-use campus adjacent to the airport in Irvine, CA. Among the best projects of its kind in the area and the largest, it included considerable additional development rights. Show less

Chicago, Il

Led eight-person team that developed and implemented a proactive, disciplined strategy for growth and rationalization of the U.S. Office division.Sourced, negotiated, and closed 26 acquisitions involving 53 properties, growing the portfolio by +23.6M sf (+100%). Investments increased in value by +$1.6B, generating a leveraged IRR of 26% and an equity multiple over 4.0x. Properties enhanced Trizec’s holdings in its most important markets and became core holdings.Profitably… Show more Led eight-person team that developed and implemented a proactive, disciplined strategy for growth and rationalization of the U.S. Office division.Sourced, negotiated, and closed 26 acquisitions involving 53 properties, growing the portfolio by +23.6M sf (+100%). Investments increased in value by +$1.6B, generating a leveraged IRR of 26% and an equity multiple over 4.0x. Properties enhanced Trizec’s holdings in its most important markets and became core holdings.Profitably reinvested proceeds of the sale to Simon of the Hahn regional mall business through reverse 1031 exchanges Show less

New York, Ny And Chicago, Il

Recruited to help establish a discretionary Private Equity Fund business for this International Investment Advisor serving leading European, Asian, and North American Pension plans. Played a key role in the successful raise and formation of its first two comingled, closed-end, fully discretionary funds, totaling roughly $500M of equity. Lead investors included State of WI and private and public plans.Refocused and reorganized acquisitions program, acquiring eight properties… Show more Recruited to help establish a discretionary Private Equity Fund business for this International Investment Advisor serving leading European, Asian, and North American Pension plans. Played a key role in the successful raise and formation of its first two comingled, closed-end, fully discretionary funds, totaling roughly $500M of equity. Lead investors included State of WI and private and public plans.Refocused and reorganized acquisitions program, acquiring eight properties totaling +$500M, seven of which were held in the funds and profitably sold, generating a leveraged IRR over +22% and an equity multiple of 3.5x. The unsold property, Columbia Square, is among the best of its kind in Washington DC. It remains a core holding of Munich RE, one of the world’s foremost reinsurers, for whom we acquired it.Managed five direct reports and professional staff of 15. Show less

Chicago Il

Vice President, Investment officer for Northeast U.S. investing on behalf or the Zell/Merrill Real Estate Opportunity Funds, a series of closed end, fully discretionary private equity vehicles targeting well located distressed investments.

Masters, City Planning, Land Use Regulation, Real Estate Development And Urban Redevelopment

Master Of City Planning, Graduate School Of Design, Land Use Regulation, Real Estate Development And Urban Redevelopment

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics And Urban Studies