Christopher Looney is a Eugene, Oregon native and graduate of the University of Oregon. GO DUCKS! He is a fourth-generation Oregonian and comes from a family of entrepreneurs. As Managing Partner of Paradigm Properties and a principal in every project, Chris is responsible for every step of the development process, from market research and site acquisition, to architectural design and construction management, financial analysis and deal structure, to marketing and property management. Since joining Paradigm in 2014, Chris has been directly responsible for developing, owning and managing over 1000 units of multi-family, mixed-use, student and senior housing. Chris also helped develop The Midtown, a unique mixed-use luxury urban condo project. In addition to ground-up development, Chris also owns and manages commercial and residential investment properties through his company Low Tide Investments. He is truly passionate about creating and sustaining value through real estate. Chris enjoys being an active citizen of his community. He is a two-time President of the Oregon Club of Eugene-Springfield, a booster club dedicated to supporting University of Oregon athletics. Chris was a long-time member of the Downtown Eugene Urban Renewal Expenditure Review Panel, is a graduate of the Leadership Eugene-Springfield program, and a graduate of both the Eugene and Springfield Citizen's Police Academies. Chris received the 2015 20 Under 40 award in recognition for his achievements.Chris met his wife Emily in the University of Oregon SCUBA Diving program, where he was certified as a PADI Divemaster in 2005. When not at work, you can find Chris under the ocean, on the golf course, in the gym, or lapping the race track.