Jeffrey Weinberg is founder and president of Drexel Properties, a real estate investment, development, and property management company. Founded in 2002, Jeff’s company presently manages over 900 units across the north side of Chicago which includes both his own and third party properties. With a disciplined approach to service, systems, and accounting, Jeff is responsible for the day-to-day management and leasing of the portfolio as well as the strategic vision and growth for the company.Jeff earned a BS in mathematics and computer science from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He also holds an MBA in finance and real estate from DePaul University. Jeff is a licensed Real Estate Managing Broker and member of the Chicago Association of Realtor. He is a founding member and co-president of the Northwest Side Building Coalition (chicagonsbc.com), and Executive Board member of the Neighborhood Building Owners Alliance (nboachicago.com). Representing over 75,000 apartments, both organizations provide advocacy and education for neighborhood property owners and housing providers throughout Chicago and Cook County.In civic matters, Jeff is involved with many philanthropic endeavors with a particular focus on youth mentoring. Jeff provides both hands-on and financial support to Chicago Scholars, a nonprofit that prepares under-resourced Chicago high school students for college and career; CircEsteem, an organization that unites youth from diverse racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds and helps them build self-esteem and mutual respect; and Students Run Chicago, a youth mentoring program that teaches goal setting, responsibility, and discipline through a mentorship-based marathon training program.When not working, Jeff enjoys traveling and spending time with family. As an avid runner, Jeff has run over 30 marathons including completing the 6 Marathon Majors across the US, Europe and Asia.