As CEO, I lead a team of highly experienced real estate professionals who acquire, develop and operate retail, multifamily and mixed-use real estate in Chicago. I built Newcastle to help clients use real estate strategically to achieve mission objectives more quickly, at a lower cost and with less risk. Delivering on this promise, Newcastle has grown into a respected investment firm. Newcastle Limited is a growth-oriented, employee-focused real estate firm. An entrepreneurial investor with institutional backing, we can deploy large amounts of capital and close deals quickly. We are long-term owners and self-manage a portfolio of multifamily, retail, and mixed-use properties across Chicago through our Reside Living and Newcastle Retail Management brands. Our portfolio includes 3K apartments and 650K SF of retail space managed by a team of 150.Our mission is to provide the best urban real estate experience for our residents and retail tenants, and value for our capital partners. We meet Chicago's multifamily and retail market needs by investing in well-located, amenity-rich properties. Anticipating shifting customer needs, we are always seeking new and innovative ways to provide the best value and quality service. We invest in our employees to ensure they have the technologies, tools and skills they need to thrive. The values that drive what we do: Create Community: We develop relationships that make a positive difference for those we serve and one another Act with Integrity: We are honest, ethical, and always strive to do the right thingInstill Respect: We lead by example and treat others as we want to be treatedEmbrace Diversity: We embrace each other’s differences, experiences, and ideasEmpower People: We encourage each other to take initiative, ownership and make sound business decisionsCultivate Collaboration: We work together to serve our customers and help each other thriveStrive to Win: We seek new and innovative ways to be the best at what we do