Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. has announced the passing of its founder, chairman and CEO, Daniel L. Goodwin on January 19 at the age of 80.
Goodwin was a pioneer and visionary in the commercial real estate industry and a highly respected individual among his peers. Robert H. Baum, Inland’s interim chairman expressed his condolences on behalf of fellow principals G.Joseph Cosenza and Robert D.Parks stating that Goodwin’s legacy will forever leave an imprint in both the commercial real estate industry as well as through his philanthropic efforts towards affordable housing, higher education and good government initiatives.
A Chicago native with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Illinois public universities; Goodwin began his career as a science teacher before venturing into real estate with fellow teachers Baum,Cosenza,and Parks who became co-founders for Inland in 1968 under Goodwin’s leadership it grew to become one of nation’s largest commercial real estate investment groups raising over $26 billion in capital while conducting more than $80 billion worth transactions.
Goodwins’ passion for family,business,and philanthropy earned him numerous local,national business,civic awards.He once stated “Success is not only measured by growth or profits but also by doing good when one has done well.” Funeral arrangements remain private at this time out respect for privacy requested by family members.
As part their long-term succession plan,the board has appointed current CFO Anthony Chereso to succeed Dan as CEO effective immediately.Chereso humbly accepted this great honor expressing gratitude towards Dan whom he considered an incredible leader ,mentor,and friend throughout many years .He pledged to continue leading Inland into bright future made possible under Dan’s guidance.
