Kiser Group Achieves 50th Building Sale Milestone in Chicago Real Estate Market
Chicago-based Kiser Group has reached a significant milestone, with Aaron Sklar and Noah Birk closing their 50th building sale this year. This brings the total number of units sold to 988, worth $90 million. The team has maintained an impressive streak of selling at least 50 apartment buildings for seven consecutive years. According to Sklar, this success is a testament to their commitment to clients and the thriving Chicago real estate market.
Industrial Outdoor Ventures Appoints Raymond Keeler as Chief Financial Officer
National real estate investor Industrial Outdoor Ventures (IOV) has named Raymond Keeler as its new Chief Financial Officer and member of the Investment Committee. With over two decades of experience in commercial real estate and corporate finance leadership roles, Keeler will be responsible for overseeing IOV’s financial strategy and managing relationships with key external parties.
Buckingham Welcomes Ian Bingham as Senior Vice President of Business Development
Real estate investment company Buckingham adds Ian Bingham to its executive team as Senior Vice President of Business Development. In his new role, Bingham will lead Buckingham’s expansion into third-party multifamily management services. He brings over twenty years’ experience in various types of multifamily housing projects across different markets.
Cresa Appoints Suellen Ravanas To Board Of Directors
Commercial real estate firm Cresa welcomes Suellen Ravanas onto its Board Of Directors due her extensive industry knowledge gained from her previous roles in finance executive positions at leading companies such as Circana (formerly IRI), JLL Americas, Publicis NA,and Leo Burnett among others.She will serve on Cresa’s Finance Committee where she can utilize her financial acumen for future growth opportunities within the firm.
JLL Adds Stephanie Phipps As Director For Multi-Housing Sector On Value And Risk Advisory Platform
Stephanie Phipps joins JLL’s Value and Risk Advisory platform as Director for the multi-housing sector, working alongside Executive Managing Director Kai Pan and Executive Director Jason Allen. With her expertise as a Certified General Appraiser, Phipps will strengthen JLL’s capabilities in the subdivision and build-to-rent subsector across the U.S.
Cara Collective Receives Record-Breaking $8 Million Donation From MacKenzie Scott
Chicago-based nonprofit Cara Collective receives an unprecedented $8 million donation from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This is the largest gift in Cara Collective’s 30-year history and will greatly expand its reach to help alleviate poverty through workforce development programs. According to President & CEO Kathleen St. Louis Caliento, this generous donation will allow them to bring their services into more neighborhoods throughout Chicago while meeting the increasing needs of job seekers.
