Mr. Schwartz co-founded Waterton with Peter Vilim in 1995 and serves as CEO and Chairman. Mr. Schwartz is responsible for strategic decisions and leadership of the firm’s business activities and operations, and participates on the Management and Investment Committees.

Prior to co-founding Waterton in 1995, Mr. Schwartz was a vice president of acquisitions for Equity Residential Properties Trust (EQR-NYSE) and from 1985 through 1989 was with AMLI Realty Co.

Mr. Schwartz holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Illinois and an MBA from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. He is a member of the executive committee, a senior officer and chairman of the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC). He is a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and is previous chairman of the ULI Multifamily Blue Council and a member of the Pension Real Estate Association (PREA). Mr. Schwartz is a member of the Advisory Council for the Pritzker School of Medicine and the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Chicago, and serves on the Strategic Advancement Committee for the US Holocaust Museum and Memorial in Washington D.C.

Donald is the Global Head of Research at Nuveen Real Estate.

Prior to joining Nuveen Real Estate in 2021, Donald led abrdn’s (formerly Aberdeen Standard Investments) Real Estate Multi-Manager program in the Americas. His role involved sourcing, underwriting, and investing in commingled private equity real estate funds, clubs deals, co-investments, and joint ventures on behalf of abrdn’s fund-of-fund products and separately managed accounts. Prior to his role in investments, Donald was abrdn’s Head of Americas Real Estate Investment Research. Donald began his career in real estate research and strategy at CoStar Advisory Services, where he ascended to Managing Consultant, Senior Real Estate Economist. As a consultant, Donald would harness CoStar’s big-data capabilities to uncover winning strategies, identify undervalued submarkets and subsectors, optimize portfolios, and advise on individual transactions.

Donald graduated with a B.S. from Penn State University’s Schreyer Honors College and an M.B.A. from the Boston College Carroll Graduate School of Management. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute Research Forum and serves on Nuveen Real Estate’s Americas Investment Committee.

David Wolff is the co-head of the US real estate practice and head of the Chicago real estate group. He represents private equity sponsors, real estate investment trusts, developers, capital providers and other institutional and non-institutional investors in commercial real estate, real estate finance and other related transactions. David advises clients in the structuring, negotiating and documenting of all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including financing, acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, leasing and development of various property types located throughout the US.

Prior to beginning his career in Cook County government, Fritz spent more than 20 years valuing assets as a mutual fund portfolio manager and analyst. In his 13 years at Columbia Wanger Asset Management, Fritz served as a financial steward, helping average families save for retirement and focusing on small companies operating around the world. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst and Certified Illinois Assessment Officer designations. He is also a member of the IAAO, the International Association of Assessing Officers.

Since assuming office in 2018, Fritz has brought fairness, ethics and transparency to the Cook County Assessor’s Office with a vision focused on operational changes, technological upgrades, and the elimination of favoritism. These changes have increased predictability in the assessment system and spurred investment in Chicago and Cook County.

Fritz was born and raised in the Hyde Park neighborhood in Chicago and still maintains close ties to the community. He attended Hyde Park’s Kenwood Academy for high school, completed his undergraduate studies at Haverford College, and received his MBA from Stanford University.

In 2020 Fritz received the A. Philip Randolph Change Agent Award from the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum and in 2021 the Adlai Stevenson Award for Public Service from the Chicago chapter of the American Society for Public Administration.

Fritz’s wife Rebecca is a teacher; they live in Oak Park, with their three children, where Fritz is a member of First United Methodist Church of Oak Park.

Christy George is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Illinois EDC, a public private partnership

focused on global business development for the State of

Illinois. She oversees all aspects of the organization,

including marketing, sales, financing, and personnel.

Most recently, Christy served as Executive Director of

the Chicago 2024 Host Committee for the Democratic

National Convention. In this role, she oversaw the Host

Committee’s successful fundraising and civic

engagement efforts, and served as the primary liaison

between the Democratic National Convention

Committee, the City of Chicago, and the State of Illinois

to create a world-class experience for all convention

attendees and residents.

Before leading the Host Committee, she served as First Assistant Deputy Governor for Budget & Economy in Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s office. During her time in the Governor’s Office, she spearheaded the state’s business attraction and engagement efforts, led on workforce development priorities, crafted the Reimagining Energy & Vehicles (REV) Act, and oversaw the operations of multiple state agencies, boards, and commissions. Before joining the Governor’s Office, George served as the Executive Director of the Illinois Commerce Commission and several roles at the City of Chicago including Deputy Budget Director for Public Safety, Assistant Commissioner at the Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection, and Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Department of Law.

Christy obtained her J.D. at Loyola University Chicago School of Law and her undergraduate degree from Ohio Wesleyan University. A native Californian, she currently lives in the Beverly-Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago with her husband and daughters.

Victoria L. Noonan leads Cushman & Wakefield in metro Chicago. As Managing Principal, Noonan

provides strategic leadership to a team of more than 300 professionals who create holistic solutions

for the firm’s investor and occupier clients across the region. Additionally, she shapes the firm’s

Chicago growth strategies and recruiting efforts.

A Chicago native, Noonan joined Cushman & Wakefield from Tishman Speyer, where she enjoyed a

three-decade career and led the firm’s Chicago and Milwaukee leasing teams. As one of Chicago’s

most respected commercial real estate executives, her market knowledge, brand-management skills

and vision are unsurpassed.

Vicki has built her career on a reputation for being tenacious, people-centered and bold. She is a

connector of people and ideas, and she’s a person of principle. She believes in the advantages of a

varied and empowered workforce and encourages those in the industry to seek out employees who

share this ethos. Vicki’s openness, accessible nature and wealth of industry knowledge are guiding

forces for Cushman & Wakefield brokers and employees and have left an enduring mark on Chicago

commercial real estate.

Jim has over 10 years of experience in leadership roles within private real estate development firms and property management companies.

Jim is a highly regarded leader in the real estate industry in Chicago, and he brings significant experience to his role at CLA. His previous work with a rapidly growing developer has given him the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this position. With a background in both real estate development and property management, Jim is equipped to provide clients with the specialized industry expertise they need.

Jim is proficient in CLA's CAAS (Client Accounting and Advisory Services) practice, where he helps clients to outsource and enhance their accounting functions. Working alongside a team of skilled accountants, he plays a key role in optimizing and managing a wide range of accounting and finance functions for clients. Drawing on best practices from a diverse client base, Jim is able to provide clients with valuable insights and guidance to help them achieve their financial goals.

Through a specialized industry approach, CLA is among the nation’s leading professional services firm offering tax, assurance, consulting, digital, and wealth advisory.

The visionary mind behind lndusPAD Group of Companies, OHomez, XOLogistic, and HuddleUp is a seasoned serial entrepreneur with over 27 years of experience in real estate investment, redevelopment, and community development. With a keen eye for identifying value-add opportunities, he brings a unique perspective to transforming real estate projects. His expertise lies in dissecting the multifaceted challenges inherent in real estate ventures, including location dynamics, cultural nuances, economic landscapes, financial limitations, market fluctuations, architectural constraints, community dynamics, leadership demands, and policy frameworks.

Through meticulous analysis and strategic foresight, he surgically enhances the agility and adaptability of assets, ensuring their seamless alignment with the ever-evolving market dynamics.

Mr. Makkar's journey reflects a relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation in the realm of real estate. Beyond his academic accolades, he has amassed invaluable hands-on experience in both traditional and avant-garde approaches to urban development. His passion for revitalizing communities and reimagining urban spaces has propelled him to the forefront of the industry.

Throughout his career, Mr. Makkar has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. His projects not only generate economic value but also prioritize environmental stewardship and community engagement. By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge design principles with practical solutions, he has earned a reputation for delivering projects that transcend mere aesthetics, leaving a lasting positive impact on the surrounding environment and its inhabitants.

Furthermore, Mr. Makkar's entrepreneurial spirit extends beyond his professional endeavors. He actively seeks out opportunities to mentor and empower the next generation of innovators and change-makers in the field of real estate and urban development. Through workshops, lectures, and strategic partnerships, he fosters a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, ensuring a legacy of sustainable growth and progress.

As a forward-thinking leader in the industry, Mr. Makkar remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in real estate development. With a keen eye for emerging trends and a relentless pursuit of excellence, he continues to shape the future of urban living, one transformative project at a time.

Now, as the company has expanded its footprint to encompass 8 different states and a diverse portfolio of ventures, Mr. Makkar has charted a new course for IndusPAD. Recognizing the potential of the Midwest region, he has relocated the company's headquarters to the vibrant Chicagoland area. This strategic move signifies his commitment to embracing new challenges and opportunities, as he sets his sights on shaping, molding, and leaving an everlasting positive impact in the region.