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21st Annual Chicagoland Property Management Summit

Mark Ainley - Friday, September 18, 2026
21st Annual Chicagoland Property Management Summit
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Author: Mark Ainely | Partner GC Realty & Development & Co-Host Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast

September 29, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM 

Join property management and real estate professionals from across Chicagoland for the 21st Annual Chicagoland Property Management Summit in Lombard.

The morning will bring together leaders from property management, commercial real estate, operations, construction, and related industries to discuss current strategies, challenges, and trends affecting property owners and managers.

Featured GC Realty Speaker

Mark Ainley
Partner, GC Realty & Development
Host, Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast

Mark will join the Evolving Trends in Tenant Improvements panel from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, sharing his perspective alongside other Chicagoland real estate and property management professionals.

📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 Carlisle Banquets
435 Butterfield Rd
Lombard, IL

REGISTER HERE

Agenda

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Registration, Networking & Exhibits

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Effective & Efficient Property Operations Strategies

Speakers include:
Roger Daniel, Daniel Management Group
Jonathan Swindle, Waveland Property Group
Kirsten Bowersox, Xroads Real Estate Advisors
Lauren Fernandes, Confirmed Life Safety
Ben Bischmann, Kurv Industrial

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Value of Strong Property Management Practices

Speakers include:
Rebecca Cusack, CBRE | Property Management
David Hopwood, JLL
Lloyd Berry, Colliers International
Lucas Schlemmer, Sterling Bay
Jillian Larkin, Willow Bridge Property Company
Tom Marsan, Beverly Companies

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Evolving Trends in Tenant Improvements

Featuring Mark Ainley, GC Realty & Development

Additional speakers:
Brian Keaty, Stream Realty Partners
Veronika Bocanova Diffley, Whitney Architects
Alexandria Borrego, Hiffman National
Jeff Weinberg, Drexel Properties

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Mark Ainley
Investor, Managing Broker, and Property Manager
Price is what you pay, Value is what you get! I want to provide value to others and make some money along the way. I have a solid foundation in Chicago real estate because I am a Real Estate investor in both Residential and Commercial/Industrial markets while being a founding partner at GC Realty & Development LLC and co-host of Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast. In the last 20 years we renovated 500+ properties, invested in commercial properties, managed over 7000 units/tenants, leased over 4,000 properties, featured on CNBC’s TV show The Deed, co-host on Chicago's AM560 Real Estate Revealed Radio Show, and invited to speak & sit on panels at numerous investment summits across the country. I have also been blessed with the opportunity to be a guest on over 30 top podcast platforms. GC Realty & Development, LLC, currently manages over 1,200 investment properties throughout the Chicagoland area. In 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, GCR&D was featured on the Inc. Magazine list of top 5,000 fastest growing companies in the United States. I take great pride in providing valued feedback to beginners and less experienced entrepreneurs on what steps not to take or what steps to take sooner in growing a younger business.
Price is what you pay, Value is what you get! I want to provide value to others and make some money along the way. I have a solid foundation in Chicago real estate because I am a Real Estate investor in both Residential and Commercial/Industrial markets while being a founding partner at GC Realty & Development LLC and co-host of Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast. In the last 20 years we renovated 500+ properties, invested in commercial properties, managed over 7000 units/tenants, leased over 4,000 properties, featured on CNBC’s TV show The Deed, co-host on Chicago's AM560 Real Estate Revealed Radio Show, and invited to speak & sit on panels at numerous investment summits across the country. I have also been blessed with the opportunity to be a guest on over 30 top podcast platforms. GC Realty & Development, LLC, currently manages over 1,200 investment properties throughout the Chicagoland area. In 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, GCR&D was featured on the Inc. Magazine list of top 5,000 fastest growing companies in the United States. I take great pride in providing valued feedback to beginners and less experienced entrepreneurs on what steps not to take or what steps to take sooner in growing a younger business.
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