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Next Property Management Hires Director of Property Management
NORTHBROOK, IL (September 16, 2009) – Next Property Management, Inc., announced that Jeff Leicht has joined the company as Director of Property Management. Leicht will intensify Next Realty’s property management operations in both retail and parking portfolios.
Leicht brings diverse real estate experience to his role, having significant experience in both the retail and residential real estate markets across metropolitan Chicago and the Midwest region. Prior to joining Next, Leicht was Director of Property Management for Pasquinelli/Portrait Homes based in Burr Ridge. He directed all property management and association activities for the home building company’s portfolio. Leicht also served in general management and corporate office positions for national and regional shopping center development companies JVJ, Urban Retail Properties, Tucker and Bradley Real Estate.
“Retail management is a key component of driving property value,” Leicht said. “At Next, we endeavor to maintain our facilities and deliver a quality product to our tenants and their shoppers. My goals are to effectively maintain CAM expenses for our tenants and enable them to maximize sales and profits.”
Leicht is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), and holds industry certifications including both Certified Shopping Center Manager (CSM) and Certified Property Manager (CPM). A past licensed Illinois Real Estate Sales person, Leicht is also now pursuing his Illinois Broker License.
ABOUT NEXT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC.
Next Property Management, Inc. seeks to provide comprehensive accounting, asset and property management services to properties within the Next Realty, LLC portfolio.
ABOUT NEXT REALTY, LLC
Next Realty LLC, with offices in Northbrook, Ill., and McLean, Va., creates and retains wealth through commercial real estate, including acquiring and developing shopping centers, parking structures, and retail land. Next Realty Principals own and manage a portfolio valued in excess of $350 million throughout 9 states and the District of Columbia.
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