Developers, Builders, Groundbreakers

Andy Gloor

Andy oversees a national real estate portfolio of $20B. In his 20 years with Sterling Bay, he has directed the firm’s growth and evolution into a fully integrated, owner/operator real estate investment and development company. He is largely credited with the transformation of Chicago’s Fulton Market District from a meatpacking corridor into a globally recognized business destination. Andy chairs the firm’s investment committee and leads its philanthropic initiative, SB Cares. He is also actively involved with Misericordia, a Chicago organization supporting persons with developmental disabilities. Before joining Sterling Bay, Andy was a Managing Director at Insignia/ESG. He earned a BA in Political Science from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

Keating Crown

Keating focuses on new acquisitions and development, as well as strategic capital pursuits and relationships. He is an integral member of Sterling Bay’s business operations, serving on the executive and investment committees. He also oversees the firm’s retail merchandising portfolio. Keating began his career at Tishman Speyer, where he was Senior Director of Development. He earned a BA from Duke University and a JD-MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and Pritzker School of Law. Keating serves as Chair of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company Board of Trustees and is on the 9/11 Memorial & Museum Board of Trustees. He is also on the board of directors for Crown Family Philanthropies, Lurie Children’s Hospital, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, and the Northwestern Memorial Foundation.

Dean Marks

Dean oversees all strategic aspects of Sterling Bay’s business, including acquisitions, dispositions, lease negotiations, and debt and equity transactions. He serves on the firm’s investment, executive, charitable, and diversity and inclusion committees. Prior to joining Sterling Bay in 2009, he worked in private practice as a commercial real estate attorney at Greenberg Traurig, LLP and Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, LLP (now Dentons US, LLP). Dean earned a BA from Dartmouth College and a JD from Emory University School of Law. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and the Hellenic Bar Association.

Matt Menna

Matt leads the firm’s creative design efforts, serves on the executive and investment committees, and guides all projects requiring operational oversight or master plan design expertise. His master planning experience includes Victory Ranch, a 6,700-acre luxury residential community near Park City, Utah. Additionally, he is the Managing Principal of Four Corners Tavern Group, Inc., which operates or invests in over 20 hospitality ventures nationwide. He oversees the philanthropic arm of Four Corners and serves on the Board of Directors for the Illinois Restaurant Association. Before joining Sterling Bay in 2012, Matt spent 17 years at William Blair. He earned a BS in Business Finance from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.

Chang Lee

Chang oversees all real estate investments and capital markets for Sterling Bay, focusing on expansion into new markets and forging new ventures with institutional partners. He also serves on the firm’s executive and investment committees. Prior to joining Sterling Bay, Chang provided investment sale advisory services at Eastdil Secured, LLC. He earned a BS in Business from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He is a member of Urban Land Institute, Kellogg Real Estate Alumni Club, 100 Club of Illinois, and University of Illinois Real Estate Alumni Club.

Rodney Richerson

Rodney is responsible for sourcing and closing new acquisitions and developments in the Western United States. Additionally, he serves on the firm’s investment committee. Prior to joining Sterling Bay, Rodney oversaw West Coast assets on behalf of KBS Realty Advisors and its affiliate KBS Capital Advisors. Rodney serves on a variety of industry advisory groups and is a board member of the Southern California chapter of NAIOP. He earned a BA in Business, with an emphasis in Real Estate Finance from California State University, Fullerton.

Ron Frain

Ron oversees the national expansion of Sterling Bay’s industrial platform. A 55-year industry veteran, he co-founded Hawthorn Realty Group; Frain Camins & Swartchild; and Bridge Industrial (formerly Bridge Development Partners). Ron is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison and an active member of the Association of Industrial Real Estate Brokers (AIREB), the National Association for Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP), Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association, and the University of Wisconsin Club of Chicago.

Dr. Suzet McKinney

Nationally recognized public health expert Dr. McKinney leads the strategy to expand Sterling Bay’s footprint in life sciences. Prior to joining Sterling Bay, Dr. McKinney was CEO and Executive Director of the Illinois Medical District. She holds a Doctorate from the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health; received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Brandeis University (Waltham, MA), where she was also a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellow; and earned her Master of Public Health degree from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. Board memberships include the Board of Directors for Wintrust Financial Corporation, Lurie Children’s Hospital, and Thresholds.

Jessica Simons

Jessica oversees various aspects of Sterling Bay’s most complex and high-value acquisitions, dispositions, and financings. Prior to joining Sterling Bay in 2017, Jessica worked in private practice for 12 years as a commercial real estate attorney at Paul Hastings, LLP and Kirkland & Ellis, LLP. Jessica earned a BA in Political Science from the University of Michigan and a JD from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.

Ryan Walsh

Ryan oversees the sourcing, closing, and capital formation of Sterling Bay’s investment and development opportunities across the country. He also sits on the firm’s investment committee. He has contributed to the firm’s national portfolio growth through several high-profile acquisitions, including mixed-use opportunities in Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, and Nashville, and over $4B in life science portfolio investment. Prior to joining Sterling Bay in 2017, Ryan worked as an investment sale broker at Eastdil Secured. He earned a BA in Economics from the University of Michigan and is an active member of Open Heart Magic.

Jess Brown

Jessica is responsible for overseeing all of Sterling Bay’s leasing efforts, specializing in overall asset strategy, lease negotiation, and retail placemaking. Before joining Sterling Bay in 2015, Jessica worked at CBRE. She earned a BBA from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and is part of the Board of Advisors at James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate. She is an active member of ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) and WIRL (Women in Retail Leasing).

Marty Wood

Marty oversees all aspects of the firm’s real estate developments. He manages construction across the firm’s national portfolio, including the 53-acre Lincoln Yards master-planned development. He is responsible for the oversight of all phases of a project from early due diligence through project closeout. Prior to joining Sterling Bay, he worked at Turner Construction, managing projects within the healthcare, infrastructure, education, sports, and renewable energy divisions. Marty is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a degree in Industrial Technology and is a LEED Accredited Professional.

Mike Beringer

With over 17 years of real estate and accounting experience, Mike manages all aspects of Sterling Bay’s financial functions and oversees a team of finance professionals. Before joining Sterling Bay, he served as Senior Vice President of Finance for Revantage, a Blackstone Portfolio Company.

Amy Wexler

Amy is responsible for driving Sterling Bay’s overall marketing vision and brand strategy. Prior to joining Sterling Bay, she served as CMO of AJ Capital Partners, leading global marketing efforts for Graduate Hotels, Marine & Lawn, and AJ Capital emerging platforms. She holds a BA in Public Relations and Advertising from DePaul University. Amy champions the communities where Sterling Bay develops; as a member of the company’s philanthropic initiative, SB Cares, she contributes to the oversight of annual donations across non-profit organizations. She also sits on the board of the Chicago Coalition for Family Building.

Keiana Barrett

On hiatus while leading the City of Chicago’s Host Committee for the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Keiana oversees the development and execution of Sterling Bay’s community integration and diversity inclusion strategies. With over 20 years of experience in government affairs, strategic communications, and community engagement, she now leads Sterling Bay’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council and the interagency Sterling Bay Inclusion Committee. Keiana previously served as Deputy Director for Heartland Alliance’s READI Chicago program. She earned a BA in Communications and English from Illinois State University and MHS from Spertus College in Chicago.

Scott Gibbel

Scott spearheads the firm’s strategic initiatives within the industrial real estate sector. His responsibilities include oversight of all acquisitions, development projects, and leasing activities within the vertical. Prior to joining Sterling Bay, Scott served as Chicago Market Officer at IDI Logistics, a leading developer and manager of logistics real estate in the U.S. Scott holds a BS in Business, Finance, and Real Estate from Indiana University Kelley School of Business and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is on the board of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) and is a youth mentor through LINK Unlimited Scholars.

Greg Sudkamp

Greg joined Sterling Bay as Chief Compliance Officer after serving in the same role at CME Group for over 10 years. With vast experience in financial services and real estate, he is responsible for managing Sterling Bay’s compliance program and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Greg is a United States Marine Corps veteran who began his professional career at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission after his service. He holds a Master of Jurisprudence from Loyola University and an MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He coaches youth basketball and mentors military veterans through the American Corporate Partnerships program.