Alexis C.
Senior Real Estate Development Executive
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Alexis C., a Managing Principal in Chicago, IL, is a seasoned executive with over 12 years of experience in the realm of real estate development and acquisitions. Demonstrating a track record of impactful leadership, Alexis has successfully turned around underperforming portfolios and led multi-site teams across luxury residential, multifamily, and commercial environments. Known for building operational infrastructure from the ground up, Alexis leverages skills in SOP development, KPI dashboards, and financial modeling to provide real-time visibility and accountability. Alexis's tenure as a Licensed IL Real Estate Broker and roles at Holloway Development & Partners and Vylla Home highlight deep expertise in asset management, compliance, and acquisitions. Key accomplishments include improving a portfolio occupancy from 42% to 86% and achieving 100% federal audit compliance across various housing programs. As a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Harvard Executive Leadership graduate, Alexis specializes in integrating complex financing deals and optimizing processes for scalable growth.
Experience
MANAGING PRINCIPAL
Holloway Development & Partners · 2025 — PresentFormulate and implement corporate strategy, investment vision, and capital allocation models for a real estate development and land acquisition firm. Lead teams in ground-up development, land planning, site entitlements, civil engineering, and zoning.REAL ESTATE BROKER & AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGIST
Vylla Home (Carrington Bank) · 2024 — PresentOversee luxury residential, Class A & B multifamily, commercial, industrial, retail, office, student housing, REO, and affordable housing assets throughout their lifecycle. Execute asset management tasks such as acquisition, underwriting, and compliance while maintaining HUD and LIHTC standards.REGIONAL PROPERTY MANAGER
Outrig · 2020 — 2024Directed operations across Illinois, Missouri, and Mississippi for over 4,400 commercial and self-storage leases. Managed a team of 14 Property Managers and developed KPI dashboards and SOPs for operational functions, enhancing visibility and standardization.EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & FOUNDER
The MileStone Society (501c3) · 2014 — 2020Led a nonprofit focused on housing and workforce development for single parents and economically displaced families. Established compliance systems, managed complex financing deals, and developed training programs to enhance employability.BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER
Chicago Glam Factory · 2014 — 2017Oversaw finance, operations, compliance, HR, and strategic growth for a multi-unit retail organization. Designed KPI dashboards and financial controls while negotiating contracts to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency.LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices · 2012 — 2014Operated a brokerage practice covering various asset types including residential, multifamily, commercial, and affordable housing. Managed transactions and specialized in corporate relocations, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction.GLOBAL MOBILITY CONSULTANT
BGRSServed as a strategic consultant for corporate clients, managing relocation programs and vendor relationships for domestic home sales. Developed customized policies and implemented process improvements to enhance client satisfaction.HR MANAGER
Corporate Business HistoryManaged HR operations for a multi-site company, overseeing recruiting, onboarding, and compliance. Developed and implemented policies, enhancing internal communication and organizational performance.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- B.B.A. Analytics & Project ManagementUniversity of Kentucky · — — 2013