CLRED - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Commercial and Residential Construction Manager
As Commercial and Residential Construction Manager, Aaron is responsible for keeping CL-RED's projects on budget and on schedule. As a pivotal team leader in our construction projects, Aaron's collaborative approach with designers, architects, engineers, government officials, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers is instrumental in ensuring the success of our projects. His leadership skills provide reassurance to the team and stakeholders alike.
Aaron brings a wide range of experience to CL-RED. He studied engineering, geology, and soil sciences at Northern Illinois University and after earning his B.S. in Natural Environmental Systems, Aaron transitioned to a thriving career in construction management.
With over 25 years of success, Aaron has managed various large-scale commercial construction projects, from ground-up retail to warehouse, industrial, and manufacturing. He was Regional Construction Manager for Belle Tires overseeing the construction of over 35 retail outlets in Illinois. His expertise also extends to managing small-scale and large-scale renovation and remodeling projects. He has even formed and operated his own construction company, Infinity Construction, delivering high quality residential and commercial projects for owners. Thanks to his vast experience, Aaron has acquired skills in architectural design, general contracting, business management, organizational development, and extensive supervisory/management experience in construction.
Aaron's versatility and adaptability have allowed him to successfully manage many construction projects across numerous municipalities and villages in Illinois and several states of the Midwest providing him with more than enough experience to be a valuable asset to our team.
Job Titles:
- Senior Development Associate Suburban Chicago, Michigan, and Aviation
Brant has the exciting responsibility of identifying and assessing new projects for CLRED. His role requires constant communication with community leaders, local partners, and investors. Brant is always looking at new opportunities where our investment will have the most catalytic and transformative impact. As a Senior Development Associate, he guides each project in his portfolio to completion while working in close connection with the rest of the CLRED team. He develops the project concept, works with consultants and clients, helps identify the development team, and organizes the business operations. After graduating from Hillsdale College in 2018 he joined our office. He currently oversees real estate and aviation projects in Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, and Suburban Chicago.
As Accounting Manager, Crystal provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of office. She is well-organized and able to multitask while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail. Before coming to CLRED, Crystal worked 20+ years in the dental field as an assistant, hygienist, and office manager. She has lived in the area her entire life and Crystal and her husband currently reside in Dalzell with their 2 children and spoiled black lab, Izzy.
As Development Associate, Erin serves as a representative of CL Real Estate. Erin looks for new development opportunities and assists in acquisition, planning, and development.
Prior to joining CL Real Estate in 2022, Erin had been the project coordinator for the Development Department at the Gun Lake Tribe. Erin has a degree in Geography/GIS from the University of Iowa and holds a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) professional certification.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Finance
As Vice President of Finance, Jackson manages the financial sources and uses of the firm. His responsibilities include obtaining project finance, project development financial modeling and structure, financial and legal aspects of acquisition closings, corporate risk management, and financial budgeting and reporting. Jackson also serves as Treasurer for the city of Peru, Illinois. Prior to joining CL Real Estate in 2018, Jackson worked in banking as a controller, and in public accounting. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, and is a Certified Public Accountant (Virginia).
Nathan is the President of CLRED. He formed CLRED with owners Peter Limberger and Inga Carus in early 2016. Since then, he has helped shape the developer's mission of "big ideas in small towns", with catalytic real estate projects that help transform communities, create long-term value for the company, expand economic opportunity, and enhance the quality of living in small towns across the Midwest. He believes in a strategy of finding overlooked opportunities and unfulfilled potential in markets, such as the refurbishment and expansion of a derelict 136-year-old hotel in Hillsdale, Michigan, the adaptive reuse of a 1927 auto dealership into a unique restaurant/brewery in Lockport, Illinois, and several other ongoing projects in small towns.
For 30 years Nathan has worked in Real Estate Development. He has studied Architecture and Real Estate Finance, completing a bachelor's degree in Architecture from Auburn University and a MBA from Columbia University.
Nathan's assignments have included a 4,800 Acre Master Planned Community in Biloxi, Mississippi and a 72 Acre mixed-use urban riverfront redevelopment project in New Orleans, through which he led or participated in the development of luxury apartments, hotels, retail, office, and infrastructure projects.
Nathan started a bank-owned for-profit community development corporation in 1997 and his own development business in 2001. Projects included historic restorations, multi-family housing, and new residential community development. He has served on Urban Land Institute Advisory Service Panels in over 10 U.S. Cities.
Nathan and his wife Michelle live in LaSalle, Illinois, and have four grown children.
Job Titles:
- VP of Construction and Development at CL RED
Nick A. Fox is the VP of Construction and Development at CL RED. Nick is a seasoned construction management and development professional with a background spanning all phases of development, from conceptualization and design to site selection, construction oversight, and facility management. With a proven track record, Nick has successfully managed project teams for a diverse range of endeavors, including both small and large-scale renovation projects, ground-up construction of commercial buildings, and comprehensive facilities management services.
Nick brings a strong sense of leadership to our projects. By championing strong communication between owners, developers, contractors, vendors, and suppliers, he provides all involved with a positive experience through cultivated relationships and delivers exceptional bottom-line results.
His extensive construction management experience encompasses various sectors, including Office/Retail, Restaurant/Entertainment, Municipal, Educational, Commercial, and Medical/Healthcare.
Nick's commitment to excellence is rooted in his United States Marine Corps background. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Technology/Construction Management from Illinois State University.
Job Titles:
- Project Manager
- Property Manager
As Property Manager, Rafael is responsible for managing CL Real Estate Development's portfolio of commercial and residential properties. This includes interfacing with current and prospective tenants, as well as organizing and overseeing property maintenance. Rafael serves a dual role that includes project management. As a Project Manager, Rafael works with the architects, designers, and contractors to ensure each project moves from concept to completion. Rafael came to CL Real Estate with a diverse background in managing residential community maintenance as well experience in managing, planning, and overseeing the execution of efficient daily maintenance operations, shut down turnovers, and large capital projects in industrial manufacturing.