We are pleased to serve as Co-Presidents of RELA Chicago at such an important time for our industry. The downturn in the economy has presented enormous challenges for all of us, and it gives us great pleasure to say that RELA Chicago has stood strong through these difficult times, serving as a platform for real estate lenders to band together, connect and share knowledge and ideas.  As the second oldest RELA chapter, RELA Chicago offers the resources, knowledge and experience that our members require.

RELA Chicago has provided our members with a comprehensive range of programming and networking events.  We invite you to join us at our events and see all that RELA Chicago has to offer. Past programs include panel discussions with top industry experts, networking events such as March Madness, seminars and case studies. This year, RELA Chicago will continue to stay active with numerous opportunities for members to get involved in our growing chapter.  We are excited to announce our first Breakfast Meeting on September 21st, “Can the Multifamily Market Get Better?,” featuring key influencers in the multifamily industry such as Walter Smith, Regional Director of Northwestern Mutual, Gary Kachadurian, Chairman of Apartment Realty Advisors, Jonathan Holtzman, CEO of Village Green Companies and Curt Bailey, President of Related Midwest.

Now is the perfect time to join RELA Chicago at a discounted rate of $275 for one year of membership from July 1st to June 30th. For more information about membership, please contact David Friedman (david.e.friedman@baml.com or 646-855-4028) or Sarah Berman (headquarters@rela.org or 212-692-9379).

We look forward to greeting you at a future RELA Chicago event.     

Julie Thick, Co-President


Bill Deftos, Co-President
RELA Chicago, 2011 - 2012