INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Buckingham, a national vertically integrated real estate investment firm, is pleased to announce the addition of W. Jeffrey Beckham as Chief Investment Officer to its executive team. In this new role, Beckham will oversee investment strategy, portfolio management, and capital allocation for Buckingham’s rapidly growing platform.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jeffrey, whose experience, expertise, and passion for multifamily real estate align perfectly with the values that have shaped Buckingham over the past 40 years,” said Brad Chambers, Buckingham CEO. “Jeffrey will drive the continued success of our current investments while accelerating the growth of our nationwide real estate portfolio, with a particular focus on global fundraising.”
A graduate of University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, Beckham serves on the board of the Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) and the Real Estate Executive Council (REEC), as well as the YMCA of Metro Atlanta.
About Buckingham Companies
Founded in 1984, Buckingham Companies is a fully integrated real estate investment firm specializing in the development, acquisition, management, and construction of multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and hospitality projects across the United States. Buckingham has managed over $4 billion of real estate assets comprising over 125 properties, more than 28 million square feet, and over 25,000 rental units nationwide. The Indianapolis-based company has nearly 400 employees. Additionally, the affiliated Buckingham Foundation annually supports more than 50 nonprofit and civic organizations through philanthropic outreach in the areas of affordable housing, community and economic development, and arts and culture. For more information, visit www.buckingham.com.
Beckham joins Buckingham with over 25 years of experience managing large real estate funds. Before joining Buckingham, Beckham served as Head of Portfolio and Asset Management at GID, overseeing multifamily portfolio and asset management, retail asset management, sustainability initiatives and new investment product development. Prior to GID, Beckham was the Head of Institutional Investment Management at Jamestown, managing the firm’s flagship Premier Property Fund. His career also includes leadership roles at Tishman Speyer in New York and Atlanta; Hines in London; and Morgan Stanley Real Estate in New York, London, and Tokyo.
"I am excited to join Buckingham and help grow and build on the incredible platform built over the last 40 years," said Beckham. "With an impressive track record of success and a team of exceptional talent, we are poised to elevate our position as a real estate investment leader."
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