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Casey Wendeln
Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Executive Vice President in Real Estate
Casey Wendeln is a prominent figure in the commercial real estate industry with extensive experience in various aspects of the field. Here are some key details about his professional background and current roles:
Professional Experience
Casey Wendeln currently serves as the Deputy Chief Investment Officer for Real Estate and Executive Vice President of Portfolio Management at Boyd Watterson Asset Management, a position he has held since November 2009.1 In this role, he has been instrumental in growing the company's real estate assets under management from zero to nearly $10 billion.1
Key Responsibilities
At Boyd Watterson, Casey's responsibilities include:
- Heading the Chicago office
- Serving on the Portfolio Management team
- Participating in the Investment Committee and Macro Committee
- Overseeing acquisitions, financings, developments, and dispositions
- Managing fund-raising and asset management activities
Career History
Prior to his current role, Casey's career included:
- Associate at Jones Lang LaSalle (2002-2007), where he worked on over $2.8 billion in transactions1
- Summer Intern at ProLogis (2008), focusing on a 40-acre development site in southwest Chicago1
Education
Casey Wendeln's educational background includes:
- MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (2007-2009)
- Study abroad quarter at AGSM @ UNSW Business School (2009)
- B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Notre Dame (1998-2002)1
Role at Kellogg Real Estate Alumni Club
As Secretary and Board Member of the Kellogg Real Estate Alumni Club, Casey is involved in:
- Organizing networking events, speaker sessions, and industry-related activities
- Planning annual events such as a golf outing and football tailgate
- Supporting Kellogg real estate program events1
Casey Wendeln's extensive experience in commercial real estate, combined with his leadership roles and educational background, make him a valuable asset to both Boyd Watterson Asset Management and the Kellogg Real Estate Alumni Club.
