Chad DeBolt

Chad DeBolt is the Managing Director and Principal at Saxum Real Estate, where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing the firm's operations, which encompass investment strategy, acquisitions, capital raising, leasing activities, and portfolio management. He joined Saxum shortly after its founding and has been instrumental in developing the firm’s capital markets efforts, successfully raising over $250 million in equity that has funded various investment vehicles including multi-asset funds and single-asset private placements. Under his leadership, Saxum has acquired and developed more than 35 assets totaling over 8 million square feet and exceeding $2 billion in capitalization across multiple sectors such as multifamily, industrial, office, healthcare, retail, and student housing.13

Chad's expertise extends to Opportunity Zone (OZ) legislation, where he has established Saxum as a leader in the OZ fund space. The firm was recognized as a Top 25 Opportunity Zone Influencer by Forbes from 2019 to 2022 due to its innovative approaches and early involvement in OZ initiatives.1 Before his tenure at Saxum, Chad spent 13 years at leading global investment banks, trading fixed income securities across mortgage and rates markets while maintaining profitability during volatile market conditions.14

In addition to his professional achievements, Chad is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he was a two-sport athlete. His background in finance and real estate positions him as a significant figure in the commercial real estate industry.23