Luke Swenson

Luke Swenson is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Sterling Office and Industrial Trust, a position he has held since January 2024.1 His professional background includes:

Current Roles

• Chief Investment Officer at Sterling Office and Industrial Trust (SOIT)14
• Chief Investment Officer at Sterling Management, LLC (since August 2023)1
• Chief Investment Officer at Sterling Multifamily Trust (SMFT) (since January 2024)13

Previous Experience

Technology and Agriculture:

• Vice President of Trading Technology at Bushel (September 2018 - July 2023)1
  • Helped digitize the trading industry in agriculture
  • Developed solutions for growers and processors
  • Contributed to business development and strategic projects

Financial Trading:

• Owner of The Money Farm (February 2015 - September 2018)1
  • Specialized in risk management, cash grain marketing, and futures/options trading
• Trader at The Money Farm (January 2012 - February 2015)1
• Head of Brokerage at CommStock Investments (2009 - December 2011)1

Construction:

• Partner at Swenson Masonry (March 2004 - October 2009)1

Education

• Attended North Dakota State University (2003 - 2009)1

Current Responsibilities

As CIO, Luke Swenson guides the investment strategy for Sterling's various trusts, including:

• Sourcing potential investments for shareholders across the central United States1
• Managing portfolio investments for the REITs1
• Ensuring strategic alignment with long-term goals1

Luke Swenson's diverse background in technology, agriculture, financial trading, and real estate investments has prepared him for his current leadership role in guiding Sterling's investment strategies across multiple trusts and management entities.1234