Mike Barr

CEO | President | SVP | COO | Interim Management Executive

Mike Barr is the Managing Partner at Cross Lake Partners, a privately held real estate investment firm that he co-founded. His extensive career in real estate investment spans over two decades, with significant roles at various prestigious firms.

Professional Background

Cross Lake Partners: As Managing Partner, Barr leads the firm, which focuses on real estate investments and manages approximately $1 billion in assets. The firm was established to continue the successful real estate private equity business previously managed at Paulson & Co., where Barr served as Portfolio Manager of the Paulson Real Estate Funds from 2008 to 2018.1 2
Paulson & Co.: Before founding Cross Lake, he was responsible for establishing and overseeing the firm's real estate investment activities, demonstrating his expertise in managing large portfolios and executing complex transactions.1 2
Lehman Brothers: Prior to his tenure at Paulson, Barr worked within the Lehman Brothers Real Estate Private Equity Group, where he held the position of Managing Director. He was instrumental in identifying and executing various real estate transactions across the United States.1
Westbrook Partners: Earlier in his career, he was a principal at Westbrook Partners, a private equity fund manager focused on real estate investments.1
Merrill Lynch: Barr began his career in the Real Estate Investment Banking group at Merrill Lynch, where he participated in numerous financing and advisory assignments for both public and private real estate companies.1

Education

Mike Barr holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin, graduating in 1992.1

Contributions and Achievements

Throughout his career, Barr has been involved in various high-profile investments and has served on the boards of several companies, including Extended Stay Hotels and William Lyon Homes. His leadership at Cross Lake Partners emphasizes a disciplined investment approach focused on growth markets across the United States.2

His experience and strategic insight have positioned him as a notable figure in real estate investment, contributing to the successful management of substantial assets and fostering relationships with institutional investors.2

Highlights

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Cross Lake Partners Launches Real Estate Investment Firm with $1 Billion in AUM

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Biography

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Experience

CEO | President | SVP | COO | Interim Management Executive | Senior Advisor at CRS Advisory Group (2016 - Present)

Managing Partner | Co-Founder at Operations & Capital Partners, LLC (2007 - 2016); Managing Partner at Kaplan Paving LLC. (2007 - 2016); Futures Trader at Chicago Merchantile Exchange (2001 - 2006); Chairman/Business Development Director/Purchasing Manager at BARR ELECTRIC CORP. (1984 - 2001)