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Margo Lewis

Margo Lewis

Dynamic Senior Portfolio Manager

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Chicago, City of Chicago, CookMember since September 15, 2025
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Dynamic Senior Portfolio Manager and Sales Leader with over 20 years of proven success driving operational excellence and maximizing returns across diversified real estate assets, including residential (market rate, affordable, condominium), commercial (Class A-C), office, industrial, farmland, retail, restaurant, medical, and coworking spaces. Generated over $100M in revenue for boutique firms to major enterprises by spearheading innovative growth initiatives and optimizing property performance. Recognized for exceptional talent in strategic planning, cross-functional team leadership, and financial stewardship to achieve outstanding occupancy rates, robust financials, and excellent client satisfaction ratings.

Expert at cultivating high-performing teams, building client and vendor relationships, and negotiating to secure favorable contracts and long-term partnerships. Adept at streamlining processes, overseeing compliance, and enhancing operational efficiencies across multi-site portfolios. Regularly evaluated property conditions, proactively addressed maintenance needs, and served as a trusted liaison for owners, tenants, and stakeholders to ensure seamless property operations and long-term value creation.

Experienced in construction project management and oversight, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Experience

Dynamic Senior Portfolio Manager and Sales Leader with over 20 years of proven success driving operational excellence and maximizing returns across diversified real estate assets, including residential (market rate, affordable, condominium), commercial (Class A-C), office, industrial, farmland, retail, restaurant, medical, and coworking spaces. Generated over $100M in revenue for boutique firms to major enterprises by spearheading innovative growth initiatives and optimizing property performance. Recognized for exceptional talent in strategic planning, cross-functional team leadership, and financial stewardship to achieve outstanding occupancy rates, robust financials, and excellent client satisfaction ratings.

Expert at cultivating high-performing teams, building client and vendor relationships, and negotiating to secure favorable contracts and long-term partnerships. Adept at streamlining processes, overseeing compliance, and enhancing operational efficiencies across multi-site portfolios. Regularly evaluated property conditions, proactively addressed maintenance needs, and served as a trusted liaison for owners, tenants, and stakeholders to ensure seamless property operations and long-term value creation.

Experienced in construction project management and oversight, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Education

Certified Property Manager (CPM) - Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) 2021

Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) - National Apartment Association (NAA) 2020

Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) - Community Associations Institute (CAI) 2020

Real Property Administrator (RPA) in progress- Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) 2025

Project Management Professional (PMP) in progress- Project Management Institute (PMI) 2025

Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) - National Apartment Association (NAA) 2010

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