As development manager, Bake has contributed to the due diligence and delivery of important Focus projects in both the midwest and southeast markets. He has played a key role in the design and development process to ensure the Focus standard of value is met on projects he manages. Blake has been involved with the development of 1221 W. Washington in the Fulton Market neighborhood of downtown Chicago and 275 5th Street in St. Petersburg Florida.
Participate in investment analysis of potential projects and acquisitions
Oversee projects through each stage of entitlement and permitting
Collaborate with Focus project managers in construction
Participate in real estate development and architectural design
Act as owner’s representative throughout the development and construction process
Lead a team of consultants from project inception through design development drawings
Industry Expertise
Financing and project capitalization
Underwriting and due diligence
Asset Management
Project Entitlement
Industrial, office, and multi-family development and acquisitions
Prior Experience
• Bond Companies, Development Associate • Denholtz Properties, Real Estate Acquisition and Development Associate • HFF (Now JLL), Investment Advisory Summer Analyst
Education + Certifications
Bachelor’s in Science, Real Estate Finance + Business Management, Monmouth University
Master of Business Administration, Monmouth University