Courtney Brower

As Vice President, Development

Courtney managed the development of the Parker, a milestone, 29-story luxury apartment tower in Chicago’s Fulton Market. As an architect by training, Courtney helped drive the vision for the unique design of the building which created one of a kind views of the Chicago skyline. In 2017 when the Parker was sold, it achieved the highest per-square-foot price in Chicago at the time. In total, Courtney has led the development efforts on multiple multi-family or office projects, totaling more than $500mm.

• Autonomously lead multiple and/or complex real estate development projects from inception to completion
• Act autonomously as Owner’s Representative through construction, operations, and disposition
• Participate in investment analysis of potential projects and acquisitions
• Oversee projects through each stage of entitlements and permitting
• Collaborate with the Focus construction team to ensure timely delivery and superior quality
• Lead a team of consultants from project inception through design development drawings

Industry Expertise

• Architecture
• Institutional, mixed-use, residential high-rise (with large unit counts), student housing, and preservation project types
• Sustainability: LEED Accredited
• Complicated projects of varying product types; large commercial spaces

Prior Experience

• Solomon Cordwell Buenz, Architecture Designer (Technical)

Education + Certifications

• BS in Architecture, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• MS in Architecture with a concentration in structures, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• LEED BD+C accredited

Community

• Real Estate Finance Forum (REFF), Member
• Professional Women in Construction (PWC), Member
• Camp Second Star, Volunteer