Chad Matesi

Since joining Core in 2013, Chad has been involved in the orchestration, design, development and construction of over 8 million square feet of student housing totaling $1.7 Billion in project value. As COO of Core, Chad is responsible for the operational leadership of the organization, ensuring efficient and productive operations of the company’s development and operating platforms while also guiding strategic planning, corporate culture and talent management. Chad works with Executive Team and Vertical Presidents to help define Core’s vision and strategy, developing results to execute against and overseeing operations required to achieve those objectives.

Chad graduated from the University of Illinois with a Masters of Architecture with a concentration in Construction Management & Real Estate Finance starting his career in real estate in 2004. Chad has spent time over the past years serving on the Urban Land Institute - Young Leaders Board, the Young Real Estate Professionals Board, the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation Associate Board, and the Illinois Real Estate Alumni Forum.