Hamilton Partners
Karen Thomas, NCIDQ has extensive experience in the field of design and project management. Karen started their career as a Designer at The Interior Design Group, Ltd. in 1991 and later worked as an Instructor at the Illinois Institute of Art, teaching Commercial Design and Project Management courses from 1996-2003. Karen then joined Marc Realty as a Director of Design in 1995, where they were responsible for interior design, facility planning, and construction development for the company's portfolio for 22 years. In 2000, they also worked as a Senior Designer at IA Interior Architects, handling national accounts and supervising a team of designers. In 2016, they joined Ware Malcomb as a Senior Project Manager, overseeing various architectural projects. Currently, they hold the position of Director of Tenant Development at Marc Realty since 2017 and recently became the Director of Design & Project Management at Hamilton Partners in 2018. Throughout their career, Karen has demonstrated their leadership skills, mentorship abilities, and expertise in all project phases, from conception to construction.
Karen Thomas earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in Interior Architecture from Northern Illinois University, where they studied from 1987 to 1991. There is no information provided about any additional certifications they may have obtained, including the NCIDQ certification.
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Hamilton Partners
Hamilton Partners is a commercial real estate and development company that specializes in commercial office, industrial and retail projects. The company is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois and has regional offices in Buffalo Grove, Downers Grove, Salt Lake City, Utah, Phoenix, Arizona, and Denver, Colorado. Over the past 34 years, the 33 Partners of Hamilton Partners have had broad experience in developing, owning, and operating over 39 million square feet of properties. The result is a time-tested portfolio of the highest quality buildings which continue to set the standard of reference for financial performance. The Partners have averaged development and acquisition expenditures of over $100,000,000 annually. Hamilton Partners continues to own and operate over 18 million square feet valued at approximately $2 billion. Hamilton Partners believes quality and service distinguish properties. The firms’ portfolio is proof the highest quality properties, on average, achieve higher rental rates, attract, and retain stronger credit tenants, and experience higher occupancy. As a long-term investor in its real estate, Hamilton Partners builds institutional quality properties with an upscale corporate image and the flexibility to accommodate a wide array of tenants, user and buyers.