Jeff Hauptman

Jeff Hauptman is the founder and CEO of Oxford Companies. Since founding Oxford more than 20 years ago, Jeff has grown his company into the largest commercial real estate services firm serving Ann Arbor.

Jeff's real estate career began in 1990 as a commercial real estate leasing agent. A University of Michigan undergrad at the time, he also founded his first company, Corporate Interiors Construction, to help facilitate his leasing efforts. After graduating with a degree in Urban Development, Jeff was recruited by Swisher Commercial as a broker and was eventually asked to run their property management division. In his nine years there, he combined his knowledge of leasing, construction and property management into an integrated platform for the benefit of his clients. He founded and maintained Swisher's well-respected annual office survey, still in use today, and was the youngest partner in the firm's history.

Jeff's accolades include M-Live Executive of the Year, Soaring Eagle Award - Vistage International, Michigan Chapter's highest honor, Ann Arbor Chamber Small Business Person of the Year, Member of Crain's Detroit 40 under 40, and seven Washtenaw County Fast Track awards.

Along with a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Development from the University of Michigan, he is a Certified Commercial-Investment Member (CCIM), licensed real estate broker and a licensed builder. Jeff currently serves as a trustee for the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation and SPARK, the region’s economic development council. In his free time, Jeff enjoys teaching martial arts and spending time with his amazing kids.