Our Values
Integrity
We do what we say we will do and operate with complete transparency and accountability, owning the decisions we make and their outcomes. We will always prioritize the right thing over financial gain, without exceptions.
Hard Work
We work diligently and purposefully each day to maximize value for our tenants and investors. We have a spirit of excellence and pride that pushes us to exceed expectations.
Expertise
We are skilled real estate professionals with decades of experience and a deep hunger for constant improvement. We are committed to being curious and creative in finding avenues to maximize value across our assets.
Passion
We truly enjoy real estate and working together. We have a contagious enthusiasm for the communities, assets, partners, and tenants that we invest alongside.
Our Values
Integrity
We do what we say we will do and operate with complete transparency and accountability, owning the decisions we make and their outcomes. We will always prioritize the right thing over financial gain, without exceptions.
Hard Work
We work diligently and purposefully each day to maximize value for our tenants and investors. We have a spirit of excellence and pride that pushes us to exceed expectations.
Expertise
We are skilled real estate professionals with decades of experience and a deep hunger for constant improvement. We are committed to being curious and creative in finding avenues to maximize value across our assets.
Passion
We truly enjoy real estate and working together. We have a contagious enthusiasm for the communities, assets, partners, and tenants that we invest alongside.
Our Values
Integrity
We do what we say we will do and operate with complete transparency and accountability, owning the decisions we make and their outcomes. We will always prioritize the right thing over financial gain, without exceptions.
Hard Work
We work diligently and purposefully each day to maximize value for our tenants and investors. We have a spirit of excellence and pride that pushes us to exceed expectations.
Expertise
We are skilled real estate professionals with decades of experience and a deep hunger for constant improvement. We are committed to being curious and creative in finding avenues to maximize value across our assets.
Passion
We truly enjoy real estate and working together. We have a contagious enthusiasm for the communities, assets, partners, and tenants that we invest alongside.
Our Values
Integrity
We do what we say we will do and operate with complete transparency and accountability, owning the decisions we make and their outcomes. We will always prioritize the right thing over financial gain, without exceptions.
Hard Work
We work diligently and purposefully each day to maximize value for our tenants and investors. We have a spirit of excellence and pride that pushes us to exceed expectations.
Expertise
We are skilled real estate professionals with decades of experience and a deep hunger for constant improvement. We are committed to being curious and creative in finding avenues to maximize value across our assets.
Passion
We truly enjoy real estate and working together. We have a contagious enthusiasm for the communities, assets, partners, and tenants that we invest alongside.
Our History
In 1997, Eric Schwartz established SARA Properties, LLC as he expanded his portfolio and sought a property management company that would provide a premium, responsive service. Five years later, SARA Investment Real Estate LLC was formed to accommodate the firm's growth and expanded services. Since its founding, SARA has acquired, developed, leased and managed a property portfolio totaling more than 5 million square feet across the midwest, valued at more than $1 Billion in the aggregate. In 2024, Dan Schwartz was promoted to President of SARA Investment Real Estate, continuing to uphold the values of integrity, hard work, passion, and expertise. Today, SARA has in-house real estate experts in development, financial analytics, asset management and construction management who allow it and its partners to realize success year after year.
In 1997, Eric Schwartz established SARA Properties, LLC as he expanded his portfolio and sought a property management company that would provide a premium, responsive service. Five years later, Sara Investment Real Estate LLC was formed to accommodate the firm's growth and expanded services. Since its founding, SARA has acquired, developed, leased and managed a property portfolio totaling more than 5 million square feet across the Midwest, valued at more than $1 Billion in the aggregate. In 2024, Dan Schwartz was promoted to President of Sara Investment Real Estate, continuing to uphold the values of integrity, hard work, passion, and expertise. Today, SARA has in-house real estate experts in development, financial analytics, asset management and construction management that allows it and its partners to realize success year after year.
Our Team
Dan Schwartz
President
Eric Schwartz
CEO & Chairman
Nikelle Baryudin
Director of Accounting
Chelsea Cox
Senior Director of Acquisitions & Analytics
George De Smidt
Real Estate Associate
Lucas Hepp
Analyst, Acquisitions
Rose Mary Huber Pauls
Executive Assistant & Office Coordinator
Matt Jahnke
Vice President
Chris Landes
Vice President of Finance
Patrick Muranyi
Director of Investor Relations
Antonia Olvera
Property Accountant I
Sue Price
Senior Accountant
Brian Roberts
Senior Managing Director of Investor Relations
Amanda Schwartz
Senior Associate - Asset Management
Mason Sponem
Senior Associate - Asset Management
Pam Thewis
Investor Operations Specialist
John Van Note
General Counsel & Vice President of Strategy
Jim Vogt
Director of Property Management