Garrett Kelleher has worked in property development both in the US and Ireland / Europe for over 20 years and is acknowledged as one of Ireland’s most innovative property entrepreneurs.

Garrett set up Shelbourne Development Group in the mid-1980’s and focused on loft conversions in Chicago, Illinois. Since then, Garrett has completed significant re-development projects across the globe. He continues to source unique real estate opportunities and deliver distinctive properties in established and emerging markets.

Garrett holds extensive personal real estate and business interests in Ireland, the UK, Belgium, France and the US. He is also a member of the Chicago Metropolitan Organizing Committee, a group dedicated to bringing the 2016 Olympic Summer Games to Chicago.

Brian Berg is involved with site assembly, development appraisals, property disposals and asset managing properties held in the Shelbourne portfolio.

Prior to joining the company, Brian worked in Savills Hamilton Osborne King for two years in both the Industrial and Retail Departments, where he was involved in the acquisition and disposal of retail and industrial buildings and development land. He carried out valuations and development appraisals, and gave development advice to developer clients.

Brian has a degree in Property Economics and graduated from the Dublin Institute of Technology in May 2005.

Leanne Campbell joined Shelbourne Development in August of 2005 as Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive, Garrett Kelleher. Leanne has worked abroad in Asia, US and Europe prior to her return to Ireland. Her experience covers many senior management roles including organizational structuring and human resources.

Conor Gallagher joined Shelbourne Development in 2006 and has the responsibility of assessing and researching both property and non-property related projects for the Group.

Prior to joining Shelbourne, Conor worked with Deloitte for 4 years where he gained great experience in financial analysis and audit management of large companies across a wide variety of Business Sectors.

Conor holds an Economics/Finance degree from Trinity College, Dublin and is a Chartered Accountant.

Tom Hamilton joined the Group in 1998. Tom is the Group’s Development Director and is involved in all aspects of property acquisition, management and disposal.

Before joining the Group, Tom worked in the UK Valuation Office, Nelson Bakewell, Christie & Co. and Sherry Fitzgerald. In those roles, Tom gained an in depth understanding of the UK and Irish property markets.

Tom received a diploma in Property Economics from the Dublin Institute of Technology and a BSc. in Surveying from Trinity College, Dublin.

Patricia Hanson joined Shelbourne Development in March 2000 and is responsible for the sales and marketing within Ireland and Europe.

As the Shelbourne portfolio has expanded she has been increasingly involved in European developments.

Prior to returning to Dublin and joining Shelbourne Development, Patricia has 15 years successful experience with the start up and marketing of privately owned entrepreneurial businesses within a wide variety of industries, in the US, UK and Germany.

Joanne Higgins joined the Shelbourne Groups Cratloe Wood Property Co in May 2005 as Accountant. Joanne is also responsible for the co-ordination of the village and management of the office.

Prior to returning to Limerick and joining Cratloe Wood Property Co, Joanne worked with various companies in Australia including Jones Lang LaSalle and Device Technologies, where she supported the accounts teams. Joanne has worked in accounting roles since 1997.

Joanne is a qualified Accounting Technician and is currently studying with ACCA to become a Chartered Certified Accountant.

Jack Keane joined the Shelbourne Group in 2001 and was involved in the initial set-up of Cratloe Wood Student Village.  Prior to joining Shelbourne, Jack worked with Grants of Ireland in Sales and Marketing after having spent 20 years in the hotel and catering industry.  His many years of experience within a variety of General Management roles at various hotel developments throughout Europe gave him unprecedented knowledge to understand the previously untapped student accommodation market in Ireland.<br /><br />

Jack is currently responsible for the development and management of Cratloe Wood Student Village along with various other student and private residential developments <br /><br />

Jack holds a Degree in Hotel and Catering Management from Galway College.

Tomas Kilroy joined the Group in September 2007 as Project Manager. His responsibilities include driving and overseeing the design and construction of the Group’s numerous development projects.

Tomas previously had extensive experience with John Sisk & Son, one of Ireland's leading construction companies.  Some of his projects included works on Limerick Regional Hospital and Johnson & Johnson. 

Tomas graduated with honours and a degree in Civil Engineering from the National University of Ireland Galway in 1997.

Joe DeGroot joined Shelbourne Development in 2007 as Portfolio Accounting Manager. In his role, Joe is responsible for corporate accounting functions and financial reporting for US-based business entities.

Joe began his career as an auditor at a public accounting firm, Ernst & Young, where he gained experience in accounting and auditing primarily in the real estate industry. Subsequently, he worked as an internal auditor at Equity Office Properties where he gained experience in establishing and monitoring financial and operating internal controls; and later moved into a portfolio management role overseeing the operations, accounting, and financial reporting of Equity Office Properties parking facility portfolio.

Joe has a Bachelor of Arts in accounting from Michigan State University and is a Certified Public Accountant.  He is currently pursuing his MBA from DePaul University.

Thea MacKenzie joined Shelbourne Development in April 2006. Her responsibilities include management of marketing and development requirements. Prior to joining Shelbourne Thea worked as Marketing Manager for Brookman Town Homes, a corporate short term letting agent in Dublin.

Thea graduated from UCD with a BA (Honours) in Politics and Sociology and has a Higher Graduate Diploma in Business Studies from Smurfit Business College received in 2005.

Sarah McDonnell joined the Group in 2005 as Senior Project Manager. In her role, Sarah is responsible for driving and overseeing the design and construction of the Group’s numerous development projects.

Prior to joining the Group, Sarah worked with John Sisk & Son as Contracts Manager. Sarah worked on significant retail development projects including Dundrum Shopping Centre, The Pavilions, Liffey Valley and Blanchardstown Shopping Centres.

Sarah holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Trinity College, Dublin and diplomas in Construction Law and Financial Management.

Richard Moyles joined the Group in 2004 and is involved in site assembly, development appraisal, disposals and active asset management.

Before joining the Group, Richard worked in Lisney Auctioneers and Estate Agents, where he focused on providing support to senior management in relation to advising on acquisition and disposal of commercial properties, valuations and development appraisals.

Richard holds a degree in Property Economics from the Dublin Institute of Technology.

Prior to joining Shelbourne Development in 2007, Antoinette worked with Green Property as Group Financial Controller. During her time with Green Property, she worked with senior management in appraising investment and development projects. Antoinette also had responsibility for the preparation of the group’s financial statements for reporting at Board and statutory level.

Trained with KPMG and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2003, Antoinette has already gained experience in audit management across a broad range of clients.

Antoinette completed a Bachelor of Business Studies in Trinity College in 1999.

Chris O’Connell joined the Group in 2001. In his role as Managing Director of the Group's Irish operations, Chris focuses on transaction structuring, financing and execution.

Prior to joining the Group, Chris worked primarily in corporate finance for Kleinwort Benson and Investment Bank of Ireland. In those roles, Chris advised significant Irish and European companies on mergers, acquisitions, financings and joint ventures.

Chris studied Law in Trinity College, Dublin and is a Chartered Accountant.

Emmet O’Reilly joined the Group in 2003 and is the Finance Director. In his role, Emmet supports the Group’s investment and development projects through the delivery of financial analysis and proposed deal structuring. Emmet is also responsible for the Group’s external reporting obligations.

Prior to joining the Group, Emmet worked with Green Property, where he supported senior management in assessing property development and investment opportunities. Emmet also worked with KPMG and Andersen where he gained broad experience in corporate finance, audit management and business consultancy.

Emmet holds a Masters in Accounting from the Smurfit Business School in University College Dublin and is a Chartered Accountant.

Colin Devlin joined the Shelbourne group in 1998 setting up an office near Bordeaux to exploit investment and development opportunities in regional France. From a current base portfolio of mainly high-end residential projects, he is expanding the group’s interests into commercial and tertiary activity in Bordeaux, Toulouse, and Montpellier.

Colin had previously worked as an independent developer and house builder in the Bordeaux region since moving there in 1990, acquiring valued knowledge and experience of the French contracting and property market.

Colin graduated in 1983 receiving an engineering diploma from the Dublin Institute of Technology and a Bsc in Engineering from Trinity College, Dublin

Sandrine joined the Shelbourne group in 2006 as Accounts Manager.

Alexandra Maindron joined the Shelbourne Group in 2007 as Facility Manager. Alexandra is responsible for the commercial development and management of the Shelbourne properties in Southwest France. Her role is to maximize rental income, and to maintain all the properties in top condition. Prior to joining the group, Alexandra garnered valuable experience in both the hotel industry and as an interior designer, working on projects for Harrods and Godiva.

Alexandra holds an Honours Degree in Architecture from the London Metropolitan University.

Elita Niken-Mur joined the Shelbourne Group in 2007 as Office Manager. Prior to joining the group Elita has worked in sales management and administration with Telecom Indonesia and Microsoft.

Sophie Van Diest joined the Shelbourne Group in 2004 to take charge of marketing and sales for our French projects. She has 12 years experience in marketing and sales, both as accounts manager, and consultant to clients such as, Fina, the City of Antwerp, Panasonic and Neckermann.

Sophie is qualified from Ecole Supérieure de Communication in Antwerp, as well as the Royale Académie des Beaux-arts.

Stacey Thomas Balten joined the Group in 2007 as Director of Legal & Business Affairs. In her role, Stacey is responsible for coordinating the legal and business aspects of acquisition, financing, development, sales and corporate matters. Her responsibilities also include oversight of the Contract Administration and Closing Department.

A licensed attorney for over 20 years, Stacey has a proven track record handling complicated urban infill real estate development resulting in the creation and close out of highly-successful, on-time projects.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Iowa and a Juris Doctor degree from DePaul University College of Law.

Mary Beth Burgis joined the group in 2006 as the Director of Finance. Her responsibilities include evaluating and structuring transactions, as well as supervising all accounting and financial reporting.

Mary Beth has a background in accounting, financial analysis, real estate development and asset management. She began her career as an analyst at a private equity firm, Ablum, Brown & Company where she gained experience in due diligence, structuring and financing transactions. Subsequently she provided financial analysis and reporting as part of the multi-family development group at Pritzker Residential; and later joined Pritzker Realty Group in a real estate investment advisory role where she gained broader experience across all real estate asset classes. Immediately prior to joining Shelbourne Mary Beth was the Director of Financial Analysis for Inland Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc.

Mary Beth has a Bachelor of Arts in economics and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Eric Chan joined Shelbourne Development Group in 2007 as Associate Director of Acquisitions. In his role, Eric is responsible for the sourcing, structuring, financing and execution of real estate acquisitions and development projects.

Prior to joining Shelbourne, Eric was part of the founding team of Grubb & Ellis Realty Advisors, the investment arm of Grubb & Ellis. He was directly involved in identifying value-added acquisitions, due diligence and asset management functions. Before joining Grubb & Ellis Realty Advisors, he was at Lincoln Property Company where he was involved in acquisitions underwriting and the management of a value-added fund. Eric began his career as an Analyst at Harbor Group International and later joined RREEF/Deutsche Bank Real Estate where he worked on a commingled core flagship fund.

Eric received his Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from Old Dominion University.

Niall Collins joined the Group in 2006 as Associate Director – Development. In his role, Niall is responsible for sourcing and acquiring property developments and investments and utilising his broad experience in the assessment and evaluation of feasibility, planning, design and project management.

Niall has over 12 years experience in the property market in Ireland and internationally. In his previous role with Treasury Holdings (Ireland), Niall was responsible for a significant mixed development portfolio with an end value of over €1.5bn. Prior to this, he was with the Altus Helyar (Canada) where he specialised in advisory services ranging from land acquisition, development through to disposal and property management, in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

Niall is a Chartered Surveyor.

Allen Gerhard joined the Group in 2007, and is currently the Director of Construction.  In his role, Allen is responsible for leading and coordinating a team of project managers and field operations staff which includes quality assurance and safety.  He provides consistency across projects, to establish appropriate construction delivery strategies and deal with complicated legal, political and technical issues which require experience, judgment and maturity while acting on the behalf of the owner. His responsibilities also include oversight of the Chicago Spire Construction Project process.

A construction professional for over 30 years, Allen has a proven track record handling complicated construction issues resulting in the creation and close out of highly-successful, projects.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Wilkes College of Pennsylvania, and a Ph.D. in Safety Management from LaSalle University of Louisiana.

Kim Miller joined Shelbourne Development Group in 2007 as Senior Project Accountant (USA). In her role, Kim is responsible for the auditing/processing of draws and other accounting duties for the development projects.

Prior to joining Shelbourne Development, Kim was with General Growth Properties as a Senior Project Administrator for seven years but has been in the accounting field for over 20 years. Kim has also taught college accounting part-time at Robert Morris College and Kankakee Community College.

Kim received her MBA from Governors State University.

Maureen joined Shelbourne Development in March 2007 to assist the Executive Chairman. Her previous experience includes serving a similar role at The City of Chicago and The Economic Club of Chicago. Maureen studied at Trinity College, Dublin and has a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing Communication from Columbia College Chicago.

Early on, Jim worked with Morse Diesel, the leading Construction Management Company in New York City, Lehrer McGovern Intl’s London office and was subsequently  responsible for 2M ft” of state art office accommodation at Canary Wharf.  From London, Jim went to Barcelona, Spain for construction of the Ritz-Carlton hotel development as well as significant retail, office, and leisure facilities in preparation for the 1992 Olympics.  He then joined Stanhope in London as Director of Business Development.

In 1994, as Deputy Operations Director of MACE, the UK’s leading Project and Construction Management company, Jim launched the business into the airport construction sector through the award of major renovation projects at Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. He then moved to Asia as Managing Director of Schal Asia Pacific and was responsible for the delivery of commercial and Government projects with a total value of in excess of US$500M throughout the Asia Pacific region.

In 1998, Jim founded CMInternational and as Managing Director brought the business forward as Asia’s leading Project & Development Management Company.  The company was responsible for developing HQ’s for Goldman Sachs and Lehman Brothers in Tokyo, and had clients EMC, American Express, IBM, and Disney Stores.

Jim joined Shelbourne Development in 2001 and became a fundamental catalyst in the successful completion of Moore Street Plaza. He has also headed up projects such as Belgard Square and 75 St Stephens Green in Ireland.

Charlie O’Carroll joined the Group in 2008 and is the Vice President for International Investments. In his role, Charlie supports investment and development projects through the delivery of financial analysis and proposed deal financing.

Prior to joining the Group, Charlie worked with Avoca Capital as an investment analyst in the credit team, supporting senior management in assessing leveraged finance investment opportunities. Charlie also worked with KPMG Corporate Finance where he gained broad experience in merger and acquisitions, financings and property transactions.

Charlie holds a Masters in Accounting from the Smurfit Business School in University College Dublin and is a Chartered Accountant.

Sven Asmus joined Shelbourne Development Group, Inc. in March 2008. In his role as Director of Marketing, Sven is responsible for realizing The Chicago Spire sales goals and will oversee and implement all related marketing and event activities in the US.

As the former Director of Marketing with Bentley and Lamborghini, and with experience in the sales of Million Dollar plus properties, Sven has, for many years, successfully interacted with the most discerning buyers on both a national and international level.

Originally from Hamburg, Germany, Sven relocated to Chicago in 1995. Sven brings more than 19 years of experience in Sales and Marketing to the team.

 

Sherry Sickles joined the Group in 2007 as the Associate Director of Legal and Business Affairs. In her role, Sherry is responsible for assisting in coordinating the legal and business aspects of acquisition, financing, development and sales. Her responsibilities also include management of the Contract Administration and Closing Process.

A Real Estate Paralegal for over 20 years, Sherry has had a diversified background in complex, multi-state commercial real estate transactions as well as residential developments of low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise development projects.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services with a minor in Paralegal Studies from National Louis University.

Peter Smolenski joined Shelbourne Development Group in 2006 as Managing Director of the Chicago office.  In his role, Peter manages the Chicago office and is responsible for the sourcing, structuring, financing and execution of real estate development projects.

Prior to joining Shelbourne, Peter specialized in real estate debt financing and joint venture equity investments for Capmark Finance (formerly GMAC Commercial Mortgage).

Peter is a graduate of DePaul University

Pamela Stillwell joined Shelbourne Development in 2007 to assist the Director of Sales and Marketing. Prior to joining Shelbourne Development, Pam was Executive Assistant and Marketing Supervisor for Pierce & Associates, P.C, a Chicago based law firm in the mortgage banking industry. Pam also worked for AT&T for many years primarily in the areas of Sales and Marketing.

Pam holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Pennsylvania State University.

Joseph Harmening joined the Group in 2007 as Director of Development. In his role, Joe is responsible for new acquisition and development.
 
As the former Chief of Infrastructure for the Mayor’s Office in the City of Chicago, and First Deputy Commissioner of the Department of General Services, he provided oversight and coordination of the City’s capital, operations and economic development programs. He also served as an officer of the Public Building Commission, the authority responsible for developing municipal projects throughout the City.

He holds an M.B.A. in Marketing, from St. Xavier University, Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from St. Mary’s University, Minnesota.

Liberty Manabat has just recently joined the Group.  Liberty brings to Shelbourne more than 20 years’ professional experience managing personnel, significant projects, and special events.  Most recently, she served as Vice President of Business Development for CBIZ Gibraltar Real Estate Services, Inc.  Prior to this role, she was the Special Assistant to the President and owner of Grenzebach, Glier and Associates, a leading international management consulting firm, based in Chicago.  She has also worked as Office Administrator for the Anti-Defamation League where she was responsible for the day-to-day operation of ADL’s second largest office. 

Liberty holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Illinois, Chicago.   She is licensed real estate salesperson.

Ivan Bowen Murphy joined the Shelbourne Development group in February 2008, as President International.

Prior to starting with Shelbourne, Ivan worked as a Fund Manager for Aberdeen Asset Management plc for the London, Singapore and Miami offices before establishing its Dublin office in 1999, where he was Managing Director of Aberdeen Ireland. Aberdeen is a London listed asset management company with more than US$200 billion under management around the world.

After his departure from Aberdeen in 2003, Ivan remained as a Non-Executive Director of a number of its investment companies, and continued to be involved in the property sector of investment banking. In 2005, he joined Fairfax Institutional Stockbrokers as one of the founders of Fairfax plc, a London based fully regulated investment bank that now has a staff of 75 with offices in London, Dubai and New York. Fairfax has raised more than $2.5 billion of new equity for 14 different property companies both listed and private across the globe.

Ivan holds a degree in economics from University College, Cork, Ireland.

David Carberry is involved with the management  and provision of management structuring advice throughout the development process and on properties held within the Shelbourne Portfolio

Prior to joining the company in 2008, David worked with Irish Estates Management Ltd for 6 years in their property management department.  In 2006 David was appointed to the role Department Head along with being made an Associate Director of the company. David was involved in all aspects of property management across a wide and varied mixture of uses for various client types including financial institutions, private landlords and investors, developers and residential management companies.

David has a degree in Property Economics and graduated from the Dublin Institute of Technology in May 2002.

 

Cynthia Miles joined the group in March of 2008 as Design Director.  In this role, she is responsible for managing the unit and interior design and construction for The Chicago Spire.

As a licensed Architect, Cynthia brings over 15 years of experience in both residential design and development.  She has held the Design Director role previously with The Habitat Company and most recently was Director of Operations with CA Development, Inc.  In addition to project and construction management for developers, Cynthia was Vice President of Robert Pope Associates, Inc., an Interior Architecture and Design firm catering to the residential development community.

Cynthia holds a Masters of Architecture from University of Illinois, Chicago and a B.S.B.A. in Finance and Marketing from The Ohio State University.