Chad Dewald

Senior Vice President, Property Management
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As Senior Vice President for Franklin Street Management Services, Chad Dewald oversees the operation and financial management of a large portfolio of properties throughout Florida and Georgia while also leading business development efforts and client services across the Southeast. He works with owners to develop a strategy for their assets and implements solid operating standards to achieve each client’s goal.

Mr. Dewald has supervised portfolios with more than 5,000 units for multiple ownership groups. His expertise covers a variety of apartment types, ranging from Class A to Class C assets. During his tenure at Franklin Street, he has overseen a variety of projects including rehabilitation, design, acquisition, repositioning, due diligence, and lease-ups.

Before his current position, Mr. Dewald served as Regional Manager for Franklin Street. In addition to overseeing portfolios throughout the Southeast, Mr. Dewald was a major contributor to the creation and growth of Franklin Street Management Services from its inception to today. Prior to Franklin Street, he worked as a Sales Consultant for a custom home builder in Cincinnati, overseeing the design, construction, and sale of more than $20 million worth of single-family homes.

Active in the real estate community for more than 10 years, Mr. Dewald serves on the Board of Directors for the Bay Area Apartment Association (BAAA) and was named Franklin Street’s 2013 Management Corporate Employee of the Year for his leadership and outstanding service to the company.

Mr. Dewald received his Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) certification from The Institute of Real Estate Management. He graduated from Miami University in Ohio with a Bachelor of Science in Economics.

The Franklin Street experience

Ralph Smalley
I’ve worked with prominent investors across the spectrum throughout my career and having the ability to deliver tailored solutions, full-service capabilities across the lifecycle of an investment—including in-house insurance services— is a significant advantage and exactly what clients are looking for in today’s opportunity filled market
Chris White
Executive Managing Director
Franklin Street’s people-first approach and integrated platform create a unique opportunity to deliver more than real estate transactions by providing strategic guidance for the entire lifecycle of an occupier’s needs.
Rafael Romero
Regional Managing Director
The collaborative environment and excitement around where Franklin Street is today—and where we are going—is palpable and unlike anything else in our industry. Talent is the heartbeat of this business and we’re going to recruit growth-minded people with a hunger for—and track record of— excellence to join our us.
Chibuzor Nnaji
Senior Managing Director
Franklin Street is a client-focused firm dedicated to delivering best-in-class results through tailored commercial real estate solutions. By integrating investment sales with insurance, property management, and other strategic services, we provide clients with a comprehensive platform that creates a distinct competitive advantage.
Jason Donald
Managing Director
Franklin Street offers what I’ve sought throughout my career—a high growth trajectory and a culture that is unlike any other in our industry. We’re targeting high-impact, institutional deals, and no other firm gives you more tools, talent and support to get it done.
Justin Sturdivant
Regional Managing Director
Franklin Street’s unique and strategic platform provides its producers with the tools we need to exceed client expectations. This, combined with the ability to connect clients with all our services for the entire lifecycle of their assets, will result in better outcomes.