Steve Schnur joined CRG as Chief Operating Officer in April 2023. In his role, Schnur helps guide the firm’s strategic growth and continued expansion of its real estate development and investment activities across North America.
As a key member of the Executive Leadership team, Schnur is at the helm of leveraging CRG’s impressive legacy – one that has seen the development of over $14 billion in assets, 12,500 acres, and 220 million square feet since 1993. He has also been pivotal in driving the firm’s vision of delivering exceptional industrial, multifamily, student housing, and mixed-use projects nationwide.
Steve previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Duke Realty. During his nearly 20-year career with Duke Realty, he was heavily involved in the development, leasing, and property management operations of the firm’s 160 million-square-foot logistics portfolio across 19 major markets. Schnur was also responsible for identifying and pursuing new development opportunities, paving the way for over $5 billion in industrial development.
In addition to being recognized as an industry leader, Schnur is well-known for going beyond the status quo. Schnur serves on the board of the American Red Cross Indiana Chapter, participates in the Northwestern Athletes’ Mentoring Program, and is a member of SIOR and NAIOP. Additionally, he was named to Crain’s Chicago Business “40 Under 40” list in 2008 and the Midwest Real Estate News Commercial Real Estate “Hall of Fame” in 2016.
Steve holds a Masters Degree in Marketing and a Bachelors Degree in Organizational Behavior Studies from Northwestern University.
EDUCATION
Masters Degree, Marketing, Northwestern University – Evanston, Illinois
Bachelors Degree, Organization Behavior Studies, Northwestern University – Evanston, Illinois