Michael Powers, Senior Principal and Chief Investment Officer, directs the overall investment and disposition strategy of Molto Properties and serves on Molto Properties’ Investment Committee. Prior to assuming the CIO role in 2016, Michael was a Vice President, responsible for Molto’s development and acquisition activities in the Chicago market.
During his career, Michael has invested and sold over $1B in existing buildings or ground-up development. Michael joined the company in 2014, bringing with him seventeen years of industrial real estate experience. He previously held the role of Vice President at Zilber Property Group. Prior to that role, he spent ten years at First Industrial Realty Trust.
Michael received his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is actively involved in the Chicago chapter of NAIOP, serving in several roles on the board, including President in 2019.