Inland Real Estate Group Names Catherine Lynch as Chief of Staff
The Inland Real Estate Group LLC has appointed Catherine Lynch to chief of staff, a newly created position. Lynch will work with Tony Chereso, Inland’s chief executive officer and president, to advance the company’s strategic objectives across its business verticals.
“Cathy’s appointment to this newly defined and expanded position underscores Inland’s commitment to collaboration, continued growth and success across the enterprise,” said Chereso. “Her deep knowledge and expertise in real estate economics, deal structuring and a thorough understanding of Inland’s investment thesis uniquely qualify her for the position of chief of staff and will enable her to effectively support Inland’s strategic objectives.”
Lynch joined Inland in 1989 and brings more than three decades of experience in executive leadership roles to her new position. Throughout her 36-year tenure at Inland, she has held numerous executive positions, including senior leadership roles at Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation and Inland Securities Corporation the dealer-manager and placement agent for real estate investment programs offered by Inland and its affiliates.
Lynch currently serves as and will continue as director of Inland Investments, Inland Private Capital Corporation, and ISC, as well as director of The Inland Group LLC.
“I am honored to assume the position of chief of staff and to further support the Inland organization and build upon the company’s 58 years of achievements,” said Lynch.
Lynch is an active member of the Illinois CPA Society and is registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority as a financial operations principal. She has also been instrumental in shaping Inland’s corporate culture.
Lynch was a founding member of the Women’s Initiative Network at Inland, a structured program that offers educational opportunities and career advice for employees.
The Inland Real Estate Group, headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., is part of The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies Inc., one of the nation’s largest vertically integrated real estate investment, finance, and operating groups. Since 1968, Inland member companies have collectively conducted over $125 billion in commercial real estate transactions and sponsored over 850 alternative investment programs, serving both individual and institutional investors.
Earlier this year, Inland appointed Michael Collins as head of global wealth for ISC, and named Matthew Fries as CEO and president of Inland Investments.
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