Chief Executive Officer

John Bucksbaum, founder of Bucksbaum Properties, LLC. Bucksbaum previously served as chairman and CEO of General Growth Properties, Inc., a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) which had ownership and management interest in over 200 regional and super regional shopping malls in 44 states. The company portfolio totaled approximately 200 million square feet of space.

Bucksbaum received his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Denver, Denver, Colorado in 1978.  Professional affiliations include the following:  past Chairman of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC); past Chairman of the Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center at The Wharton School; Board Member of the Urban Land Institute Foundation (ULIF).  In addition, Bucksbaum serves on the boards of The University of Denver, The Bucksbaum Institute at the University of Chicago, The Field Museum, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, USA Cycling, Chicago Sports Commission, Young Presidents Organization, People for Bikes Board Member (PFB) and is an Advisor for the Chicago Chapter of the American Jewish Committee.

John and his wife, Jackie, are the parents of Max (Francesca) and Eli Bucksbaum.