The Team
Relying on the best…to create the best housing, value and returns.
The core staff with more than 100 years of cumulative experience, supplemented by select industry advisors and consultants, constantly work to assure excellence in all arenas.
JOSEPH W. SLEZAK | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
With nearly two decades of experience in all facets of the real estate investment process, including acquisition, financing, construction management, property management and disposition, Joe guides the short- and long-term vision of 3L as founder and CEO. He oversees operations of all of 3L’s properties and leads business development. In his career, which has spanned 100 properties and 6,000 units in the Midwest region, Joe has played a critical role in more than $500 million in acquisitions, another $500 million in renovations, and $2 billion in financing. Prior to founding 3L, Joe rose through from intern to partner at BJB Partners, where he was central to the design and implementation of efficient-footprint and adaptive-reuse strategies. At BJB, Joe played a central role in designing and implementing the efficient footprint and adaptive re-use strategies he continues to innovate at 3L.
BENJAMIN EHNAT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Benjamin, responsible for reporting, corporate finance and taxation, has been a part of 3L since its inception, where his public and corporate accounting experience complements his real estate work. He was previously a financial and underwriting analyst at Chicago Underwriting Group (Old Republic), where he focused on Fortune 500 bio-tech/pharma and REITs.
JOSH CHOWDHARY | DIRECTOR OF ASSET MANAGEMENT
FRANCY STOPPA | DIRECTOR OF LEASING
HANNAH MCGEE | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
STEPHEN SHELUS | CORPORATE CONTROLLER
BRIANNA ESLARY | BRAND MANAGER
ELIZABETH WATTERS | INTERIOR DESIGNER
William Clink | Project Manager
Melissa Brand | Accounts Payable & Receivable Manager
Zack Passios | Operations Associate
Alice Tran | Accounting Associate
Tim Boersma | Engineer
Bayyinah Dupart | Property Manager
Colin Kenney | Real Estate Associate
Kyle Vinson | Assistant Property Manager
Ariana Nunez | Leasing Consultant
Shoua Thao | Senior Property Manager
Sean Boyd | Maintenance Technician
Patrick Gentry | Leasing Consultant
Matthew Parks | Property Assistant
Tony Clinton | Maintenance Technician
Advisors & Consultants
Our advising team has decades of experience in urban real estate markets. It’s the solid foundation on which all of our success is built.
Donal P. Barry Sr. | Founder and President, BJB Partners
Mr. Barry co-founded BJB Partners in 1972 and oversees all facets of the business. Mr. Barry and his team have developed a wide variety of multi-family residential buildings, involving new construction, adaptive reuse and major renovation, primarily in the greater-Chicago market.
David LaBunski | Principal, Cedar Realty
A Chicago Real Estate Professional for 35 years and counting, Dave leads his practice through the rigors of property management, representation, and development in a myriad of property types. His experience and foresight have proved invaluable to our growth.
Jeffrey Krol | Founder and President, Krol & Associates and Partner, SC/CA and CA Ventures
While remaining the principal of Krol & Associates, Mr. Krol is an active partner in SC/CA Ventures and CA Ventures, which together are responsible for $6-7 billion in commercial real estate projects, involving student, family, and senior housing, as well as commercial space.
Mark B. Van Kirk | CEO, Morris Mountaineer Oil & Gas
Formerly an Executive Managing Director with Berkeley Point Capital and the Director of the Office of Asset Management and Oversight at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Mr. Van Kirk has experience in both the public and privates sectors of commercial real estate.
Ben Kwong | Chief Executive Officer, BJK Global
Mr. Kwong leads a private equity firm that focuses on technological and real estate investments. Founding his first start up in 1986, Mr. Kwong has been a successful entrepreneur for more than 30 years.
Vic Clark | Senior Managing Director, Lument
In his 29-year real estate financial services activity, Mr. Clark has produced more than $9 billion in loan originations for more than 700 successful transactions.
Sam W. Clark, IV | Senior Advisor
Formerly a Managing Director with Houlihan Lokey and PwC, Mr. Clark successfully sourced and executed hundreds of valuation and investment banking related engagements involving business enterprise and real estate assets for more than thirty-three years. Mr. Clark primarily engaged in the real estate, healthcare, and energy industries.