Billingsley Company today announced Michael J. O'Hanlon to the position of President/Chief Operating Officer. O’Hanlon will lead the strategic growth of Billingsley Company’s portfolio of office, industrial, multi-family, retail and master planned communities.

“It’s an exciting time to join Billingsley,” says O’Hanlon. “The company has always thrived because of smart and well-purposed initiatives, and is ideally positioned for a prosperous future,” O’Hanlon adds.

Mr. O'Hanlon has more than 30 years of real estate industry experience in asset and property management, capital markets, joint ventures, loan restructuring, and real estate brokerage and development.

Lucy Billingsley, Partner of Billingsley Company, sees a lot of opportunities in the world of real estate and is happy about the addition of O’Hanlon to the company. “Henry, I and the entire team are ready to leverage and support Michael’s talents,” Billingsley says.

Before joining Billingsley, Mr. O’Hanlon served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc. There he coordinated the strategic direction of the corporation to ensure the maximization of shareholder value and the long-term success of the corporation. He was also instrumental in the creation of a significant development joint venture platform and an institutional joint venture platform.

Mr. O'Hanlon also served as Executive Vice President and Regional Managing Director at Grubbs & Ellis in Chicago, where he supervised all lines of business in the Midwest region, including the operation of five company offices and 15 affiliate offices. He has also held senior positions with Cushman & Wakefield, Balcor, and was formerly a Vice President and Senior Credit Officer in the real estate corporate lending group at Citibank.

Mr. O’Hanlon holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Fordham University. He is a member of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and was previously a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and The Real Estate Round Table.

About Billingsley Company
With offices both in Carrollton and downtown Dallas, Billingsley Company delivers unique insight and expertise to the art and science of commercial and residential real estate development. Founded in 1978 by Lucy and Henry Billingsley, Billingsley co-owns designs, finances, leases and manages their properties for the future success of their investments and the success of their tenants.

Combining their relationships in the local market with their expertise in development, Billingsley Company provides expanded opportunities for their business partners. From raw land to fully developed communities, they are engaged in each step of the process. Delivering smart design integrated with artistic works and natural spaces, Billingsley Company’s developments are life-
enhancing communities in which to work, live, play, shop and dine. For further information, visit www.billingsleyco.com.

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