Strategy
Small Real Estate
Value-Add Focus
Built for Scale
Growing New Coasts
Team Stats
$5B
In Transactions
30+
Years Of Experience
700+
Properties Closed
Mike has closed over 600 properties in seven asset classes. Prior to co-founding Newcoast, Mike was Managing Director of Acquisitions & Growth at Elmdale Partners. He acquired over 1.3 mm square feet of storage under the StorSafe brand and contributed to the team’s operations, capital raising, and overall strategy efforts. Prior to Elmdale, Mike led acquisitions for American Postal Infrastructure and was Vice President of Acquisitions at Westminster Capital. He started his real estate career as an Analyst at Miller Capital Advisory in the Acquisitions group.
Mike earned an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BBA in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Mike is active in the SSA, ISS, and Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association.
Craig has closed over $4 billion in commercial real estate transactions including over $400 million of self-storage. Prior to co-founding Newcoast, Craig was an Executive Director at PGIM Real Estate. Craig led originations for PGIM’s Chicago office covering clients based in the Midwest and Canada. Prior to joining PGIM, Craig worked for GE Capital Real Estate in the US and Europe focusing on both debt and equity.
Craig earned an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with a concentration in finance and economics. Craig earned a BA in Finance from Loyola University in Maryland. Craig is active in ULI, NAIOP, and has been a featured speaker for the Self Storage Association.
As Vice President of Acquisitions, Shawn plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s growth strategy through the identification and development of value-add opportunities. Prior to joining Newcoast, Shawn was Vice President of Acquisitions at American Postal Infrastructure, where he showcased his exceptional ability to source both single assets and portfolios. With over 20 years of experience in corporate sales, Shawn has consistently demonstrated his strategic acumen and leadership. Renowned for his integrity, honesty, and dynamic energy, he is a driving force behind the team’s success and innovation.
Shawn earned a BA in Marketing from North Central College.
As Vice President of Acquisitions, Shawn plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s growth strategy through the identification and development of value-add opportunities. Prior to joining Newcoast, Shawn was Vice President of Acquisitions at American Postal Infrastructure, where he showcased his exceptional ability to source both single assets and portfolios. With over 20 years of experience in corporate sales, Shawn has consistently demonstrated his strategic acumen and leadership. Renowned for his integrity, honesty, and dynamic energy, he is a driving force behind the team’s success and innovation.
Shawn earned a BA in Marketing from North Central College.
