Samuel Ekstein, Partner
SEkstein@ALPiccolo.com

Specializing in real estate and property management since 1973, the Chicago-based Samuel Ekstein became affiliated with A. L. Piccolo & Co., Inc., in 1993 as its real estate turnaround consultant. Through his own firm, Ekstein Asset Management, Inc., Mr. Ekstein currently provides management and consulting services to over 35 properties in 15 states.

During the course of his extensive real estate career, he has performed real estate-related functions of almost every type. Mr. Ekstein has undertaken “ground-up,” mid-sized project development, including land assemblage, architectural selection and construction planning and supervision. In addition, he has engaged in the redevelopment and transitioning of large retail centers, including lease negotiation, lender workout and supervision of renovations.

Throughout the years, Mr. Ekstein has developed a reliable network of real estate lenders, REITS and capital market investors.

Mr. Ekstein’s real estate turnarounds have involved properties in the retail, residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

A resume of Mr. Eksteins’s background is as follows:

A. L. Piccolo & Co., Inc. (1993 to present)

Partner

Eckstein Asset Management, Inc. (1995 - Present)

Owner and CEO

Credentials & Education:

• BSBA Roosevelt University (1965)
• Post Graduate studies Northwestern University
• Licensed Real Estate Broker- Illinois and Indiana
• Licensed Real Estate Appraiser- Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin
• Full Member- Urban Land Institute
• CSM (Certified Shopping Center Manager) - International Council of Shopping Centers