Phil Stafford leads the Property Management division for Colliers International in Chicago, including responsibility for over 43 million SF in 313 buildings. His department includes a staff of 125 property management, engineering and construction personnel in sixteen local Chicago-area offices. Phil integrates the division with Colliers’ marketing, leasing, advisory and investment sales professionals toward completion of client goals. He is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Phil also sits on a leadership committee for Colliers International’s national property management service platform.

Prior to joining Colliers, Phil worked as theDirector of Property Management for the
Chicago Suburban Market with Lincoln Property Company Commercial, providing property management, construction management and acquisition due diligence services for corporate clients and joint venture partners. His oversight included daily operations, execution of capital programs, contract administration, service specifications, fiscal/financial controls, lease administration and budgeting. Phil has also been active in nearly all Chicago suburban markets in leasing, marketing and market research activities.

As Portfolio Manager for Prentiss Properties Limited, Phil was responsible for property and construction management of a 2 million square foot office and industrial portfolio in Chicago. The portfolio included operation and redevelopment of 123 North Wacker Drive. He was involved in fast-paced due diligence and acquisitions often leading to redevelopment of acquired properties through capital programs.

Phil previously worked as a project architect with VOA Associates including commercial property development services in Illinois, Ohio and Florida. He also worked as a software programmer for the Army Corps of Engineers Construction Research Laboratory.

• Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
• Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation through BOMI
• Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation through IREM
• Licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker
• LEED AP – Accredited Professional in Operations + Maintenance
• BOMA Chicago Energy & Sustainability Committee – Member
• The Realty Club of Chicago
• YMCA Naperville Indian Guides & Princesses.

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