Fairlawn is excited to announce the addition of Christy Wold as the company’s Director of Acquisitions. Based in Chicago, Christy will lead Fairlawn’s acquisitions team, bringing over 15 years of expertise and a results-driven approach that will play a pivotal role in fueling the company’s continued expansion throughout the Midwest. She combines her extensive industry experience with a strong academic foundation, holding a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business.
Most recently, Christy served as Vice President of Global Acquisitions at Heitman, where she played a key role in identifying and securing significant residential real estate acquisitions, leveraging her expertise in strategic negotiations and relationship-building to drive successful deals. Her strategic insights into capital markets and extensive experience presenting to clients make her exceptionally well-suited to drive Fairlawn’s growth goals. Previously, Christy was Vice President of Acquisitions at CA Ventures, where she was instrumental in identifying target markets and leading acquisitions and developments totaling over $900 million.
“We are thrilled to welcome Christy to our team,” said Jason Barickman, Chief Investment Officer at Fairlawn. “Her experience aligns perfectly with Fairlawn’s vision and growth objectives, and we are confident she will bring immense value as we continue expanding throughout the Midwest.”
Fairlawn is a vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, management, and development firm based in Chicago and Champaign, IL, with roughly 5,600 units and $700 million in assets under management. With ambitious plans for continued growth, Fairlawn is focused on expanding its portfolio across Illinois, Indiana, and other targeted Midwest markets.
