Chicago’s Lee & Associates Asset Management adds EVP

Ryan Freed (Photo courtesy of Lee & Associates.)

Lee & Associates Asset Management hired Ryan Freed as executive vice president.

Chicago-based LAM is the independently owned asset management arm of Lee & Associates, one of the largest national commercial real estate services providers. LAM currently manages 10 million square feet of office, industrial and retail properties across more than 100 buildings in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan and Texas.

Freed comes to the role with more than 15 years of experience as a commercial real estate broker, most recently as vice president within Lee & Associates of Illinois’ office brokerage team. With his experience and proven track record in business development and client relations, Freed will play a pivotal role in growing the portfolio across asset classes while also ensuring the efficient delivery of property and facility management, accounting, leasing and administration services. Freed’s transition into his new role is effective immediately.