As President of the Chicago Business Unit, David oversees all enterprise activity for development, design and construction related activities in the greater Chicago area and surrounding region while also supporting Clayco’s national platform. David is also a partner in CRG, Clayco’s real estate development and investment firm, and sits on its Investment Committee. David’s focus includes helping source opportunities, identifying potential projects and investors, supporting key elements of the development process, and forming and implementing growth strategies. David joined Clayco in September, 2019 after serving as Commissioner of Planning and Development for the City of Chicago and was previously a partner at DLA Piper where he practiced law for over 25 years.