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Caroline Buck McLinden
Based in Chicago, Caroline is the Vice President of Buck Management Group (“BMG”), a core division of The John Buck Company. BMG has successfully managed over 53 million square feet of Trophy, Class A, and Class B properties across major urban markets nationwide, spanning the office, retail, and multi-family sectors.
Throughout her career, Caroline has held a range of leadership and creative roles. With a background in psychology and liberal arts from Georgetown University, she brings a human-centered and strategic perspective to asset management, team leadership, and client service. Her diverse experience includes user-experience (UX) consulting, downtown office leasing, and property management leadership.
At BMG, Caroline serves as a primary leadership liaison for clients and a key support partner for the onsite teams. She focuses on operational efficiency, amenity enhancement, revenue optimization, technology solutions, and tenant engagement. She also oversees financial operations - including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting - while ensuring compliance with company policies and operational standards. With a deep understanding of real estate from an owner’s perspective, Caroline is committed to delivering long-term value for BMG’s clients. Additionally, she leads initiatives related to team training, local events, and community engagement.
IDFPR Licensed Real Estate Managing Broker
LEED Green Associate
ULI Associate Member
JBC Foundation Civic Involvement Committee Member