DENVER, Feb. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Creek Group, a Denver based real estate investment manager and development firm with a 25-year history, today announced the addition of Chris Westcott as Senior Vice President, Multifamily Acquisitions. Mr. Westcott will be responsible for expanding Black Creek Group’s multifamily footprint by identifying and acquiring assets throughout the United States.

“We are excited to welcome Chris to the Black Creek Group team as he brings more than 20 years of experience within the multifamily industry,” said Raj Dhanda, Black Creek Group’s Chief Executive Officer. “With exposure to property management, asset management and acquisitions–executing more than $1.5 billion of transactions during his career–Chris has the skill set that is needed to expand the firm’s capabilities and reach as we continue to focus on diversifying our real estate presence within the United States.” 

Mr. Westcott most recently served as Director of Acquisitions for BMC Investments, where he assisted in developing the company’s strategy and investment thesis as it pertained to the expansion of its multifamily platform. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Acquisitions for The Wolff Company where he executed more than $300 million in multifamily transactions.

About Black Creek Group: Black Creek Group is an experienced real estate investment management and development firm that has bought or built over $18 billion of investments over its 25-year history. The firm manages diverse investment offerings across the spectrum of commercial real estate – including office, industrial, retail and multifamily – providing a range of investment solutions for both institutional and wealth management channels.  Black Creek Group has nine offices across North America with more than 300 professionals.  More information is available at www.blackcreekgroup.com .

Greg Joslyn greg.joslyn@lowecom.com The Lowe Group 414.376.7275