Drew is the founder and CEO focused on product development alongside capital relationships. He has merged his experience at JDL, a top boutique multifamily developer in Chicago, with a background in strategy consulting to disrupt traditional real estate. Mr. Kenning has also successfully acquired and managed a private real estate investment fund to help pave the way for Manor Straits. He has Bachelor’s Degrees in Finance & Economics from the University of Denver and currently resides in Old Town, Chicago.
James focuses primarily on the acquisition of commercial properties, subscriber relations and new client outreach. He utilizes both his time as a debt underwriter at Holliday Fenoglio Fowler and over five years of experience in brokerage to bring the most value to the client. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Finance from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and a Masters in Finance from The Ohio State University.
Leslee is a partner at Hershman & Cohen and has joined Manor Straits through a strategic partnership. She has over 20 years experience as a corporate and securities lawyer at major law firms. Trained at a Wall Street securities boutique firm, her specialties include private placements of securities in start-up technology companies, real estate and other businesses, venture capital and private equity transactions; mergers and acquisitions.
Jeff brings over 20 years of entrepreneurial business experience. He co-founded Finansure, which funded over $1B in student loans annually. Subsequently, he co-founded Williampaid, the first direct-to-consumer rental payment platform that later partnered with Experian.
Steve is the co-founder and managing partner of The Dolins Group, an accounting firm based out of Northbrook, IL. In 2016, he was appointed to the Illinois Gaming Board by the State Senate. The Board administers a regulatory and tax collection system for casinos.