Mark May

Mark May serves as an Instructor in the Department of Finance & Real Estate at DePaul University's Driehaus College of Business. With 25 years of professional experience, he bridges academic instruction with extensive industry practice in real estate development.

Education:

• MBA, The University of Chicago (1993)
• Master of Architecture with Plym Fellowship, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1985)
• BS in Architecture, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1982)

His research and professional interests focus on sustainable real estate development, evidenced by leadership in LEED-certified projects including a 465,000-square-foot mixed-use development in Boulder and a 743,000-square-foot LEED-Gold office tower in San Francisco. His expertise spans high-rise residential, medical offices, retirement communities, and institutional facilities.

Professional Highlights:

• Development executive for The John Buck Company, Mesirow Financial, Irgens Partners, Forest City Enterprises, Hyatt Classic Residence, and Stein & Company
• Consultant for The University of Chicago, Beaumont Hospital, Prudential Insurance, Roosevelt University, and Northwestern University
• Former licensed architect and structural engineer at Skidmore, Owings and Merrill

May's industry experience directly informs his teaching approach, emphasizing practical application in real estate finance and development within DePaul's business curriculum.