Jason Koehn

Jason Koehn

President

Craig McGowan

Craig McGowan

Vice President, Acquisitions

Andrew J. Yule

Andrew J. Yule

Executive Vice President Development & Construction

Bob Gleason

Bob Gleason

Senior Vice President of Asset Management

Kory Zesch

Kory Zesch

Assistant Vice President of Construction

Albion Residential

Our Mission Statement

Our Leadership

At Albion, our commitment extends far beyond the development and acquisition of apartment buildings. Our leadership team is dedicated to fostering vibrant communities—environments designed to inspire residents to live, work, play, entertain, relax, and simply be.

Our Focus

Albion’s completed projects exemplify excellence, setting a new standard in design, style, and functionality. Each living space is thoughtfully crafted, while luxury-driven, spa-inspired amenities evoke the sophistication of a boutique hotel—elevating the residential experience and setting Albion apart from the competition. Over the past five years, the Albion brand has experienced remarkable growth, expanding from 731 units in 2016 to 5,260 units today—a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality and innovation in multifamily living.

Our Ownership

Albion Residential is wholly owned by Compatriot Capital. Sammons Enterprises, Inc.—the holding company for Compatriot Capital—was established in 1938. Sammons is a privately-held, diversified holding company that owns and operates businesses across a variety of industries.

Albion Residential Leadership

Our PARTNERS

Compatriot Capital
Jason Koehn
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Jason Koehn

President

As President, Jason is directly responsible for the development and implementation of Albion’s business strategy, portfolio composition, and capital allocation. His oversight includes the development, acquisition, project financing, and asset management to maximize the profitability of the company’s portfolio of owned assets. He manages relationships with construction lenders, equity partners, and permanent mortgage lenders. As a Village Green Board of Directors Member since 2011, Jason has also served in the capacity of Chief Investment Officer.

Prior to joining Albion, he was the Director of Structured Equity Investments for GE Capital, having first learned the business at McShane Corporation and Equity Office Properties Trust. During his military career, Jason served as a United States Army officer. He attended the University of Illinois and earned his BS in Finance. At the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern Univ., Jason earned his Real Estate/Finance MBA, during which time, he was named NU’s Top Real Estate Student in 2003.

Craig McGowan
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Craig McGowan

Vice President Acquisitions

Craig sources, underwrites and finances projects in his daily role of executing the company’s acquisition strategy. He is also responsible for leading the repositioning and renovation efforts for all acquisitions.

Prior to joining Albion, Craig was a Vice President of Acquisitions at Heitman, where he sourced and closed on over $500M+ of commercial real estate investments throughout the U.S. Craig is a Louisiana State University graduate where he earned his B.S. in Accounting.

Andrew J Yule
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Andrew J. Yule

Executive Vice President Development and Construction

Andrew leads national development and construction activities for all development at Albion Residential between several different construction types from high-rise to wood frame multi-family. In 20+ years, Andrew has completed projects in excess of $1billion dollars. He purses innovative and active designs and interiors in A+ locations and has won several high-profile entitlement fights. His projects have been awarded several awards throughout the country including ULI Design of Excellence. Andrew is a graduate of Illinois State University with BS Degrees in Management and Finance.
Bob Gleason
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Bob Gleason

Senior Vice President of Asset Management

Bob is a business strategist with proven success in driving revenue growth, enhancing operational efficiency, streamlining business processes, leading organizations through critical transitions, turning around under-performing teams, and implementing cost control initiatives. During Bob’s 20+ years in commercial real estate, he has gained a comprehensive background in property management operations at all levels. Garnered recognition for expertly leading processes and successfully motivating cross-functional teams.

As the head of asset management for Albion Residential, he is charged with meeting and exceeding investment goals, achieving fiscal stability, reducing life cycle costs, expanding margins to their optimum and preserving said developments. Bob is a graduate of the University of Iowa with a Degree in Economics.

Kory Zesch
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Kory Zesch

Assistant Vice President of Construction

Kory works directly with General Contractors to establish contracts, ensuring that both the schedules and budgets for each project are monitored and adhered to throughout the construction process. His leadership and strategic vision have been key in ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality residential projects on time and within budget.

With over 14 years of experience in the construction industry, Kory has honed his expertise in project management and construction operations. Prior to his current role, he served as a Senior Superintendent for a global general contracting firm for more than 10 years, where he was instrumental in overseeing the successful delivery of complex projects. Following this, he transitioned to Senior Project Management, where he further demonstrated his ability to drive performance while managing tight timelines and resources for large-scale projects and teams.

A graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in construction management, Kory is passionate about building strong teams, driving innovation in construction operations, and maintaining a sharp focus on quality and safety. He brings a collaborative and strategic mindset to every project, ensuring that each development meets the highest standards of excellence.

Albion Residential Commercial Luxury Rental Real Estate Acquisition Development Company

Albion focuses on three types of development to create value for our partners, investors and stakeholders in the community. Ground-up Development, Adaptive Reuse, and Value Add Acquisitions.

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ALBION RESIDENTIAL

1211 W 22ND ST, STE 408
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