Christopher Kohnen
Chief Investment Officer, Ackermann Group
Cincinnati, OH 45227
Phone (513) 842-3100 x102
Property Types
Multi-Family
Markets
Cincinnati/Dayton, Indianapolis
Bio
With over 35 years of extensive experience, Chris Kohnen currently serves as the Chief Investment Officer at Ackermann Group, where he is responsible for formulating and guiding the company’s investment and acquisition strategies. Since becoming part of Ackermann Group in 2006, Chris has been at the helm of transactions totaling $800 million, spanning 25 properties and 6,500 units, realizing an impressive 15% annualized cash on cash return and a 21% internal rate of return (IRR) across nine successfully completed investments.
Under Chris’s leadership, a culture has been fostered within the investment team that not only seeks out sound investments with excellent returns but also prioritizes the establishment of enduring relationships within the real estate community. Ackermann Group has successfully secured a quarter of a billion dollars in private equity under his stewardship, attracting capital from individuals, family offices, and registered investment advisors, all built upon a foundation of transparency and integrity.
In addition to his role as Chief Investment Officer, Chris also is the Managing Broker at Ackermann Group, holding a Real Estate Broker’s License from the State of Ohio. His active involvement in various Apartment Associations and the National Multi-Housing Council, along with his affiliations, underscores his unwavering dedication to the real estate industry. Notably, his service on the Board of Directors for the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association and the Apartment Association Outreach, Inc. further emphasizes his influential standing within the real estate community.
Chris’s academic accomplishments include earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Xavier University, complementing his distinguished professional journey in the realm of real estate investments.
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