Great Lakes Management

Great Lakes Management is a Minnesota-based real estate firm that operates more than $1 billion in residential and commercial properties across the United States. Its portfolio is concentrated in investment-grade multi-family, senior housing and student housing communities, alongside commercial real estate. The company provides property management services, with an stated aim of turning buildings into functioning communities and improving residents' living experience.

The firm is headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, and maintains a national footprint across the American market. Its business spans multi-family real estate, senior housing, student housing, commercial property and real estate investment, with property management as its core operating function.

Great Lakes Management reports unusually long staff retention. Average tenure for corporate employees stands at nine years, and members of the executive team have been with the firm for more than 18 years on average. The company describes its culture around three values - accountability, compassion and teamwork - and emphasises a supportive working environment, a focus on innovation and a mission-driven orientation towards enriching residents' lives.