Mark Baumgarten

About Mark Baumgarten

REAL ESTATE EXECUTIVE spearheading business transformation and positively impacting profit through strategic insights, leadership development, and deep understanding of market / consumer demands in Residential & Mixed-Use Development. I cultivate and lead diverse teams, helping others succeed by strengthening communication, accountability, understanding of business priorities, and cross-functional Takes strategies from brainstorming to building success upon success.Developed best practices in the organization’s Development Playbook. Cultivated a culture of excellence to ensure construction quality, resulting in company purpose statement: “Developing Exceptional Real Estate.”Founded and expanded new divisions to develop public – private partnerships and mixed-use development. Led Extreme Ownership training and onboarding.Introduced recognition program across leasing, marketing, and operations, rigorous through evaluation of opportunities vs. risk resulted in first-move advantage and innovation.Pioneered remote work policy in 2016.Introduced concierge service mindset of “Exceptional Hospitality.”Streamlined operations and elevated performance by leading SOPs development for >150 functions.Addressed new development delays with 90% pre-leasing, booked transit / lodging to retain clients, and secured 60% on property in 3 months, innovating products and developing new markets. Reduce risk through market analysis and inform product design based on operational and consumer insights.Harnessed branding to build visibility and grow sales. Established onsite and real estate development brands.Elevated / solidified an internal property management process, the Trinitas Way.Set the stage for future product offerings in Build for Rent and welcome connections and conversations. Let’s talk about:Strategic PlanningStrategy ExecutionProject ManagementOperations ManagementResidential Development Residential Real EstateMixed-use Property ManagementService QualitySales and MarketingProduct DesignTrainingLeadership DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentQuality ControlBusiness Process ImprovementBank Relationship ManagementInvestor RelationsP & L ManagementBudgetingForecastingDue Diligence

Experience

1. Partner, Portfolio Management

   Narrow Road Group

   Mar 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   I lead asset and portfolio management for a suite of operating properties, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and value optimization strategies. I work directly with third-party managers to implement multi-family best practices while managing investor relations and communications. Additionally, I contribute to executive discussions on design, development, and strategic growth initiatives to advance Narrow Road’s organizational objectives.

Education

• Michigan State University

  B.A., James Madison College: Socioeconomics

  1980 — 1984

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Executive MBA

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Location Intelligence
• Management
• Disposition
• Corporate Real Estate
• Commercial Real Estate
• Landlords
• Real Estate Transactions
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Real Estate Economics
• Business Strategy
• Market Research
• Sales
• Leases
• Retail
• Business Development
• Investment Properties
• Real Estate
• Negotiation
• Forecasting
• Tenant
• Due Diligence
• Project Management
• Sales Management
• Leadership
• Telecommunications
• Brokerage
• Analysis
• Real Estate Development
• Land Acquisition
• Strategy
• Marketing
• Budgets
• Finance
• Lease Negotiations
• Lease Administration
• Property Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership