Shawn Clark

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ABOUT SHAWN CLARK

Over 18 years, I\'ve helped transform Clayco\'s private real estate business into an institutional-quality development and investment firm. As CEO of CRG and Chief Strategy Officer of Clayco, I leverage deep real estate expertise alongside Clayco\'s integrated design and construction capabilities to develop, invest, and scale across high-conviction asset classes.About CRGCRG is a national leader in real estate development and investment, with 12,500+ acres developed, 220M+ SF of assets across commercial, industrial, institutional, and multifamily, and over $14B in portfolio value.Business ImpactBuilt CRG into a programmatic development platform across data centers, industrial, and student housing, establishing national brands like \"The Cubes\" and \"Chapter\" while expanding into data center and digital infrastructure for hyperscale and enterprise users.Expanded CRG\'s national footprint to 7 regional offices, oversaw $8B+ in transactions across 80+ projects, and deployed $2B+ in equity since 2016.Established 5 fund vehicles advancing CRG\'s investment strategies in key logistics corridors and Tier 1 university markets.Partnered with leading industrial and logistics users including Amazon, Lowe\'s, Williams Sonoma, Shopify, and Kiss.Community ImpactFounded Illumination, an immersive theatrical event that has raised $14M+ for rare disease research to help fight RVCL.Oversee research grants at the Clayco Foundation, partnering with universities and medical institutions.Led CRG Cares and the Clayco Foundation\'s multi-million dollar investment in Theaster Gates\' Rebuild Foundation supporting the St. Laurence Incubator Project.Outside of work, I chase new experiences: on the water (captaining, foiling, surfing), on the slopes, on the course, and at live music. I travel to explore cultures through food, art, and language, and I\'m an early adopter of technology with a strong belief that AI will positively transform communities when applied thoughtfully.