Leadership
The People Behind the Vision.
Our leadership team brings decades of experience across real estate development, architecture, construction, investment, operations, and culture, united by a shared commitment to crafting places that lift the human spirit.
Doug Chesnut
Chairman & Founder
The StreetLights Residential vision starts with Doug Chesnut. His approach to longevity and community-driven design has spawned the StreetLights philosophy, one that empowers both neighborhoods and investors through smart urban development.
Tom Bakewell
Chief Investment Officer & Co-Founder
Tom Bakewell is StreetLights Residential's Chief Investment Officer, responsible for the company's investment strategy and execution. As one of StreetLights' founders, Tom has an integral role in guiding the organization's strategic direction.
Robert de Bruin
President & Chief Executive Officer
As the President & Chief Executive Officer of StreetLights Residential, Robert de Bruin is responsible for the organizational health of the company. He implemented a LEAN design-build development process, successfully eliminating waste across the organization.
Vincent Hunter
Chief Design Officer
As the Chief Design Officer, Vincent Hunter is an integral part of StreetLights Residential's design-driven approach to development, leading all aspects of architectural design and planning.
Case Killgore
Chief Operating Officer
Case Killgore is the Chief Operating Officer of StreetLights Residential and a member of the Senior Management Team. He is responsible for the comprehensive leadership of the firm's operational and financial infrastructure.
C.J. Cacheris
Chief Production Officer
As Chief Production Officer at StreetLights Residential, C.J. Cacheris oversees the vertically integrated organizational structure of our core architectural, interior design and construction business units.
Rachel Koonsman
Chief People Officer
As the Chief People Officer, Rachel Koonsman is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization's culture, including human resources, employee engagement, leadership development, and team member life cycle.