About Us

Headquartered in Chicago, Zeller is a privately held, vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm with a 35+ year track record of transforming how people work, live, and connect. Our portfolio spans nearly 10.2 million square feet valued at $2.5 billion, with assets across key markets including Atlanta, Charleston, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Houton, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Portland, and Mexico.

Zeller specializes in uncovering untapped potential. By leveraging deep local expertise and sourcing exclusive on- and off-market deals through our Market Leaders, we turn underperforming assets into high-performing, institutional-grade properties. Our vertically integrated team—spanning investment, development, leasing, construction management, marketing, and operations—ensures every detail is driven by strategy, insight, and executional excellence.

But our purpose goes beyond real estate. Zeller is built on the belief that success is measured by the quality of the environments we deliver. We invest heavily in creating vibrant, hospitality-inspired spaces that promote collaboration, wellness, and connection—to each other and to the neighborhood. At Zeller, we don’t just own buildings—we create experiences. From award-winning office repositionings to thoughtfully designed multifamily developments, every project we undertake is rooted in community impact, tenant experience,and long-term value creation.

As owner-operators, we have a direct stake in everything we do. That means unwavering commitment to our investors, tenants, and the communities we serve—and a passion for building places people are proud to be a part of.

Culture

At Zeller, we believe that true success comes not just from what we build—but how we give back. Our culture is built on a strong foundation of community engagement, social impact, and people-first values.  Every Zeller employee receives eight hours of paid volunteer time each year, and we encourage service at all levels of the company. From packaging food at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, to walking in the American Heart Association Heart Walk, to tutoring underserved youth and supporting animal rescue centers—our teams are actively involved in meaningful causes across the country. Many of our properties also host tenant-focused initiatives like blood drives, donation campaigns, and wellness events that foster connection and giving.

Diversity and Inclusion is a key element in the blueprint of Zeller’s culture. Empowering our employees to perform their best while being themselves is fundamental to our success.  Zeller is committed to fostering and preserving a culture of including and helping build communities that protect, serve and support all citizens equally.  We focus on key areas such as education and awareness, career elevation, strengthening communities, CRE industry outreach and enriching the Zeller experience.

To nurture internal growth, we formed the Emerging Leaders Committee (EL)—a platform to elevate Zeller’s young professionals through education, mentorship, cross-departmental connection, and company culture initiatives. By investing in our people, we ensure that the future of Zeller is shaped by bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and empowered leadership.

We’re proud of the spaces we create—but even more proud of the impact our people make within them. At Zeller, giving back isn’t a program—it’s a way of life.

Industry Accreditations

Zeller is an advocate of shared success through collaboration, supportive leadership, industry expertise, and strong dedication to our communities.  Our commitment to providing true insight to value to our investors, clients, tenants and communities, has earned Zeller and our employees recognition by reputable industry partners, civic organizations, and media sources.  Zeller is honored to have these achievements and continue to help make an impact in the CRE industry.

Crain’s Chicago Business Best Places to Work – 2019 & 2020

Crew Chicago’s Sponsor of the Year – 2019

RE Journals Property Management Firm of the Year – 2020, 2021, 2023

CRE Insight Journal Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award – 2021

Best Companies Top Inclusive Workplace – 2022

In addition, Zeller’s portfolio boasts Local, Regional and International TOBY award winning buildings, BOMA 360 performance buildings and all buildings are Energy Star Certified. Zeller’s portfolio has achieved the Well Health-Safety Rating Recertification, Fitwel Certification and LEED certifications.

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