StreetLights Residential

Crafting beautiful places that lift the human spirit.

About StreetLights

Beliefs | Core Values | By the Numbers | Capabilities | Partners | Leadership

Everything we do is built with purpose.

We believe that human dignity is at the center of a beloved home.

We craft timeless architecture through order, symmetry, and rhythm.

We see the street as an opportunity, not the enemy.

We prioritize the materials that our residents touch and feel.

We use careful building metrics to maximize efficiency.

We connect interior and exterior rooms though landscaping.

We extend resident homes through socially connected amenities.

StreetLights Core Values

MASTER CRAFTSMAN

Each of the StreetLights team members is an expert in their field. We encourage embracing innovation to maximize our value to the team.

CREATIVE SPIRIT

Since there are many ways to solve a problem, we ask our team members to stay open minded and creatively problem solve to generate solutions.

RESPONSIBLE STEWARDS

Team members are responsible for the care of the communities in which we build, our partners, our residents and each other.

SAN DIEGO, CA

Skyloft

The Rylan Pacific Village PHOENIX, AZ

The Angela The Ryan The Cameron The Tyler

The Alyssa

The Bergen

The Blake

The Kenzie The Catherine 7 East The Groves The Michael Flatiron Domain

The Elizabeth

The Bowen

The Beverly AUSTIN, TX

The James

The Carter

The Ivy

The Langley

T he Taylor

The Asher Metropolitan The Maris DALLAS, TX

One Dallas Center

The Kelton

The Jordan

The Case Building

The Austin

The Kathryn

The McKenzie

The Maxwell

The Hamilton

The Margo

The Jackson

The Louise

The Oliver

The Galatyn HOUSTON , TX

StreetLights, by the Numbers

The Alastair

The Hadley

The Christopher ORLANDO, FL

Mira at Midtown Union

Cortland Colburn ATLANTA, GA

We bring resources in-house to lower risk.

StreetLights Residential has brought expertise in-house to increase collaboration and quality. Through speeding up the development timeline, we lower risk, creating wins for our debt and equity partners.

Architect of Record

Being a design-centric developer is part of StreetLights’ core ethos and has been a through line of every project. The team has designed 38 projects as design architect and 14 projects as architect of record.

In-house design allows StreetLights to provide higher attention to detail, give realtime feedback and improve budget accuracy.

General Contractor Interior Design and FF&E Branding and Marketing

The StreetLights construction team keeps the development timelines on track while ensuring the quality of every project. As general contractor, construction manages the subcontractors from on site offices.

StreetLights’ fabrication arm, Dovetail, builds cabinets, enabling the company to have more control over the design and to minimize delays.

StreetLights plans amenity spaces around the property programming and story. They design each property to fit the neighborhood in which they sit, specifying finishes and detailing, selecting FF&E, and providing construction administration.

The team procures the amenity and model unit FF&E and manages the installation.

StreetLights brands each project with a unique name, encapsulating the personality of the architecture and interiors through the property’s marketing.

The team creates brand elements and implements them into the marketing collateral, which include digital, print, and signage applications.

Trusted by our equity partners.

Doug Chesnut

Tom Bakewell Chief Investment Officer & Co-Founder Chief Executive Officer & Founder

The StreetLights Residential vision starts with Doug Chesnut. As the heart and soul of the StreetLights team, Doug serves day-to-day as the chief executive officer. His expertise lies in high-density developments and investments, specifically multifamily and mixed-use assets located in high job-growth markets.

Previously at Gables Residential, Doug served as senior vice president of investments overseeing development, construction and acquisition efforts for the Western U.S. and served on the Executive Committee. Prior to joining Gables in 2002, Doug was president and chief operating officer for the Central U.S. Region of Trammell Crow Residential Services. He oversaw the management of more than 25,000 apartment units and served on the Trammell Crow Residential Management Board.

Doug’s roots can be traced back to The University of Texas, from where he holds a Bachelor of Finance.

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. In his prior role as President of Development, Tom was responsible for overseeing all development activities at StreetLights, including feasibility analysis and site selection.

Throughout his 25 years in real estate, Tom has overseen more than 5 billion dollars in development and acquisitions of multifamily assets. Prior to his role at StreetLights, he served as the Regional Vice President of Investment for Gables Residential (Dallas market), where he oversaw multifamily acquisitions, site acquisitions and the development of new assets.

Tom holds a Bachelor of Economics and Real Estate Finance from Southern Methodist University, along with a Master of Business Administration from SMU’s Cox School of Business.

Robert de Bruin

As the President of StreetLights Residential, Robert de Bruin is responsible for the organizational health of the company. In his previous role as President of Design-Build, Robert implemented a LEAN design-build development process, successfully eliminating waste across the organization. Prior to that, Robert worked as StreetLights’ President of Construction, overseeing the construction of over 3.1 billion dollars of capitalized assets.

Previously, Robert was the Vice President of Construction for the western U.S. region of Gables Residential and oversaw all cost estimation, budgeting and construction for the company’s portfolio. Robert began his construction career in 1994 with the Florida region of Trammell Crow Residential (TCR), which was acquired by Gables Residential in 1998.

Robert earned his Bachelor of Civil Engineering at Northeastern University and graduated Cum Laude. President

Roger Beless Chief Operating Officer

Roger Beless serves as Chief Operating Officer, where he oversees capital markets, asset management, acquisitions, portfolio management, and company operations.

In his previous role, Roger oversaw global real estate asset management for Mount Kellett Capital Management LP. In this position, Roger oversaw the management of a portfolio of $6.5 billion.

Roger spent nearly 20 years with Goldman Sachs/Archon Group where he held a number of positions, including cohead of US Real Estate and Chief Operating Officer for Archon Residential. He also spent four years in Tokyo, Japan where he led the startup of Goldman Sachs Realty Japan.

Roger holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and Finance from Baylor University and a Master of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University.

Vincent Hunter, AIA

President of Design

As the President of Design, Vincent Hunter is an integral part of StreetLights Residential’s design-driven approach to development, leading all aspects of architectural design and planning. He is an architect who actively sketches and enjoys solving design problems in real time.

Prior to joining StreetLights, Vincent spent 27 years with WDG Architecture, 14 years of which he acted as partner, cofounding the Dallas office. While at WDG, Vincent designed and led a variety of large scale multifamily, mixed-use and hospitality projects. He has been nationally recognized for his work, including the Juror’s Choice Award for the Hugh Ferris prize in 2017.

Vincent holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University. He is licensed in 7 states and is NCARB certified.

Case Killgore

President of Development

Case Killgore is President of Development, responsible for overseeing the company’s development efforts across the country, including feasibility and site selection. Prior to this role, Case served as Senior Vice President of Development and as Vice President of Portfolio.

Prior to joining StreetLights, Case served as Vice President at Lantern Capital Partners, where he was responsible for identifying, evaluating and managing principal investment opportunities and served as a board observer for multiple portfolio companies. Previously Case worked as an investment banker at Houlihan Lokey’s Dallas office.

Case received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance with a Specialization in Alternative Asset Management from Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business.

C.J. Cacheris

President of Design-Build

As President of Design-Build at StreetLights Residential, C.J. Cacheris oversees the vertically integrated organizational structure of our core architectural, interior design and construction business units. In his time at StreetLights, C.J. has acted as Senior Vice President of Design-Build, Vice President of LEAN and LEAN Director.

Before StreetLights, C.J. spent time at Amazon in a leadership development program called Pathways as Senior Manager of Operations. Prior to that he was a Product Director over Payments and Loyalty programs for Ziosk. C.J. started his career as a civil engineer, then gained experience in technology consulting.

C.J. holds a Master in Business Administration from Southern Methodist University, a Master in Engineering Management from Duke University and a Bachelor in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Arizona State University.

Rooftop Pool with Grill Stations and Cabanas

Resident Salon

Wolf and Sub Zero Appliances

Bathrooms with Wet Baths

2019 Pillars Best Interior Merchandising of a Common Area Winner

2018 DCEO Residential Real Estate Awards High Rise of the Year

Leasing Lobby and Concierge Desk

Pool with Greenhouse

Resident Lounge and Catering Kitchen

Rooftop Pool with Cabanas

Resident Media Lounge

Frameless Walk In Showers with Benches

Leasing Lobby

2022 Pillars Best Interior Merchandising of a Common Area Award Winner

2021 Pillars Best Interior Merchandising of a Model Unit Winner

Rooftop pool with In Pool Loungers

Resident Lounge and Bar

Spin Studio

Bathrooms with Wet Baths Realized 309 Tower

2020 DCEO Real Estate Awards

Best Multifamily Project

The Louise at Viridian

Pool with Cabanas and In Pool Loungers

Resident Lounge with Catering Kitchen

Double Volume Leasing Lobby

Golf Simulator Lounge

Virtual Tour

First-Floor Pool with Fire and Water Features

Resident Bar and Fireplace Corner Residences with Floor to Ceiling Glass

Rooftop Lounge

Exterior Entries to First Floor Residences

2015 DBJ Best Real Estate Deals Award Winner

The Bowen at The Domain

Pool with In Pool Loungers

Resident Bar

Resident Pool House

Best in American Living Development 8 Stories and Over Award Winner

Rooftop Pool

Resident Lounge

Leasing Lobby

Rooftop Bar

Pool with Cabanas

The Tyler at Agritopia FEATURED PROPERTIES

Tree Lined Pool

Resident Lounge

Leasing Lobby and Coworking Greenhouse

Double Volume Amenity Space

Rooftop Pool with Cabanas

Pool Lounge

Cove Lighting in the Living Spaces

First Floor Resident Bar

Fitness Center

Frameless Glass Showers and Rainfall Showerheads

Spanish Colonial Styled Pool

Resident Lounge Kitchens with

Leasing Lobby

2020 Pillars Best Interior Merchandising of a Common Area Winner

Pool and Spa

Resident Lounge

Leasing Lobby

Private Dining Room

Club House Pool with In Pool Loungers

Resident Lounge

Resident Coffee Bar

Maker’s Room

Double Volume Leasing Lobby

Rooftop Pool with Cabanas

First Floor Resident Bar

Resident Lounge Lease-Up

300 Tower 2023

Leasing Lobby and Concierge Desk

Resident Bar

First Floor Resident Lounge

Rooftop Pool with In Pool Loungers