Annie Villamater, Acquisitions & Investor Relations Analyst 

What is your role, and what does a typical day at Chasen look like?

The majority of my day is spent working on Business Development alongside Drew and Reed! I spend most of my time researching and underwriting potential properties that we may invest in to see if they are feasible for our business model. So far, I have been able to go on several property tours to check out prospective projects, and attend meetings with potential tenants who are looking to lease our retail spaces. I also will be working closely with Paul to explore our new investment platform with the goal of incorporating it into our business model and enhancing our communication/relationships with our investors.

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What is a hobby of yours that you believe is beneficial in the workplace?

I love to travel. I think it’s really important to explore new places, and to remove yourself from your comfort zone. I believe that the same thing could be said for the workplace, especially when pertaining to commercial real estate!

What Baltimore community is your favorite? Fells Point! I really love the restaurant and bar scene in Fells and the fact that it’s right on the water. I love spending a Saturday afternoon hopping around and trying out different spots.

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What app you can’t live without?

Instagram. I love photography and seeing what my friends are up to. I don’t typically follow the news extremely closely, so it’s also informative for me on that front. That sounds pretty Gen Z, but the heart wants what it wants.

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First job?

Growing up I used to spend my Summer at my family’s beach house where I would work at the local sail shop scheduling excursions and handling retail! It was a really fun first gig.

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You have 30 minutes of free time - how do you spend it?

Catching up with friends and family! Or cooking! I really love to cook, but that might be a little more than 30 mins. 

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Would you rather: Design or build?

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Design! I almost was an art major but decided to pursue International Business instead. I really love being creative. I used to paint, glass blow, and throw pottery in high school and college. Creativity has always definitely been an outlet for me.