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Dan Jutzi Joins Cullinan Properties as Executive Vice President of Development and Construction
(Oak Brook, IL – July 16, 2026) – Cullinan Properties, a leading national provider of real estate services specializing in commercial and mixed-use developments and acquisitions, today announced that Dan Jutzi has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Development and Construction.
In his new role, Jutzi will provide strategic leadership for Cullinan Properties’ Development and Construction Department, oversee third-party construction resources, and direct all construction activities across the company’s existing portfolio as well as current and future development projects.
Jutzi brings more than 20 years of experience leading large-scale retail development, redevelopment, and tenant construction projects throughout the Midwest. Most recently, he served as Senior Director of Construction Management at Transformco Properties, where he was responsible for all phases of construction and development projects, including design, budgeting, scheduling, execution, financial performance, forecasting, and change management. He also partnered closely with leasing and legal teams to support business development initiatives.
Prior to Transformco, Jutzi spent 13 years with Brixmor Property Group, where he most recently served as Vice President of Construction. In that role, he directed development, redevelopment, and tenant construction activities across 85 retail shopping centers totaling approximately 16.7 million square feet throughout the Midwest. He led a team of 11 construction professionals and managed project budgets, schedules, quality standards, financial reporting, and corporate construction policies. In 2024 alone, he oversaw eight major projects in development with construction budgets exceeding $111 million as a part of a total portfolio construction budget valued at more than $220 million.
“Dan is a proven leader with an exceptional track record of delivering complex development projects and building high-performing teams,” said Diane Cullinan Oberhelman, Chairman of Cullinan Properties. “His extensive experience in retail development, strategic leadership, and collaborative approach make him an outstanding addition to our executive team. As we continue to advance transformative developments across the country, including Rock Run Collection and our growing healthcare portfolio, Dan’s expertise will be instrumental in helping us execute our vision and deliver exceptional projects for our partners, tenants, and the communities we serve.”
Jutzi holds a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies and a Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is a Licensed Architect in the State of Illinois.
“I am excited to join Cullinan Properties and be part of a company with such a strong reputation for visionary development and long-term investment,” said Dan Jutzi. “Cullinan has built an exceptional portfolio and has an exciting pipeline of transformative developments. I look forward to working alongside this talented team to continue delivering high-quality projects that create lasting value for our partners, tenants, and the communities we serve.”
About Cullinan Properties
For more than 40 years, Cullinan Properties has been a leading developer of commercial real estate specializing in mixed-use developments, acquisitions, and property management. With offices in Peoria, Oak Brook, and St. Louis, the company develops, owns, and manages mixed-use, retail, multifamily, office, governmental, and healthcare properties throughout the United States. Cullinan Properties is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). For additional information, visit CullinanProperties.com and follow Cullinan Properties on LinkedIn.