Cross Street Expands National Property Management Team
The firm adds three senior leaders to oversee a growing portfolio of 12,000 rental units across the United States.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Apartments
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Property management firm Cross Street has hired three new senior leaders to oversee its growing national platform. The firm, which rebranded earlier this year, now manages 12,000 rental units across more than 200 properties.
Why it matters
This leadership expansion follows the firm's acquisition of Peak Properties, signaling a push to scale its centralized management model across its national portfolio. For renters, the firm's growth suggests a larger operational footprint that may influence how building services and leasing processes are standardized.
Cross Street now manages 12,000 rental units across 200 properties, a significant increase supported by the integration of 9,000 units from Peak Properties.
The players
Cross Street
A property management firm that oversees 12,000 rental units and offers leasing and development consulting services.
Will Shew
The new vice president of property management who previously served as a regional leader at RPM Living.
Karen Gaski
The new vice president of people and culture with over 15 years of human resources experience.
Drew Malter
The new director of data and systems with over nine years of experience in data science and technology consulting.
The details
The firm employs a centralized management model to handle leasing, property upkeep, and development consulting from its hubs in Chicago, Denver, and Cleveland. By bringing in new vice presidents for property management and people, along with a director of data and systems, the company aims to streamline service delivery across its expanded national portfolio. This structure is intended to ensure consistent operational standards for the 12,000 units under its care.
Timeline
The firm was founded as Peak Realty in 2019.
The business rebranded as Cross Street in early 2024.
Three new senior leaders were hired on October 29, 2026.
Money Landscape
Cross Street's expansion mirrors the broader consolidation trend in the multifamily sector, where firms are increasingly scaling national platforms to streamline costs. This movement follows a period of rapid growth for the firm, which has evolved from a local realty group into a national manager.
While these corporate changes do not immediately alter individual lease terms or rent prices, they suggest a shift toward more centralized operations across the firm's 200 properties. Renters in units managed by Cross Street should watch for changes in resident portals or communication channels as the firm integrates its new systems.
The takeaway
The consolidation of property management companies often leads to more standardized digital tools and standardized policies for residents across regional markets. If you are a tenant in one of these units, review your latest lease statement to ensure you are familiar with the current management contact process.
Further reading
For more information on how national property management shifts impact your living situation, visit our Apartments section.
More information
For more information on the firm's portfolio and current operations, visit the Cross Street company website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MultifamilyBiz.
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