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Management Team
Founders

Pat Creaney
C. Patrick Creaney
T: 443.725.9000 x111
patc@thecsgroup.com

Craig M. Smith

Craig M. Smith

T: 443.725.9000 x110
craigs@thecsgroup.com

C. Patrick Creaney     
Principal

 Craig M. Smith

  Principal


C. Patrick Creaney and Craig M. Smith founded the company as the Creaney & Smith Group in May of 1982.

In that role, they have overseen the development of more than 6,000,000 square feet of business facilities in the Mid-Atlantic region and have created a series of related companies in operation today. These companies include Creaney & Smith Group, CSG Commercial Builders, Property Management Associates, and, most recently, CSG Partners.

These entities currently control and operate a portfolio of operating properties aggregating more than $100,000,000 and have more than $200,000,000 worth of office and industrial properties under development.

Pat and Craig are active in the operations of these companies on a daily basis, and together with the key management team of CSG Partners, they are engaged in a significant expansion of their development activities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.



Marketing

Alan C. Grabush

T: 443.725.9000 x114
alang@thecsgroup.com

 

Alan C. Grabush
Principal, Director of Marketing & Acquisitions

Alan joined CSG Partners in July 2006 as a Principal and serves as Director of Marketing and Acquisitions. Alan is responsible for sourcing transactions and new business to Partners and overseeing the marketing and leasing efforts for all of Partners' properties. Before accepting the principal position with Partners, Alan was an owner of AMR Enterprises, Inc., a local commercial real estate development company located in Baltimore, Maryland. Prior to forming AMR, Alan was a commercial broker in the Baltimore/Washington corridor for 11 years.

Christina Smith Fenton

T: 443.725.9000 x122

M:410.456.7636
chrisf@thecsgroup.com

 

Christina (Smith) Fenton
Leasing Representative, LEED® AP

Christina joined CSG Partners in January 2007. She is responsible for the in-house leasing within the portfolio and oversees all marketing efforts. Christina is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University, with a Masters of Science in Real Estate and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Prior to joining Partners, Christina worked for The Bozzuto Group as a leasing consultant at Spinnaker Bay, generating over a million dollars in sales. She is a member of ULI, NAIOP, NAIOP Developing Leaders and USGBC.

Development

R. Michael Creaney

T: 443.725.9000 x108
mikec@thecsgroup.com

 

R. Michael Creaney
Principal, Director of Development

Mike joined Creaney & Smith Group LLC in April 1985 as a Marketing/Leasing Associate and has held a variety of Marketing/Mangement/Development positions during the intervening years. Mike recently completed a four-year hiatus with CSG Commercial Builders as Chief Operating Officer before returning full-time to development with CSG Partners in 2007.

With Partners, Mike oversees the company's development operations, while maintaining direct development duties. He also serves as the Broker of Record for all Partners properties.

Financial Administration & Legal

Matthew W. Steinmeier


T: 443.725.9000 x116
matts@thecsgroup.com

 

Matthew W. Steinmeier
Principal, CFO & General Counsel

Matt joined CSG Partners in 2006 as a Principal and serves as Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel. Matt is responsible for negotiating financing, acquisition, and redevelopment transactions and overseeing financial reporting requirements. In his tenure with CSG Partners, Matt has closed over $300M in debt and equity transactions. Prior to joining Partners, Matt practiced law in California and Maryland, specializing in taxation, general business representation, private client matters, and business succession planning. In addition to his legal experience, Matt also served as controller for a California wholesale insurance brokerage. Matt is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles (Business Economics) and the UCLA School of Law.

 

 

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T: 443.725.9000 x126
loric@thecsgroup.com

 

Lori Cashen
Controller

Lori joined Partners in February 2012. She is responsible for coordinating, planning, and reporting all of Partner's financial statements, as well as managing the Finance Department for both Partners and Property Management Associates. Prior to joining Partners, Lori was formerly the property divisional controller for Highpoint Commercial Management Company and has more than 20 years of diversified commercial real estate and commercial property management accounting experience.

Greg Harding

T: 443.725.9000 x117
gregh@thecsgroup.com

 

Greg Harding
Accountant

Prior to the formation of CSG Partners, Greg was an accountant for Partners' affiliated company, the Creaney & Smith Group, since July 2004. Acting in an identical role for Partners, Greg is now responsible for supporting Partners' financial reporting requirements and accounting systems. Prior to joining Partners, Greg was an accountant and Controller for Grade-A Excavating, Inc. and Abernathy & Allen Construction. Greg brings over eighteen years of construction and accounting experience to Partners.

Property Management

Sherri L. Kraemer

T: 443.725.9020 x128
M: 443.845.9066
sherrik@thecsgroup.com

 

Sherri L. Kraemer
Senior Property Manager

Sherri joined Property Management Associates, an affiliate of the Creaney & Smith Group, in August 2008 and is responsible for managing all of CSG's assets.. Prior to joining PMA, Sherri worked as Property Manager for Lincoln Property, managing over 400,000 square feet of office and over 65 tenants in Landover, MD. Sherri brings over 20 years of experience to PMA, managing a variety of product, including: Class A Office, Retail and Industrial.

T: 443.725.9020 x127

M: 443.425.4401

maryl@thecsgroup.com

 

Mary Leach
Property Manager

Mary joined Property Management Associates, an affiliate of the Creaney & Smith Group, in January 2012 and is responsible for managing the Rutherford Plaza properties owned by Creaney & Smith.  Prior to joining PMA, Mary worked as a Property Manager managing over 700,000 square feet of retail and office product and 100 tenants in Anne Arundel, Howard, Carroll and Frederick counties.  Mary brings over 10 years of Property Manager experience having worked for both Manekin, LLC and Mid-Atlantic Realty Trust.

Jennifer Falkenstein

T: 443.725.9020 x107
jenf@thescgroup.com

 

Jennifer Falkenstein
Administrative Assistant

Jennifer joined Property Management Associates in March 2009. She is responsible for supporting the Property Managers and overseeing all administrative duties. Prior to joining PMA, Jen worked for CSG Commercial Builders as a Project Coordinator and Creaney & Smith Group, LLC as an Administrative Assistant for the past 10 years.

Scott Murphy

T: 443.725.9020 x103
scottm@thecsgroup.com

 

Scott Murphy
Construction Manager

Scott joined PMA Commercial Interiors in April 2011. He is responsible for daily management of all construction projects throughout CSG Partners' portfolio and daily management of CSG Engineers. Prior to joining PMA Commercial Interiors, Scott worked for CSG Commercial Builders as a Construction Manager for six years.

Wayne Schumacher

waynes@thescgroup.com

 

Wayne Schumacher
Lead Engineer

Wayne joined Property Management Associates in December 2008. He is responsible for daily operations and maintenance to all of CSG Partners' assets. Prior to joining PMA, Wayne was the lead HVAC mechanic at Polar Bear and freelanced mechanical and electrical design for private homes and commercial applications. Wayne brings over twenty years of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing experience to PMA.

Marc Volatile

marcv@thecsgroup.com

 

Marc Volatile
Engineer

Marc joined Property Management Associates in July 2009. He is responsible for daily operations and maintenance to all of CSG Partners' assets. Prior to joining PMA, Marc worked for Ohler Plumbing. He brings over eight years of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical experience to PMA.

John Payne

johnp@thecsgroup.com

 

John Payne
Engineer

John joined Property Management Associates in October, 2010. He is responsible for daily operations and maintenance for Commerce Center, Metro 400, and 4550 Forbes Boulevard. Prior to joining PMA, John worked for Transwestern as a Building Engineer. He brings over twelve years of HVAC experience to PMA.

Dale Bieder

daleb@thecsgroup.com


Dale Bieder
Chief Engineer

Dale joined Property Management Associates in November 2009. He is responsible for daily operations and maintenance for Executive Tower and Pinewood Plaza in Virginia. Prior to joining PMA, Dale worked for CB Richard Ellis as chief engineer of Executive Tower and Pinewood Plaza in Hampton, Virginia. Dale brings over twenty years of experience in the maintenance field.

Arturo Arce

arturoa@thecsgroup.com

 

Arturo Arce
Engineer

Arturo joined Property Management Associates in January 2009. He is responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of the Countryside Professional Center in Sterling, Virginia. Prior to joining PMA, Arturo was a building engineer with CB Richard Ellis. Arturo brings over twelve years of engineering experience to PMA.

taronne@thecsgroup.com

Taronn Evans
Engineer

Taronn joined Property Management Associates in January 2012.  He is responsible for operations and maintenance for the Rutherford Business Park located in Woodlawn, Maryland.  Prior to joining PMA, Taronn was a building engineer with COPT.