CSM Corporation

About CSM Corporation

CSM Corporation is a real estate operator headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. CSM Corporation operates in Boston, Massachusetts, Chicago, Illinois and Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, Iowa-Illinois. Its investment focus is on Hospitality, Industrial and Logistics.

CSM Corporation is a private real estate acquisition, development, and property management firm established in 1976 by founder and Chief Executive Officer Gary Holmes. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the enterprise has operated for 50 years with a workforce of approximately 200 to 500 professionals. The firm focuses its real estate strategy across four primary sector divisions: lodging and hospitality assets, commercial office spaces, industrial properties, and residential apartment communities. Its integrated operational model spans full property lifecycles, incorporating site selection, land entitlement, ground-up general construction, leasing, and ongoing property management. The company controls an enterprise portfolio across 14 states valued at over $1.3 billion. Its real estate footprint encompasses more than 2.3 million square feet of commercial and retail space, over 2,600 residential rental units, and 29 hotel properties featuring 4,687 guest rooms operated under national brand partnerships with Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and Carlson.

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