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CSM Corporation

Minneapolis, MN 201–500 employees 11 principals

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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.

Principals at CSM Corporation

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Markets and themes

Markets CSM Corporation operates in

  • Boston, Massachusetts
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, Iowa-Illinois
  • Denver, Colorado
  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Lansing, Michigan
  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Minneapolis-St.Paul, Minnesota
  • Naples-Marco Island, Florida
  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • Portland, Oregon
  • Seattle, Washington
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota
  • Worcester, Massachusetts

Investment themes at CSM Corporation

  • Hospitality
  • Industrial
  • Logistics
  • Multifamily - Core
  • Multifamily - Ground-up
  • Single-Family Homes
  • Standalone Retail
  • Suburban Office
  • Urban Office

Capabilities

  • Asset Management
  • Urban infill

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  • The Sports Facilities Companies
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  • Westmount Realty Capital
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  • Asana Partners
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  • WMG Development
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  • Patrinely Group
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  • IRA Capital
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  • R2 Companies
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Frequently asked questions about CSM Corporation

What does CSM Corporation do?
CSM Corporation is a private real estate acquisition, development, and property management firm established in 1976 by founder and Chief Executive Officer Gary Holmes.
Where is CSM Corporation based?
CSM Corporation is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.
What markets does CSM Corporation operate in?
CSM Corporation is active in Boston, Massachusetts, Chicago, Illinois, Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, Iowa-Illinois, Denver, Colorado, Des Moines, Iowa, and Lansing, Michigan.
How many employees does CSM Corporation have?
CSM Corporation has 201–500 employees.
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CSM Corporation at a glance

Tier
Established
Operator type
Developer, Owner, 3rd party Manager
Headcount
201–500
Units owned
1,000-5,000
Units managed
1,000-5,000
Property mgmt
Self-Managed
Markets
14
Principals
11

Contact CSM Corporation

500 Washington Avenue South, Suite 3000, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
csmcorp.net