We're kicking off our REJournals Awards spotlight series with a big shoutout to Maggie Zach, a finalist for Woman of the Year! As our Chief People Officer, Maggie leads with empathy, strategy, and a deep commitment to Peak's people-first culture, so it's no surprise she's a finalist for Woman of the Year at the 2025…
Category Archives: Culture & People
Apr
17
2025
Vice President of Mid- and High-Rise Property Management, Luke Markewych, was elected to the Chicagoland Apartment Association’s Board of Directors. As a member of the Board, Luke will help guide the CAA’s strategic direction, oversee financial planning, and support the development of impactful events and programs across the multifamily industry. We’re proud to see Luke…
Mar
06
2025
Mike Zucker was featured in the Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame. “What I enjoy most is the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life. . .It’s rewarding to see how our work creates a space that fosters productivity, collaborations, and sense of community,” said Mike. Check out other CRE professionals and their…
Sep
13
2023
Peak Realty Chicago President Shane Rachman is dedicated to supporting every aspect of the team and helping owners create plans for their real estate assets. He loves real estate due to its tangible nature and the impact it has on people’s everyday lives. Shane earned an engineering degree from the University of Iowa, which gave…
Aug
25
2023
Broker Julia Cullhaj‘s journey at Peak Properties began during her time at Truman College. While initially in janitorial services, Julia’s real estate inclinations were recognized by Managing Partner Mike Zucker, who encouraged her to channel her passion and talents into to property management and sales, and she did just that. Julia is now working on…
Aug
18
2023
Meet Peak Realty Portfolio Manager | Broker Matt Ayo. Having been in the game for just three years, Ayo is a rising star in the industry and has effortlessly transacted over 500 deals (which have led to property closings in the millions) since 2020. Not to mention, his hard work has already garnered him the…
May
24
2023
The firm's managing partner shares his biggest lesson learned in the multifamily industry. Twenty-five years ago, Mike Zucker founded Peak Properties, a full-service management and investment firm in Chicago. From a one-man show operating in the basement of a building, the firm now manages 8,500 units in over 500 buildings throughout the Chicagoland area. Multifamily…
