St. John Properties, Inc., a commercial real estate development and management company that has developed more than 22 million square feet of space across 10 states, has announced the promotion of Alex Chung to Assistant Superintendent for the Virginia and Central Maryland Division. Formerly Maintenance Technician, Chung has worked for the company since 2020.
In his new position, Chung will support the company’s in-house construction division with tenant improvement management tasks involving new flex/R&D, commercial office, retail and warehouse buildings across the Virginia and Central Maryland Region. His responsibilities will include overseeing and directing the efforts of third-party contractor groups, interacting with project managers, and maintaining schedules and budgets. Chung, who is fluent in both Korean and English, is currently pursuing a degree with the University of Maryland Global Campus. He has also been active with the Developing Leaders program of NAIOP Northern Virginia, and holds a UAS Pilot’s Certification for drone operations.
St. John Properties’ development pipeline throughout Frederick, Maryland and Northern Virginia currently exceeds2.3 million square feet of space, with signature business communities including Ashburn Crossing, an 80-acre business community in Ashburn, Virginia comprising more than 350,000 square feet of flex/R&D space, Leesburg Tech Park, a 160,000 square foot business community in Leesburg, Virginia and Riverside Tech Park, a 70-acre business community with more than 750,000 square feet of flex/R&D and retail space in Frederick, Maryland.
“Alex brings a hard-working, do-whatever-it-takes approach to his responsibilities, combined with a strong desire for positive results. This promotion, together with its increase in responsibilities, reflects our confidence in his abilities,” stated Matt Holbrook, Regional Partner for St. John Properties. “We have built extremely productive development, construction management, leasing and property management teams in the Virginia and Central Maryland area. Our workplace culture is built on values that emphasize client satisfaction, an unparalleled work ethic, integrity, and accountability. Alex has been a tremendous addition and continually adds value to our projects, clients, and team.”
Founded in 1971, St. John Properties, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and most successful privately held commercial real estate firms. The company is distinguished by its commitment to customer service, achievements in green building, and top-rated workplace culture. Throughout St. John Properties’ 51-year history, the company has developed more than 22 million square feet of flex/R&D, office, retail, warehouse space and has investments in over 2,600 residential units. The company proudly serves more than 2,500 clients in Colorado, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Utah, and Wisconsin. For more information about the company, visit www.sjpi.com.
