Leadership
Eric Gumm
Chief Development Officer, Wangard Partners
Eric leads Wangard’s multifamily, industrial, and mixed-use development pipeline with a focus on strategic growth, disciplined execution, and projects that create lasting value for partners and communities.
Overview
Development leadership focused on growth, execution, and long-term value.
As Chief Development Officer at Wangard Partners, Eric Gumm oversees the firm’s development pipeline across multifamily, industrial, and mixed-use projects.
He helps drive strategic growth while keeping projects aligned with Wangard’s standards for quality, sustainability, and market excellence across Wisconsin and the broader Midwest.
Track record
Before joining Wangard, Eric built a strong multifamily development track record that included sourcing or entitling 15 new communities representing about 4,000 units and approximately $700 million in development costs.
Career background
Prior to Wangard, Eric spent nearly a decade at a national real estate development firm, rising to Vice President of Acquisitions. In that role, he helped source and approve seven multifamily development opportunities totaling 2,073 units and roughly $500 million in development costs.
What he has led
Pipeline oversight
Oversees multifamily, industrial, and mixed-use development opportunities across Wangard’s growth pipeline.
Sourcing & entitlements
Brings deep experience in site sourcing, due diligence, entitlements, and advancing opportunities through approval.
Lifecycle execution
Has managed projects from market research and land acquisition through design, permitting, and lease-up.
Scale of experience
Previously led a team responsible for 19 multifamily developments totaling 4,332 units and about $953 million in development costs.
Industry involvement & leadership
- Active member of the NMHC Emerging Leaders program.
- Joined Wangard’s minority ownership group in 2025, reflecting his leadership and impact on the firm’s continued growth.
- Helps guide Wangard’s long-term development strategy alongside the firm’s leadership and ownership team.
Education
- Master of Science in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics, University of Wisconsin–Madison.
- Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Development philosophy
Strategic growth. High standards. Durable places.
From site strategy and approvals to design coordination and long-term project performance, Eric’s leadership helps ensure Wangard’s pipeline delivers developments that meet market needs and create enduring value.
Pipeline oversight
Guides projects across multifamily, industrial, and mixed-use asset types.
Growth strategy
Identifies and advances opportunities aligned to demand, timing, and long-term value.
Quality & sustainability
Keeps projects aligned with Wangard’s standards for execution and market excellence.
Lifecycle execution
Helps move projects from sourcing and due diligence through entitlements, design, permitting, and delivery.
Connect
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Whether you are exploring a site, evaluating a partnership, or discussing a development opportunity, Wangard’s team is ready to start the conversation.
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