Bayer Properties announced today the appointment of Chris McDuff as vice president of property management. McDuff will oversee all aspects of property operations for Bayer’s mixed-use portfolio, which totals more than 10 million square feet. McDuff will report directly to Molly Mackenzie, Bayer Properties’ chief operating officer. McDuff joins Bayer Properties from Birmingham-based Johnson Property Services, LLC, where as executive vice president he led and directed all aspects of leasing, brokerage and property management services for the firm’s real estate portfolio.

“Chris has an impressive background in property management and an excellent reputation in the industry,” said Jeffrey Bayer, president and CEO of Bayer Properties. “His expertise and industry knowledge is extensive, and we believe he will play a significant role in Bayer Properties’ continued success.”

McDuff brings more than 20 years of experience in asset management, property management, leasing,client relations, business development and brokerage services. McDuff is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Alabama and holds the following designations from the Institute of Real Estate Management: Certified Property Manager (CPM^®), Accredited Residential Manager (ARM^®) and Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM^®). Additionally, he has earned the Certified Military Residential Specialist (CMRS^®) and the Masters in Commercial Property (MICP^®) designations.

About Bayer Properties

Birmingham, Alabama-based Bayer Properties LLC specializes in developing, leasing, managing and marketing mixed-use real estate properties nationwide. Bayer Properties currently owns and/or operates retail and office properties totaling approximately 10 million square feet, such as The Summit in Birmingham, AL, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre in Mount Pleasant, SC, and The Summit in Reno, NV. New developments include The Pizitz Building urban revitalization project in Birmingham, AL., and The Summit at Fritz Farm, a mixed-use project in Lexington, KY. For more information, visit bayerproperties.com.