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Our team

We are Archstone

We believe great companies aren’t defined by their areas of expertise — they are defined by their experts. Archstone provides high-quality rental housing and focused property management — making our communities better places to live, work, and play.

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Christopher J. Salazar

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Chris is a visionary leader in the commercial real estate investment sector, with a rich history of transforming multifamily properties into high-value assets. His entrepreneurial journey began as a founding partner at Arsenal Capital LLC, where he honed his expertise in identifying and enhancing undervalued properties in the Midwest. This experience laid the foundation for Archstone, a company he established to redefine excellence in multifamily investment.

Under Chris's stewardship as CEO, Archstone has emerged as a strong firm with a dedicated team of experts in investment, construction, and management. His leadership is characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation, ensuring Archstone's continued growth and success. Chris's strategic vision not only drives the company's growth but also fortifies its commitment to delivering outstanding value to stakeholders.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Chris enjoys traveling, reading non-fiction, and spending time with family and investors. His well-rounded lifestyle complements his professional acumen, making him a dynamic and engaging figure in the world of commercial real estate investment.

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Bradley Jenner

Vice President, Acquisitions

Brad Jenner brings a wealth of expertise and strategic vision to his role as Vice President of Acquisitions at Archstone Capital. He is responsible for spearheading the firm’s efforts to source, evaluate, and execute value-driven investment opportunities. Under his leadership, Brad has been directly responsible for evaluating over $8 billion of potential investments translating to over $100 million in acquisitions for Archstone.

 

Brad has developed a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics to maximize value for all stakeholders. He is involved in every aspect of the firm’s investments, including target market analysis, due diligence, underwriting, and asset management. He is a proven leader who takes ownership in Archstone’s investment philosophy: identifying undervalued assets in superior locations.

 

Prior to Archstone, Brad was an Associate with Arsenal Capital LLC. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Dayton. In his personal life Brad enjoys playing golf, supporting Chicago sports teams, and spending time with friends and family.

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Julia Rocha

Chief of Staff

Julia Rocha serves as Archstone's Chief of Staff. Julia joined Archstone as Project Manager in March 2022 & began serving as Chief of Staff in January 2023. She is responsible for helping Archstone expand its operating footprint and has been essential to implementing process improvements across the organization's holdings.


Prior to Archstone, Julia led renovation and interior design for her own company and was a secretary, paint contractor and interior design enthusiast. She received a Bachelor of Science (Office Administration) from Faith Baptist Bible College.


Julia has a dynamic range of professional capabilities and is an integral part of the Archstone team. Her ability to adapt and improvise in challenging situations continue to be a strategic asset to the company. In her personal time she enjoys reading, training & spending time with family & friends. Julia lives in Des Moines, Iowa.

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