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.
Christopher J. Salazar
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Chris Salazar is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Archstone Capital, a vertically integrated multifamily investment platform focused on institutional-quality value-add and newer-vintage assets across the Midwest. Chris leads the firm’s investment strategy, capital formation, and long-term vision, overseeing execution for a growing portfolio of workforce and market-rate housing.
Prior to founding Archstone, Chris acquired small-cap multifamily assets on behalf of his own account and outside investors starting in college. Through this process, he built a reputation for uncovering mispriced opportunities and executing complex renovations. His early experience evaluating, acquiring, and operating multifamily properties across the Midwest laid the groundwork for Archstone’s unique vertically integrated model.
Under his leadership, Archstone has scaled into a multi-market platform with dedicated teams across acquisitions, property management, and construction. Chris is known for his operational intensity and ability to build trusted relationships with equity partners, lenders, and operators.
Outside of work, Chris enjoys traveling with family, staying active, and spending time with investors and industry partners. His active lifestyle complements his focus on building Archstone into one of the leading private multifamily investment firms in the region.
Bradley Jenner
Vice President, Investments
Brad Jenner serves as Vice President of Investments at Archstone Capital, where he leads the firm’s acquisition strategy and oversees asset management execution across Archstone’s growing multifamily portfolio. With a rigorous analytical approach and a deep understanding of market dynamics, Brad plays a central role in sourcing deals, shaping business plans, and ensuring each asset performs to institutional standards.
Since joining Archstone, Brad has underwritten more than $12 billion in multifamily opportunities and has been instrumental in helping the firm complete over $200 million in transactions. His responsibilities span the full investment lifecycle—from sourcing and evaluating opportunities, to directing due diligence, to partnering with construction and operations teams to execute value-add strategies and enhance asset performance.
Brad’s leadership extends into portfolio management, where he supports financial reporting, capital planning, budgeting, and strategic decision-making. His ability to connect underwriting assumptions with real-time operational results makes him a key driver of Archstone’s disciplined investment philosophy.
Outside of work, Brad enjoys golf, Chicago sports, and spending time with friends and family.
Julia Rocha
Vice President, Operations
Julia Rocha is the Vice President of Operations at Archstone. She leads the day-to-day operations of our vertically integrated platform, ensuring that every department executes with clarity, consistency, and focus.
Julia oversees Archstone’s full operating system while driving cross-functional accountability across construction, property management, finance, and investments. She’s responsible for building the systems and organizational infrastructure that support scalable, profitable growth.
She began her career in construction and has grown through every level of the business by bringing relentless work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Julia is known for setting high standards, solving problems with clarity, and pushing teams and systems to reach their next level. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, training, and spending time with her son.
Devon O'Hare
Regional Manager
Devon O’Hare serves as Regional Manager for Archstone Residential, overseeing operations across the firm’s growing Midwest multifamily portfolio. She brings more than eleven years of property management experience, with deep expertise in executing value-add strategies and leading high-performing site teams.
Throughout her career, Devon has successfully managed major capital improvement initiatives, directed full interior and exterior renovation programs, and improved operations at distressed assets through strong leadership and disciplined execution. Her background spans both market-rate and affordable housing, experience that enhances Archstone’s ability to operate diverse assets with institutional discipline.
Before joining Archstone Residential, Devon was a Regional Manager with Artisan Management Group. Outside of work, Devon enjoys outdoor activities, fitness, spending time with her dogs, and being with family and friends.
Chirag Parakh
Senior Property Accountant
Chirag Parakh serves as Senior Property Accountant at Archstone Capital, where he supports the firm’s financial operations with a focus on property accounting, financial reporting, and data-driven analysis. He plays a key role in ensuring timely, accurate reporting for Archstone’s growing multifamily portfolio and partners closely with the asset management and operations teams to maintain institutional-quality financial controls.
Chirag brings extensive experience in multifamily accounting and system optimization. Prior to joining Archstone, he held property accounting roles at 2B Living and FPI Management, where he managed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for large, diverse portfolios while implementing process improvements across Yardi, AppFolio, and other operational platforms. His ability to streamline workflows, enhance data visibility, and ensure compliance has made him a valuable contributor in scaling property management organizations.
With a strong analytical background, Chirag combines technical accounting proficiency with a deep understanding of operational performance drivers. His work supports executive decision-making, budgeting, forecasting, and internal process enhancements that strengthen Archstone’s financial infrastructure.