Lewis A. Levey

Principal and Founder of EVS Realty Advisors, Inc.

CONTACT

Enhanced Value Strategies, Inc. (EVS)
1401 S. Brentwood Boulevard, Suite 675
St. Louis, MO 63144
tel 314.963.0955
fax 314.963.9715
lalevey@evsinc.net

Career Summary

Mr. Levey is a founder and principal owner of EVS Realty Advisors, Inc. Formerly, Mr. Levey was a founder and Managing Director of Paragon Group, Inc. Founded in 1973, Paragon Group became a publicly owned (NYSE) REIT in 1994 operating a near-billion dollar real estate investment portfolio located in 18 different states and was consistently recognized as a national industry leader for its innovative and superior performing real estate investments. In 1997, the company merged with Camden Property Trust (CPT, NYSE). Mr. Levey’s responsibilities during his tenure at Paragon Group included directing and managing all aspects of the company’s various real estate investments and operations. The company’s portfolio included office buildings, retail shopping centers, and multi-family apartment communities. In addition to its own investments, Paragon Group provided a wide range of real estate investment services to selected financial institutions.

In 1998, Mr. Levey formed Enhanced Value Strategies, Inc. (EVS). As Chairman of this firm, Mr. Levey is involved with other real estate professionals in providing strategic real estate consulting and advisory services to both private and institutional owners, as well as leasing and management services.

Business Organizations

• Urban Land Institute (ULI), former District Council Chairman
• National Multi-Housing Council (NMHC), former Board of Directors

Civic Organizations

• Grand Center, Inc., Board of Directors
• St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute, Board of Directors
• St. Louis Sports Commission, Board of Directors
• Center of Research, Technology and Entrepreneurial Expertise (CORTEX), Board of Directors

Education

• University of Wisconsin
• Bachelor of Science

• Washington University
• Masters of Business Administration