Richard J. Massa

Richard Massa is ARA’s Executive Vice President, Portfolio Management, responsible for the development and implementation of portfolio management, acquisition, and disposition activities for ARA’s largest commingled fund. Previously, Mr. Massa served as Executive Vice President, Asset Management for ARA where he was responsible for supervising asset management activities for real estate investments in the Midwest, Southeast, and East Coast regions. In that role, Mr. Massa provided oversight in the implementation of asset management strategies across the firm’s commingled funds and separate accounts. Prior to joining ARA, Mr. Massa was a Managing Director and Partner of Caisson Capital Advisors, responsible for sourcing and underwriting investments, fund management, and investment consulting. Before that, Mr. Massa held positions in both acquisitions and asset management for Principal Global Investors. 

Mr. Massa has over 20 years of experience and earned a B.A. degree from the University of Northern Iowa and an M.B.A. from the University of Iowa.