Rich Turasky is a veteran investment entrepreneur specializing in commercial real estate finance and development. With more than 30 years of experience working with private and institutional equity, he has built a career defined by disciplined underwriting and operational leadership. As Founder and CEO of Capital Companies, he has directed more than 100 property investments across several states, overseeing portfolios that include over 1,000 tenants. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Bradley University in 1992 and later completed executive education programs at Harvard University. These studies strengthened his foundation in strategic planning and executive management. Committed to sharing practical insight, he has served as a featured speaker at the University of Illinois, addressing students on entrepreneurship, capital markets, and real estate investment fundamentals. Rich began his career representing prominent Chicago area companies in commercial real estate transactions while sourcing private and institutional investment opportunities. His work required detailed market research, financial modeling, and long-term asset supervision. As his career progressed, he assumed broader responsibilities in complex investment structuring, corporate governance, and merger and acquisition strategy. Over the course of his professional life, he has founded, led, or served on the boards of directors of more than 20 operating companies. These organizations have operated in industries including plastic manufacturing, pharmaceutical development, brokerage, lending, aviation, and beverage distribution. He has frequently combined the roles of capital partner and strategic executive to align operational performance with investor objectives. His transaction experience includes participation in private and public mergers and initial public offerings totaling approximately $2 billion in recent years. He has also been active in Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, contributing to acquisition strategy and capital deployment initiatives. Development projects such as the Huntley SPEC Industrial initiative reflect his ability to integrate planning, finance, and execution. Rich Turasky received the 2006 Entrepreneurial Award from the Business Ledger in recognition of his leadership and impact. He has served on private, public, and charitable boards and has supported organizations such as Elgin United Way and the Dundee Township Boys and Girls Club. An instrument-rated pilot, he values precision and focus, balancing professional achievement with family life and continued community engagement.