Neil Stempel is Senior Vice President of Development with The Prime Group, Inc. With over 30 years of experience in architecture, construction management and real estate development, Mr. Stempel is responsible for overseeing the development of Prime’s hospitality, residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects from due diligence through occupancy. Prior to joining Prime in 2007, he managed the development of senior living facilities with Brookdale Living Communities, Inc. Earlier in his career, Mr. Stempel was associated with internationally renowned architecture firm and later an ENR top-50 contractor. He has practiced architecture in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, and has managed a Chicago-based construction company.

Mr. Stempel holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University and a Master of Management from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and has taught architectural design and construction technology in Boston and Chicago. He is a registered architect, a member of both the American Institute of Architects and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, a LEED Accredited Professional and licensed real estate broker. In addition, Mr. Stempel has served on the boards of numerous educational and civic organizations.