McWhinney Real Estate Appoints Steve Drew as Chief Digital Strategy Officer to Lead Digital Capital Formation Plan

March 3, 2025 Posted In

McWhinney Real Estate Appoints Steve Drew as Chief Digital Strategy Officer to Lead Digital Capital Formation Plan

Drew brings decades of fintech and digital marketing expertise to accelerate McWhinney’s investor engagement and capital growth strategy

DENVER – March 3, 2025 – McWhinney, a Colorado-based real estate investor and developer in commercial, multifamily, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use assets, announced the appointment of Steve Drew as its new Chief Digital Strategy Officer. In this role, Drew will lead the company’s digital investment strategy, focusing on expanding McWhinney’s capital formation approach to engage a broader investor base through digital marketing and retail investment channels, complementing the company’s existing investment channels.

Drew, a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience in fintech, investment management, and digital marketing, brings a strategic perspective to McWhinney’s capital evolution. His expertise in system architecture, omnichannel marketing, and investor relations will be instrumental as McWhinney expands its offerings.

“Steve’s experience leveraging technology to enhance investor engagement and streamline digital marketing will complement our existing investment framework, allowing us to continue to deliver value to our long-standing investors while expanding our reach,” said Chad McWhinney, CEO of McWhinney. “His experience aligns well with our vision for McWhinney’s future, helping us strengthen our investment platform and bring transformative projects to life.”

Drew was a founding team member at CrowdStreet, where he played a pivotal role in architecting solutions that helped establish the company as the largest real estate investment portal in the world. He has also held key positions at Caliber, where he spearheaded digital marketing capabilities and has a track record of building product-market fit strategies, investor acquisition frameworks, and backend investment platforms.

“McWhinney is at a pivotal moment of growth, and I’m excited to contribute to the company’s organizational evolution,” said Drew.  “By leveraging technology and modern investment strategies, we have the opportunity to enhance accessibility, transparency, and efficiency for investors. The real estate investment landscape is changing rapidly, and McWhinney is well-positioned to lead with innovation and forward-thinking solutions.”

Drew’s appointment marks a significant step in McWhinney’s broader strategy to leverage digital tools for investment growth while continuing to develop high-quality, sustainable communities across the Western U.S.

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