Managing Assets

Property-type specialists combine strategic planning at the portfolio level with tactical planning and implementation at the property level. Our professionals have the tools to maximize property performance and the perspective to recommend a strategic sale.

We execute proactive asset management strategies in order to:

manage risk to preserve investment value;
maximize the investment performance of each asset; and
enhance long-term asset values.

Craig Tagen
Managing Director
Head of Asset Management

Craig Tagen
Managing Director, Head of Asset Management

Craig Tagen, equity owner and Managing Director, is Clarion Partners’ Head of Asset Management, responsible for oversight and coordination of the Firm’s national platform. He is a member of the Firm’s Executive Board, Operating Committee and Investment Committee. He also directs Clarion’s Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) efforts, representing senior management on the Sustainability Committee. Craig joined the Firm in 1997 and began working in the real estate industry in 1984.

Education
Temple University, M.B.A. (1984)Temple University, B.A. (1981)
Charles R. Lathem
Managing Director
Head of Hospitality Sector

Charles R. Lathem
Managing Director, Head of Hospitality Sector

Chuck Lathem, equity owner and Managing Director, is the head of Clarion Partners’ Hospitality Investments Group. He is responsible for the oversight of the firm’s portfolio of investments in the hospitality sector; and also managing relationships with hotel operators and partners. During the course of his career, he has completed the acquisition and/or development of hotels totaling more than $3.5 billion, including $1.5 billion since joining Clarion Partners. His prior real estate investment management experience includes managing and restructuring the Teacher Retirement System of Texas’ $2 billion real estate portfolio. Chuck joined Clarion Partners in 2006 and began his career in the real estate industry in 1981. He is a member of the Pension Real Estate Association and the Hospitality Asset Managers Association.

Education
Millsaps College, B.B.A. (1981)
Stacey L. Magee
Managing Director
Head of Industrial Sector

Stacey L. Magee
Managing Director, Head of Industrial Sector

Stacey Magee is a equity owner, Managing Director, and the Sector Head for the Industrial Group at Clarion Partners, responsible for the overall asset management of Clarion’s industrial investments. Stacey is also responsible for managing the Western region industrial assets totaling approximately 35 million sq.ft. in eight markets. In her fourteen years with Clarion, Stacey has completed lease transactions in excess of 25 million sq. ft., acquisitions/dispositions of approximately 20 million sq.ft. and developments of 20 million sq.ft. She joined Clarion Partners in 2002 and began working in the industry in 1984. She is a member of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (“NAIOP”).

Education
Southern Methodist University, B.B.A. (1984)Southern Methodist University, B.S. (1984)
Timothy W. Bright
Managing Director
Head of Multifamily Sector

Timothy W. Bright
Managing Director, Head of Multifamily Sector

Tim Bright, equity owner and Managing Director, is the Sector Head of the Multi-Family Asset Management Group at Clarion Partners. He oversees the asset management group responsible for the investment results of over 60 assets (15,000 units) including core, value-add and development opportunities. Tim is responsible for reviewing acquisition underwriting, setting policy and directing all multi-family asset management activities at the Firm. His prior experience at Clarion includes assignments as an Assistant Portfolio Manager and the asset management of office, retail and hotel investments. Tim has completed property disposition and financing transactions of nearly $2.0 billion. Tim joined Clarion Partners in 1999 and began working in the real estate industry in 1989. He is a member of the National Multi-Housing Council (“NMHC”).

Education
American University, B.A. - Political Science (1987)
Lauren Holden
Managing Director
Head of Retail Sector

Lauren Holden
Managing Director, Head of Retail Sector

Lauren M. Holden is a Managing Director and Head of Retail Asset Management at Clarion Partners. She oversees Clarion’s retail portfolio which includes 106 properties, approximately 35 million square feet and $8.7 billion under management. In this capacity, Lauren is instrumental in the Firm’s strategic planning, asset management and acquisitions and dispositions across the retail platform. Lauren joined Clarion Partners in 2014 and began working in the real estate industry in 2003. She is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Urban Land Institute (ULI) and WX New York Women Executives in Real Estate

Education
Vanderbilt University - B.S. Human and Organizational Development and Business Administration (1999)
Spence Sowa
Managing Director
Head of Office Sector

Spence Sowa
Managing Director, Head of Office Sector

Spence Sowa is a Managing Director and Asset Manager for the Clarion Partners Texas office portfolio and Office Sector Head. During his career, Spence has been involved in over $1.5 billion worth of transactions in various capacities, with concentrations in asset management, acquisitions, development, capital markets and construction management globally. Spence joined Clarion Partners in 2015 and began working in the real estate industry in 1999.

Education
University of Texas at Austin, B.S. (1998)