The BGP Team
Mary Gibala
Founder and CEO
Mary is an esteemed real estate professional with nearly two decades of industry expertise. Her journey began in construction, progressively mastering management, maintenance, and leasing operations.
Before founding BGP, Mary served as Chief Revenue Officer at a Chicago-based real estate company, where she played a pivotal role in propelling the firm from a small start-up to a flourishing enterprise. Mary worked her way through the company, holding seven positions on her way to CRO. She spearheaded the Management and Leasing business lines, overseeing a team of 50+. Her strategic acumen was instrumental in the company's seamless pivot into onsite multifamily property management after a successful acquisition in June 2022.
Dedicated to fostering a strong community, Mary prioritizes her team's growth and well-being, cultivating a positive and supportive culture. Her unwavering client-first mindset has consistently delivered exceptional outcomes and now drives her commitment to BGP's vision and mission. With a wealth of management and leadership experience, Mary eagerly contributes to the success of partnering businesses, empowering them to thrive in their endeavors.
Nick Connelly
Founder / Owner
Nick brings over a decade of financial and operational leadership experience to Chicago's real estate industry. His career began in the trenches of a Chicago-based real estate startup, where he worked his way up through the finance and accounting department. This hands-on experience provided him with a deep understanding of property operations from the ground up - from property-level accounting and financial reporting to portfolio-wide strategic planning.
Throughout his career, Nick has specialized in scaling property operations through innovative staffing models and efficient workflows. Having experienced firsthand the challenges of growing a real estate organization, he has developed proven systems for optimizing property performance while building sustainable management teams that can grow with expanding portfolios.
Nick's unique value to property owners comes from his comprehensive understanding of real estate operations - from the foundational aspects of property accounting to high-level portfolio strategy. Whether managing a focused portfolio or planning expansion, clients benefit from his expertise in financial optimization, team development, and operational scaling.
His commitment to transparent communication and measurable results, combined with his ground-up understanding of property operations, makes him a trusted partner for property owners looking to grow their portfolios while maintaining confident, hands-off ownership.
Tom Bostwick
Strategic Finance Lead
Tom brings deep financial expertise and strategic leadership to BGP, combining Big 4 consulting experience with hands-on financial management in real estate operations. As former Director of Finance for both property management and maintenance organizations, he developed comprehensive financial strategies and built scalable operations that drive business growth.
His expertise in FP&A, pricing strategy, and revenue recognition, coupled with his success in building efficient offshore teams, makes him a valuable asset to BGP's clients and internal operations. Tom leads the firm's finance transformation initiatives, helping organizations develop sophisticated financial infrastructure that scales with their growth while maintaining quality and efficiency.
Erin Lally
RE Operations
Erin brings extensive property management expertise to BGP, with a proven track record in portfolio optimization and team leadership. Her experience spans project management, financial oversight, and property operations. At BGP, she manages client portfolios while overseeing renovations and maintenance programs, ensuring properties maintain peak performance while meeting investment objectives. Her focus on client communication and operational excellence makes her a key player in delivering BGP's institutional-grade property management services.
The BGP Way
At BGP, we combine exceptional talent, sophisticated systems, and an owner's mindset to transform your portfolio from a time-consuming commitment into a truly passive investment.
Whether you're managing multiple properties across Chicagoland or focused on strategic growth, our experienced teams handle everything from day-to-day operations to long-term value creation. We think like owners because we are owners - actively investing in many of the properties we manage.
Our ideal partnerships are with investors who:
Own 50+ units across Chicagoland, with plans for continued growth
Value quality operations and asset preservation
Want sophisticated financial reporting and analytics
Seek a truly hands-off investment experience
Plan to grow their portfolio strategically
You've built a valuable portfolio. Let us give you your time back while delivering the institutional-quality management your assets deserve.
Our Vision
To help others align with and achieve their purpose, improving the lives of those around them and scaling their impact to create meaningful change for many.
Our Mission
We create thriving spaces that maximize value and foster meaningful connections.
Our Values
Be Intentional
Be Accountable
Keep Going
Be Good People
Purpose
To set a new standard in real estate by balancing profit protection with a people-first mindset, delivering exceptional experiences to owners, tenants, and teams.
The BGP Way
Be Intentional: Focus on creating homes and workspaces that feel human-centered, rather than treating properties as mere financial assets.
Be Accountable: Build transparent systems for property management, leasing, and maintenance that prioritize efficiency and trust.
Keep Going: Navigate the complexities of the real estate industry with resilience, standing firm in values despite challenges.
Be Good People: Treat tenants, owners, and vendors with respect and empathy, fostering positive, long-term relationships.
