Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Real Estate Development and Joint Ventures
Clark Investment Group is a private real estate development and investment company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, since 1960. Our business model focuses on forming mutually beneficial joint ventures with principled sponsor partners who are local experts in their markets. By combining our capital and expertise with our partners' market knowledge, we create scalable opportunities that reduce risk and enhance results. Our primary focus is self-storage development, conversion, and value-add projects, evaluated based on projected stabilized yields and terminal capitalization rates. We prioritize partnerships built on shared values, aligned interests, and a common mission to achieve long-term success.With over 12,000,000 square feet of commercial real estate in our portfolio, we specialize in creating value through strategic investments and development. Our team brings decades of experience, ensuring no learning curve for projects and enabling swift decision-making. We maintain transparency in all dealings and are committed to integrity, teamwork, and accountability in every venture. Our nationwide reach spans 23 states, encompassing diverse assets like ethanol production facilities, car washes, and self-storage units. Through these principles, we have become the nation's largest private source of equity for self-storage development.
Services
Real Estate Development
Joint Venture Equity
Self-Storage Development
Property Investment
Commercial Real Estate
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of real estate development experience
- Our nationwide reach spans 23 states with 150+ properties
- We offer structured equity partnerships with 8-10% preferred returns
- Our team includes seasoned professionals with aviation and finance expertise
- We maintain long-term ownership of high-quality assets
What people say
Seasoned professionals
Significant investments
Valuable expertise
Flexible financing
Long-term partnerships
Services
Real Estate Development
Clark develops commercial real estate projects nationwide with a focus on self-storage facilities. Our expertise includes site selection, permitting, and construction management. We specialize in creating value through strategic development of 67,000+ rental units.
Joint Venture Equity
We structure equity partnerships with local sponsors offering 8-10% preferred returns. Our joint ventures combine partner market expertise with Clark's capital and experience to maximize project success across 23 states.
Self-Storage Development
As the nation's largest private self-storage equity provider, we develop and convert facilities nationwide. Our portfolio includes over 100 facilities with advanced security features and modern unit configurations to meet diverse customer needs.
Commercial Real Estate
We invest in diverse commercial properties including ethanol plants, car washes, and industrial spaces. Our 12,000,000 sq ft portfolio focuses on long-term income generation through strategic asset management and value enhancement.
Property Investment
Clark provides capital for real estate projects with favorable risk-adjusted returns. Our investments focus on self-storage, master-planned communities, and operating businesses across 23 states with experienced local partners.
People
Steve Clark
Chairman & CEO
Chairman & CEO with 5,000+ flight hours as Air Force fighter pilot. Licensed Realtor at 18, Wichita State business graduate, and recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award from Kansas CCIM Chapter. Leads with military precision and business acumen.
Bob Baker
President
CPA and CFP with Ernst & Young background. Oversees partnerships and legal obligations since 1996. Holds accounting degree from Emporia State University and graduate studies from Florida Atlantic. Brings financial expertise to leadership team.
Stephen Clark
Vice President of Development
Manages new business and real estate development with $1B+ in self-storage investments. Former NYC self-storage developer. Serves on Wichita Children's Home board and Forbes Real Estate Council. Holds masters from Columbia University.
Jared Kennedy
Controller
Oversees financial reporting and construction accounting. Former Textron Aviation senior analyst with expertise in cash forecasting and revenue recognition. Graduated from Emporia State University with business administration degree emphasizing finance and IT.
Curtis Gibson
Investment Analyst
Analyzes new investment opportunities with background in treasury accounting at Koch Industries. Holds entrepreneurship degree and MBA from Wichita State University. Active in River Community Church and Ninnescah Sailing Association.
Questions
What types of real estate projects does Clark specialize in?
We focus on self-storage development, conversion projects, and commercial real estate value-add opportunities through joint ventures.
How does Clark's joint venture structure work?
Sponsors contribute 10-20% equity with 8-10% preferred returns, while Clark provides capital and expertise to develop 67,000+ rental units nationwide.
In which states does Clark operate?
Our investments span 23 states including Arizona, California, Florida, Kansas, New York, and Texas.
What makes Clark different from other real estate investors?
We maintain long-term asset ownership, offer flexible structures, and provide strategic guidance from our 60+ years of experience.
How can I become a Clark joint venture partner?
Contact our Wichita headquarters to discuss your project's merits and alignment with our self-storage and commercial development focus.
