Disciplined Investment Built for the Long Term
Elmhurst has spent five decades acquiring, developing, and managing high-quality real estate across Greater Pittsburgh with one clear aim: build assets we would be proud to own forever. Our strategy is rooted in patient capital, careful selection, and deep local relationships that consistently generate durable returns through cycles.
A Strategy Shaped by Reputation, Relationships, and Readiness
Elmhurst’s advantage is not a single tactic. It is the compound effect of a generational track record, trusted partnerships, and a balance sheet built to act decisively when others cannot. Our relationships across Pittsburgh’s civic, institutional, and business ecosystem create proprietary, off-market opportunities that reward patience and discipline.
Enduring Track Record and Relationships
Since 1881, the Hunt family’s ties to Pittsburgh have given Elmhurst a long view of the market and allowed Elmhurst to create a deep network of trusted partners. That history supports a consistent record of well-underwritten, often off-market investments and enduring relationships with tenants, lenders, and civic institutions.
Long-Term Stewards and Co-Investors
More than five decades of disciplined execution have built Elmhurst's resilience through market cycles. The Hunt family's 135-year legacy in Pittsburgh—rooted in community stewardship, active portfolio and property management, and long-term partnerships—continues alongside investors who share our commitment to durable value.
Disciplined Fiduciaries, Creative Deal-Makers
We act first as fiduciaries, structuring capital, risk, and governance with care for long-term performance across cycles. Within that framework, we look for thoughtful ways to solve problems, align interests, and create sustained value for investors, tenants, and the communities where we invest.
A Long-term Perspective with Quiet Perseverance
Elmhurst is deliberately built for generational value creation. We do not chase headlines, short-term speculation, or trend-driven returns. Instead, we invest with decades in mind, leveraging disciplined underwriting, transparent partnerships, and the steady execution that has defined Elmhurst for over 50 years.
“Our approach is simple: avoid the noise, focus on fundamentals, and deliver—year after year. Consistency and integrity will outperform speculation every time.”
– Bill Hunt, CEO
How We Create Durable Value
Our investment process is simple on the surface and rigorous underneath. Each opportunity must earn its place in the portfolio by meeting clear standards across market fit, location durability, partnership strength, and long-term cash flow resilience.
Deep Market Analysis
Every investment begins with local, on-the-ground intelligence paired with institutional-grade research. We look past short-term noise to the demand drivers that will shape Pittsburgh for decades.
Collaborative Approach
Elmhurst originates and executes deals through long-standing relationships with owners, civic groups, and institutional partners. These coalitions expand what is possible and reduce execution risk.
Sustainable Development for Pittsburgh
Our projects are designed to strengthen Pittsburgh’s economic resilience while generating reliable partner returns. We build to last because our city and our capital partners deserve assets that endure.
Rigorous Underwriting
We underwrite conservatively, structure thoughtfully, and remain patient. This discipline protects downside while enabling steady value creation through leasing, stabilization, and long-term appreciation.
Focused Asset Classes in Fortress Locations
Elmhurst actively pursues opportunities across industrial, multifamily, office, and hospitality. We are vertically integrated to operate industrial and office assets directly, while leveraging best-in-class third-party management for multifamily and hotel investments.
We invest in strategic, high-barrier locations that support long-term ownership. Our pipeline centers on Pittsburgh’s innovation corridors, growing suburbs, and submarkets defined by strong demand and limited new supply.
A High-Barrier Market Built for Patient Capital
Pittsburgh is a target market for Elmhurst and its long-term investors. Barriers to entry are significant, and 21st-century demand drivers are strengthening year after year.
The region’s natural topography creates irreplaceable sites and longer development timelines, which in turn drive scarcity value for well-positioned assets. Pittsburgh’s diversified economy is anchored by two R1 research universities, nationally ranked integrated health systems, a broad base of corporate headquarters, and a growing cluster of technology firms that continue to attract capital and talent.
Elmhurst's 52-year track record in this market provides a distinct advantage. We understand local regulatory environments, maintain deep relationships with municipal agencies and civic stakeholders, and know which sites deliver long-term performance through cycles. Our family legacy spans more than 135 years in Pittsburgh—this isn't opportunistic capital chasing trends. We've built, acquired, leased, and managed assets in Pittsburgh through expansions and contractions, earning trust with institutional partners who value our disciplined underwriting and operational consistency.
In a market where barriers favor incumbents with local credibility and patient timelines, Elmhurst's positioning reflects decades of execution, not just market entry strategy.
Read the Latest Investor Insight from the Team at Elmhurst
Our Investor Insights share how we see Pittsburgh evolving, what we are tracking in the market, and how that informs our pipeline.
Meet the Leaders
Disciplined investment through experienced vision
Bill Hunt
Leading Elmhurst’s Generational Strategy
Bill guides Elmhurst’s long-term vision, pairing disciplined investment strategy with a deep commitment to Pittsburgh’s future. Under his leadership, the firm has grown thoughtfully, balancing performance, stewardship, and community impact.
Eric Schindler
Connecting Tenants With the Right Spaces
Eric leads leasing across Elmhurst’s portfolio, matching tenants with spaces that support their growth and operations. His relationship-driven approach helps create stable, long-term occupancies that strengthen every asset.
Justin Hunt
Guiding Investors With Clarity and Purpose
Justin approaches investor relations with precision, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to clarity. At Elmhurst, he builds trusted relationships that extend beyond capital—shaping partnerships that endure through shared purpose and disciplined growth.
Maria Sinclair
Stewarding Capital With Quiet Discipline
Maria oversees Elmhurst’s financial strategy and risk management, ensuring every decision is grounded in rigor, transparency, and long-term value creation. She brings clarity to complex capital structures so partners can invest with confidence.
Brian Miller
Turning Vision Into Built Environments
Brian oversees Elmhurst’s ground-up and redevelopment projects, from early feasibility through delivery. With a background in complex institutional construction, he ensures each project is executed with precision, efficiency, and respect for place.
Marc Battistone
Keeping Buildings Running, People Thriving
As Director of Property Management, Marc oversees the full operational lifecycle of Elmhurst’s portfolio—from the parking lot to the rooftop and every system in between. He works closely with internal site teams and trusted vendor partners to maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, landscaping, cleaning, and security operations.
Proud to Partner in Pittsburgh's Progress
Recent News and Perspectives
From leasing milestones to new acquisitions, we share the progress that matters to our partners and our city.
Trusted Organizations Building Pittsburgh’s Future
We collaborate with civic, cultural, and economic partners whose missions align with strengthening the region. Together, we help activate community assets, spark innovation, and support the long-term resilience of Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods.
Explore a Partnership with Elmhurst
If you share our long-term perspective and want access to disciplined real estate opportunities in a high-barrier market, we would welcome the conversation.