MENOMONEE FALLS 鈥 Continental Properties celebrated its 45th anniversary on Aug. 28, marking nearly half a century of growth and success in real estate development.
According to the release, Continental Properties was founded in 1979 by Jim Schloemer, Rich Bell and Steve Wagner, who set out with a vision to create impactful real estate developments. The company quickly made its mark in 1980 when Continental opened its first commercial development, an 8,000-squarefoot office building in West Bend, setting the stage for future growth. Eventually, Continental moved to Menomonee Falls, where it is based today.
鈥淭he foundation we built in those early years allowed us to grow into the company we are today,鈥 said Wagner, who is now senior vice president of acquisitions. 鈥淔rom the very beginning, Jim鈥檚 leadership and vision have driven Continental鈥檚 commitment to growth and innovation. What our company has accomplished is a testament to that vision, and our journey is far from over.鈥
Since its inception, Continental Properties has received numerous commendations and awards, including being on the Journal Sentinel鈥檚 list of 2024 Top Workplaces in Southeastern Wisconsin for 12 consecutive years. The company has also been recognized for four consecutive years in the 2024 Top Workplaces USA list and featured in Multifamily Leadership鈥檚 annual list of Best Places to Work 鈥 Multifamily for seven consecutive years.
Schloemer, now the newly appointed chair of the National Multifamily Housing Council, recently testified before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services. In his testimony, Schloemer stressed the urgent need to increase housing availability and provide more rental options for individuals and families nationwide. Continental Properties is committed to addressing the nation鈥檚 housing challenges and fostering innovation in the real estate industry.
鈥淎s Continental has grown and evolved, so has our expertise in delivering exceptional experiences to our customers and our team members,鈥 said Schloemer. 鈥淪imilarly, our commitment to our investors is unsurpassed, and we are proud of our 45year history of delivering outstanding investment returns while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and stewardship.鈥
Continental included a statement in the release, emphasizing its commitment to building communities that enhance lives and positively impact society. The company invites all stakeholders 鈥 including partners, residents, investors and community members 鈥 to join in the celebration and support the company鈥檚 ongoing mission to create exceptional living experiences for many more residents in the years to come.
