
JOHN MCGRAW
President & COO
John McGraw is President & COO of River Caddis Group, overseeing River Caddis Development, Communities, and Management. He joined the company as Director of Development, advancing sustainable, mission-aligned real estate projects that strengthen communities and deliver long-term value.
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Under his leadership, River Caddis Management has built a reputation for forward-thinking owner representation and program management, while River Caddis Development drives mixed-use and commercial growth, and River Caddis Communities expands affordable and mixed-income housing solutions rooted in stewardship and social impact.
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John leads with humility, clarity, and collaboration, emphasizing integrity, transparency, and durable partnerships. He holds a B.S. in Liberal Arts (Real Estate Development) from Grand Valley State University and an MBA in Finance from Purdue University.
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He remains committed to guiding River Caddis’ unified mission: developing people-centered places that enrich communities, inspire opportunity, and stand the test of time.
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Memberships and Accreditation's (Past and Present):
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Licensed Real Estate Salesperson in the State of Michigan;
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Completed CRE (Counsellors of Real Estate) Designation
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Completed CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) Designation;
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Completed CPM (Certified Property Manager) Designation;
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Completed HCCP (Housing Credit Certified Professional) Designation;
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Completed ULI of Michigan Larson Leadership Initiative;
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Member of Urban Land Institute (ULI);
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Member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC);
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Member of National Association of Realtors (NAR);
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2026 President of CCIM Michigan Chapter Executive Board;
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Former VP, and Treasurer of CCIM Michigan Chapter
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Former Board Member of Junior Achievement Mid Michigan;
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Former Committee Member of Holy Cross Services for Lansing Michigan;
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Former Board Member of Institute of Real Estate Management West Michigan Chapter.
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Former Member of ULI of Michigan Young Leaders Group (YLG)
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Member of Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM);