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Swain R. Chapman, CCIM®, CRE®
Managing Member
Email: swain@chapmanmanagementgroup.com
As founder and owner of three companies providing real estate services since 1979, Swain is a seasoned Investment Advisor who understands the dynamics associated with creating and enhancing asset value. After investing 15 years as the co-founder of Chapman Lindsey Commercial Real Estate Services, Swain created Chapman Management Group in 2004 to focus his strengths on Consulting, Asset Management, and Investments to further the interests of his Clients.
As a seasoned investment advisor with over 40 years of experience in commercial real estate, Swain has participated in the acquisition of hundreds of acres of commercial land and over five million square feet of commercial properties. He has served as broker and trusted advisor to institutional clients for office and retail developments throughout Arizona, and along the way, built a strong national network of industry leaders and financial partners.
As part of his consulting business, Swain served as the Real Estate Advisor for Pima Community College for 14 years from 1990 thru 2004, where he directed projects such as the acquisition and development of the Desert Vista Campus, the Northwest Campus, the Community Campus, and the expansion and redevelopment of the Tucson Downtown Campus.
Swain has directed projects such as the renovation of the Historic Pioneer Office Building and the historic downtown Train Depot on behalf of the City of Tucson, and currently works as a consultant and manager for many of the City of Tucson’s real estate assets.
He holds the prestigious Counselor of Real Estate designation (CRE®) which is by invitation only and has a membership of over 1200 counselors world-wide, as well as the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM ®) designation which he has held since 1985. He is past president of the Southern Arizona CCIM® Chapter and served as the Political Liaison to various congressmen on behalf of the National Association of Realtors for 19 years.
Member of the Realtor’s Honor Society
Real Estate Advisor, Pima Community College, 14 years
Past Chairman, Pima County Design Review Committee, 10 years
Past Member, City of Tucson Urban Design Committee
Vice President, Board of Directors, Tucson Association of Realtors
Past member and Chairman of the Tucson Association of Realtors Professional Standards and Ethics committee
Past Chairman, Arizona Association of Realtors Professional Standards Committee
Real Estate Licensing Instructor, certified by the State of Arizona
Past member, Board of Trustees, Arizona Association of Realtors Political Action Committee
Professional Standards Procedures Instructor, for the National Association of Realtors
Erik Chapman, CCIM
Executive Vice President and Member
After attending Pima Community College and Northern Arizona University, Erik joined the United States Army in 2001 where he served our country, including a tour overseas. After receiving a retirement from the Army in 2005, Erik went to work for the Department of the Army until he decided to return home to Tucson, where he joined Chapman Management Group and took the reins of Pueblo Parking Systems, managing parking garages and open-air parking lots. Erik became the Managing Member of Pueblo Parking Systems in 2018.
Erik became Vice President of Chapman Management Group in 2019, involved in the operations and management of various commercial projects, including office, retail, industrial, as well as mixed-use office/retail buildings in downtown Tucson. Actively involved in investment brokerage, both as an agent and principal, Erik was awarded the prestigious CCIM® designation (Certified Commercial Investment Member) in 2019.
In his leisure time, Erik enjoys hiking, bicycling, skiing and Golf.
Teresa Ryberg
Property Manager
Email: tryberg@chapmanmanagementgroup.com
Phone: 520.867.8830 Direct
Teresa Ryberg joined Chapman Management Group in 2020, bringing over 20 years of commercial property management experience. In 2005, Teresa relocated to Tucson from Southern California where she managed a diverse portfolio of over 1.2 million square feet of commercial real estate, including “Class A” mid-rise office, industrial, and retail properties. Previously employed with Cushman & Wakefield|PICOR, Teresa is well-respected by her peers and has developed a commendable reputation in the community. Teresa has served on the BOMA/Greater Tucson Board of Directors and will continue to broaden her education through CCIM. Her vast experience, strong work ethic and refined tenant relation skills makes her an asset to the Chapman Management team.
In her leisure time Teresa enjoys spending time with her four children, hiking the Sonoran Desert and experimenting with new southwestern culinary techniques.
James Buchanan
Property Manager
Email: JamesB@chapmanmanagementgroup.com
James Buchanan joined Chapman Management Group in 2019. James is a 2004 University of Arizona graduate, and has lived in Tucson most of his life.
James’ experience in Sales Management and HR processes, as well as his strong work ethic has been helpful in serving his clients with Chapman Management Group in the Commercial Real Estate business.
James has a strong work ethic and brings his passion for serving client and customer needs to Chapman, and believes success is only defined by customer satisfaction. James served on the BOMA board council from 2014 thru 2018.
In his leisure time James likes to golf, spend time with family, camping and hunting.