From an early age, Kareem had a passion for development, placemaking, and commercial real estate. At the age of 18, Kareem acquired his real estate license and immediately became active in the industry. He then went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from the Fisher College of Business at the Ohio State University, where he specialized in Real Estate & Urban Analysis with a minor in Entrepreneurship. As a Project Manager, Kareem directly oversees the development of several retail developments.