Leadership Team

At Bainbridge, our leadership is defined by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity. With over 200 years of combined principal experience, our seasoned team of professionals brings unparalleled expertise in multifamily development, asset management, construction, acquisitions, investments, and property management. Guided by a forward-thinking approach and a passion for creating vibrant communities, we strive to elevate the standard of living for residents while delivering lasting value for investors and partners. Our leaders are hands-on, accountable, and dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships that drive success. Together, we are shaping the future of multifamily living, one exceptional community at a time.

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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Managing Principal

Richard Schechter

Richard Schechter is the Founder and Chairman of The Bainbridge Companies, bringing nearly five decades of real estate development, ownership, and investment experience to the organization. He developed his first mixed-use project in 1976 and his first mid-rise apartment community in 1978, establishing a long-standing career defined by large-scale execution and strategic vision.



Since founding Bainbridge in 1997, Richard has overseen the supervision, acquisition, development, and management of more than $8 billion in multifamily rental housing, totaling over 40,000 units across multiple markets. His background includes service as Chief Operating Officer of R.M.S. Partners, a developer and operator of office and multifamily assets in Florida and Washington, D.C., and as President of Bainbridge Financial Corporation, an investment and asset management advisory firm.


In addition to his extensive experience in commercial and multifamily development, ownership, and management, Richard has deep expertise in structuring large-scale real estate financing, including REIT programs and other publicly partnered vehicles.


He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Clarkson University and a Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University College of Law.

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