About
Built on the bedrock of enduring value.
Since 1981, The John Buck Company has redefined urban spaces by developing and managing properties that shape communities. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability ensures lasting value in every project, from iconic landmarks to transformative urban developments.
Since inception, JBC has made principal investments in assets comprising more than $8 billion of gross value
We made and acquired, developed, or redeveloped over 48 million square feet of office, residential, and mixed-use properties
Through it all, we’ve built an unmatched reputation for exceptional quality, returns, and experiences.
Founded in 1981, The John Buck Company enjoys an enviable reputation as a premier, vertically integrated real estate company.
But long before our remarkable track record of success began, the values that shaped the company passed from father to son on the Texas panhandle.
As a depression-era farmer, Maynard Ramsey Buck taught a simple truth: if you buy the best you can afford and maintain it well, it will provide a lifetime of value. That lesson permeates every square foot of real estate developed or managed by the John Buck Company.
The company evolved from the developer that transformed Chicago’s Wacker Drive and River North to an international development, investment, and asset management firm that produces superior returns for our fund investors and capital partners. In turn, JBC utilized its operating platform to provide world-class property management, development, and construction services that continue to deliver enduring value to clients.
Because John Buck wouldn’t have it any other way.
John A. Buck II founded The John Buck Company in 1981 and currently serves as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Buck is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the firm and its resources. Mr. Buck also leads JBC’s Board of Directors and is a member of the Firm’s Investment Committee.
Throughout his career, Mr. Buck has served the community through numerous civic boards and committees. In addition to The John Buck Company Foundation, which focuses on at-risk children and families within the Chicago metro area, Mr. Buck has served on the Metropolitan Planning Council; The Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago; The Lyric Opera; San Miguel Schools; and The Big Shoulders Fund.
Mr. Buck received a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, a JD from the University of Texas Law School, and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of Business and Finance.
