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Darcy Rutzen

Monday, November 10, 2025

Darcy Rutzen is Senior Vice President of Property Management for M & J Wilkow where she leads strategic property operations and marketing across more than 100 retail, office and industrial properties nationwide. With over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate, Darcy has held leadership roles with Simor Property Group, Westfield and Prime Retail, bringing deep expertise in real estate marketing and management. Darcy is a licensed real estate broker in Illinois, and a frequent speaker on topics including management, marketing, brand positioning, and placemaking in commercial real estate.

M & J Wilkow is a national commercial real estate owner and operator dedicated to creating value for its investors. The Company’s approach to real estate emerged distinctively from an owner’s perspective and has evolved over 86 years in the real estate business. M & J Wilkow’s portfolio is comprised of more than 100 office, retail and industrial properties consisting of more than 14 million square feet. The aggregate market value of the portfolio is estimated to be in excess of $3 billion.