In March 2026, IREI began interviewing people across 11 different property types to share their insights and outlooks on asset management in a video series titled Asset Management In Focus.
In the eighth installment of this series, Chase McWhorter, managing director, Americas, at Institutional Real Estate, Inc., interviewed Ben Mohns, partner, global head of asset management, real estate at Harrison Street. Mohns explained Harrison Street's approach to asset management, describing their role as a “CEO or quarterback” of investments, overseeing $108 billion across real estate, infrastructure and credit strategies.
The discussion covered how asset management involves monitoring performance, working with operators, implementing business plans and managing debt obligations. Mohns highlighted key trends in asset management, including increased focus on operational scale, technology integration, vertical integration strategies and the critical importance of operator stre
