John E Back, Jr.

Director

John recently joined Neyer Holdings and the Saint Francis Group in 2019, bringing to the team a unique perspective on real estate development and analysis gained through a diverse set of professional experiences over the past 15 years. An architect by training, and an experienced operator/end user and project manager for retail commercial spaces, John focuses on aligning the need for excellence in design, the utility of operations,  and the constraints of budget, all while minimizing the risks of the entitlements process that create a successful project for clients, tenants, and communities.

John’s passion for development and history in his own community and interests in the process of regulating development have caused him to be involved in several grass-roots planning efforts such as the development of the Over-the-Rhine Infill Guidelines, the formation of the Brewery District Urban Redevelopment Corportation, and the renovation of multiple vacant buildings into a small portfolio of rental properties. John also serves as a board member on the City of Cincinnati Board of Housing Appeals.