Leadership
Leadership
Joseph Checota
Joe Checota has been a national leader in the development of outpatient buildings for more than 40 years and has been an officer of Landmark for 30 years. Joe Checota has participated in the development of more than 250 outpatient buildings in 40 states.
Over the years, Mr. Checota has served as faculty for more than 300 medical building workshops and seminars, many of them under the sponsorship of leading universities, the American Hospital Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives. Before he began his career as a developer of outpatient buildings, Mr. Checota was the director of the U.S. Department of Commerce loan and grant program to economically depressed areas in the eastern United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Mr. Checota was chairman of the Committee for the Future of Milwaukee in 1988 and 1989 and was chairman or vice chairman of the Milwaukee Harbor Commission from 1978 to 1981, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Milwaukee Art Museum from 1983 to 1993. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.
Deeni Taylor
Deeni Taylor brings over 25 years of leadership experience in healthcare administration and real estate to his role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He is a respected leader in the healthcare real estate industry, recognized for his strategic vision, investment acumen, and ability to build lasting relationships with healthcare systems and physicians.
Before joining Landmark, Taylor served as Chief Investment Officer at Physicians Realty Trust, where he was instrumental in developing a high-quality portfolio of healthcare properties. He also held senior leadership roles at Duke Realty and Healthpeak, contributing to the growth and success of their healthcare real estate divisions. Earlier in his career, Taylor gained extensive experience in healthcare operations, serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for St. Vincent Health, an Ascension Health system, and as President of Unity Health Management Services.
Taylor’s expertise spans strategic planning, real estate development, and operations, enabling him to lead with a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare industry. His ability to anticipate market trends and deliver innovative solutions ensures that Landmark remains at the forefront of outpatient medical facilities development.
Under Taylor’s leadership, Landmark continues to build on its reputation for excellence, expanding its reach and delivering exceptional value to its clients and partners.
Michael Cleary
Michael Cleary is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Landmark Healthcare Facilities. With 17 years of tenure at Landmark and over three decades of experience in commercial real estate, Michael has cultivated a reputation as a dynamic leader and innovator in commercial real estate, with a particular focus on healthcare real estate.
In his role, Michael oversees and mentors the company’s development, leasing, asset management, property and facility management teams. Under his leadership, these teams have achieved exceptional outcomes in the development, management, and optimization of healthcare facilities nationwide.
A testament to his strategic vision, Michael has successfully led the development of healthcare projects exceeding $661 million in value. These projects have delivered cutting-edge facilities that meet the evolving needs of healthcare providers and the communities they serve, blending innovative design with sustainable operational solutions.
Michael has played a critical role in directing the property and facility management of over 6.3 million square feet of commercial and healthcare real estate, ensuring operational excellence and tenant satisfaction at every level.
Before joining Landmark Healthcare Facilities, Michael held the position of Executive Vice President at Realty Growth Corporation, a full-service commercial real estate firm. In this capacity, he directed management and brokerage services serving both public and private entities, navigating complex real estate transactions and fostering strong client relationships.
A Certified Property Manager (CPM), Michael brings a rigorous approach to every aspect of real estate operations and management. He attended Pennsylvania State University, where he majored in Mechanical Engineering, providing a technical foundation that complements his strategic and operational expertise.
Michael is passionate about cultivating talent and building high-performing teams. He takes pride in mentoring professionals across disciplines, fostering a collaborative culture that prioritizes innovation, integrity, and excellence.
Outside of work, Michael remains engaged with industry trends and innovations, regularly contributing insights and thought leadership to advance the field of healthcare real estate.
Joel LaBlonde
Joel LaBlonde has been engaged in the development of healthcare buildings for more than 14 years, and he has been an officer of Landmark for two years.
Prior to his association with Landmark, Joel served as director and then vice president of finance for Irgens Partners in Milwaukee, another national developer of outpatient buildings. During his tenure at Irgens Partners, he managed the financing and sale of more than $500 million worth of healthcare and office buildings. Earlier in his career, Mr. LaBlonde was a senior acquisition analyst for Waterton Associates in Chicago. Mr. LaBlonde received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with a double major in Finance, Investment and Banking, and Real Estate and Urban Land Economics.