Ian Nelson Assurance Partner Office phone: Cell phone: Email: (312) 298-2326 (312) 953-9467 ian.t.nelson@us.pwc.com Ian graduated from NIU in 1993. He has been an audit professional with PricewaterhouseCoopers (initially Coopers & Lybrand), since graduating. Ian is the leader of PwC's Chicago based financial services assurance practice. He has been a partner since 2004 and serves clients in the real estate industry. He has extensive experience leading audit and advisory engagements for public and private REITs, investment advisors, and real estate investment funds. Ian is responsible for PwC's recruiting efforts at NIU and has been a guest speaker in accounting classes and campus events. He is also a member of NAREIT and the AICPA. Ian, his wife Stacy (NIU class of 1994), and their daughters Sophie and Maria live in the western suburbs of Chicago. Ian has a variety of outside interests including technology (all things Apple), hunting, diving, golf, and spending time with his family.